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'''Official names:'''
The '''MSBS Grot''' (''Modułowy System Broni Strzeleckiej'', "Module-based Firearm System"; rendered in official Polish sources as "MSBS GROT") is a Polish next-generation modular rifle system developed by [[Fabryka Broni Radom|Fabryka Broni "Łucznik" - Radom]] as a replacement for [[wz. 88 Tantal|wz. 96 Beryl]] rifles in Polish service. Consisting of a common upper receiver and handguard, the rifle can be configured with different lowers as either a traditional layout or bullpup layout. Modular parts are planned to allow both configurations to be built up as standard rifle, squad support weapon, compact carbine or marksman rifle. 53,000 examples are currently ordered by the Polish military.
* From 2007 to 2010 official name is: '''MSBS-5.56K''' and '''MSBS-5.56B'''. Photos of the prototypes are visible in the [[Talk:FB MSBS Grot|discussion tab]].
* From 2010 to 2017 official name is: '''MSBS-5.56K "Radon"''' and '''MSBS-5.56B "Radon"'''. Photos of the prototypes are visible in the [[Talk:FB MSBS Grot|discussion tab]].
* From 2017 to present official name is: '''MSBS Grot C''' and '''MSBS Grot B'''. Pictures of the current weapon visible on the main page.


The '''FB MSBS Grot''' (''Modułowy System Broni Strzeleckiej'', "Module-based Firearm System.") is a Polish next-generation modular rifle system developed by [[Fabryka Broni Radom]] as a replacement for AK-pattern rifles in Polish service. Consisting of a common upper receiver and handguard, the rifle can be configured with different lowers as either a traditional layout (MSBS-5.56K) or bullpup layout (MSBS-5.56B). Modular parts are planned to allow both configurations to be built up as standard rifle, squad support weapon, compact carbine or marksman rifle. 53,000 examples are currently ordered by the Polish military.
During initial development from 2007 to 2010, the rifle is only known under its developmental designation, '''MSBS-5.56''', suffixed with '''K''', '''B''', or '''R''' for conventional, bullpup, and "representative" (inert drill version) versions respectively. In 2010, the Polish magazine ''Strzal'', in collaboration with FB Łucznik Radom, launched a contest for an individual name to the MSBS rifle, with the winning name being '''Radon'''; "Radon" was ocassionally used by non-official sources from 2010 to 2017.


Known as '''Radon''' during development (the name being first announced in 2010), in 2017 it was announced that the rifle will officially be known as the '''Grot''' (a word used for various pointed weapons such as arrows, darts and javelins): this replaces both the old Radon name and seemingly also the MSBS name.
In 2017, the MSBS rifle was formally adopted by the Polish military, and was given the official individual name of '''Grot''' ("arrowhead", "spearhead"), named after the pseudonym of Polish general Stefan Rowecki. The Polish Ministry of Defense also created a new formal naming scheme for the Grot rifles, in the following formula:
 
The Polish Ministry of Defense has created a new naming scheme for the Grot rifles, in the following formula:
*'''Grot''' - official name of the rifle, followed by a space
*'''Grot''' - official name of the rifle, followed by a space
*'''C''', '''B''', '''R''' - standard, bullpup, or "representative" (inert drill version)
*'''C''', '''B''', '''R''' - conventional, bullpup, or "representative"
*'''10''', '''16''', '''20''' - barrel length in inches
*'''10''', '''16''', '''20''' - barrel length in inches
*'''G''', '''M''', '''PS''' - grenadier, machine gun or DMR. This letter is skipped if the weapon is configured as an assault rifle.
*'''G''', '''M''', '''PS''' - grenadier, machine gun or DMR. This letter is skipped if the weapon is configured as an assault rifle.
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* '''Manufacturer:''' [[Fabryka Broni Radom]]
* '''Manufacturer:''' [[Fabryka Broni Radom]]
* '''Type:''' Assault Rifle. (Modular Rifle)
* '''Type:''' Assault Rifle (Modular Rifle)
* '''Caliber:'''  5.56x45mm NATO
* '''Caliber:'''  5.56x45mm NATO. A 7.62x39mm conversion kit is also available.
* '''Length:'''  900mm
* '''Length:'''  900mm
* '''Barrel length:'''  406mm  
* '''Barrel length:'''  406mm  
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| ''[[World War 3]]'' || "MSBS-K" || || MSBS GROT C16 FB-A0 || 2018
| ''[[World War 3]]'' || "MSBS-K" || || MSBS GROT C16 FB-A0 || 2018
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| ''[[Caliber]]'' || Grot-C || fitted with a low power scope|| MSBS GROT C16 FB-A0 || 2019
|}
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* '''Manufacturer:''' [[Fabryka Broni Radom]]
* '''Manufacturer:''' [[Fabryka Broni Radom]]
* '''Type:''' Bullpup Assault Rifle. (Modular Rifle)
* '''Type:''' Bullpup Assault Rifle (Modular Rifle)
* '''Caliber:'''  5.56x45mm NATO
* '''Caliber:'''  5.56x45mm NATO
* '''Length:'''  675 mm
* '''Length:'''  675 mm
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| ''[[World War 3]]'' || "MSBS-B" || || MSBS GROT B16 FB-A0; stated to be chambered in .300 Blackout || 2018
| ''[[World War 3]]'' || "MSBS-B" || || MSBS GROT B16 FB-A0; stated to be chambered in .300 Blackout || 2018
|-
| ''[[Caliber]]'' || Grot-B || EOTech 552 holographic sights || MSBS GROT B16 FB-A0 || 2019
|}
|}


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=FB Grot 762N=
[[File:MSBS GROT 762.jpg|thumb|right|400px|FB Grot 762N - 7.62x51mm.)]]
At the beginning of 2023, the Polish Army signed a contract for the purchase of 250 pieces of this weapon under the official name "Grot 762N". It was selected as a replacement for the [[SVD|SWD]] rifles in the sniper role and as a complement to the [[BOR sniper rifle|BOR]] and [[Sako TRG-22]] rifles as sniper rifles in the Polish Armed Forces.
==Specifications==
(Development 2016-present)
* '''Manufacturer:''' [[Fabryka Broni Radom]]
* '''Type:''' Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle. (Modular Rifle)
* '''Caliber:'''  7.62x51mm
* '''Length:'''  ??
* '''Barrel length:'''  406mm and 508mm
* '''Weight:'''  ??
* '''Feed System:''' [[STANAG]] magazines
* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto
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==Video Games==
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=See Also=
=See Also=

Latest revision as of 12:44, 30 December 2023

The MSBS Grot (Modułowy System Broni Strzeleckiej, "Module-based Firearm System"; rendered in official Polish sources as "MSBS GROT") is a Polish next-generation modular rifle system developed by Fabryka Broni "Łucznik" - Radom as a replacement for wz. 96 Beryl rifles in Polish service. Consisting of a common upper receiver and handguard, the rifle can be configured with different lowers as either a traditional layout or bullpup layout. Modular parts are planned to allow both configurations to be built up as standard rifle, squad support weapon, compact carbine or marksman rifle. 53,000 examples are currently ordered by the Polish military.

During initial development from 2007 to 2010, the rifle is only known under its developmental designation, MSBS-5.56, suffixed with K, B, or R for conventional, bullpup, and "representative" (inert drill version) versions respectively. In 2010, the Polish magazine Strzal, in collaboration with FB Łucznik Radom, launched a contest for an individual name to the MSBS rifle, with the winning name being Radon; "Radon" was ocassionally used by non-official sources from 2010 to 2017.

In 2017, the MSBS rifle was formally adopted by the Polish military, and was given the official individual name of Grot ("arrowhead", "spearhead"), named after the pseudonym of Polish general Stefan Rowecki. The Polish Ministry of Defense also created a new formal naming scheme for the Grot rifles, in the following formula:

  • Grot - official name of the rifle, followed by a space
  • C, B, R - conventional, bullpup, or "representative"
  • 10, 16, 20 - barrel length in inches
  • G, M, PS - grenadier, machine gun or DMR. This letter is skipped if the weapon is configured as an assault rifle.
  • FB - standing for the manufacturer's name
  • -Mx - x corresponding to the series number.

For example, a Grot C16GFB-M1 would be a standard layout series 1 rifle with a 16-inch barrel and a grenade launcher.

A grenade launcher module, the GP, is also part of the system, with a standalone version called the GS.

A 7.62mm variant has also entered the prototype phase.

The FB MSBS Grot and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

FB MSBS Grot C

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FB MSBS Grot C16 FB-A0 - 5.56x45mm
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FB MSBS Grot C16 FB-A1 - 5.56x45mm
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FB MSBS Grot C16 FB-A2 - 5.56x45mm
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FB MSBS Grot C16 G FB-A0 - 5.56x45mm, with the original design of the GP grenade launcher.

Specifications

(Development 2007-2015, production 2017-present)

  • Manufacturer: Fabryka Broni Radom
  • Type: Assault Rifle (Modular Rifle)
  • Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO. A 7.62x39mm conversion kit is also available.
  • Length: 900mm
  • Barrel length: 406mm
  • Weight: 3650 g
  • Feed System: STANAG magazines
  • Fire Modes: Full-Auto, Semi-Auto

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Notes Release Date
Cross Fire MSBS-5.56 Micro red dot sight, AN/PEQ-16b laser illuminator and a Magpul AFG MSBS-5.56K Radon 2011 design mock-up; added post-release 2007
Warface FB MSBS Grot MSBS GROT C16 FB-A0; added post-release 2013
Survarium MSBS Radon MSBS-5.56K Radon (2014-2015 model) 2013
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 "Archer AR-15" with integral foregrip and more ergonomics MSBS-5.56K Radon (2014-2015 model) 2017
World War 3 "MSBS-K" MSBS GROT C16 FB-A0 2018
Caliber Grot-C fitted with a low power scope MSBS GROT C16 FB-A0 2019


FB MSBS Grot B

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FB MSBS Grot B16 FB-A0 - 5.56x45mm
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FB MSBS Grot B10 FB-A0 - 5.56x45mm
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FB MSBS Grot B16 G FB-A0 - 5.56x45mm, with the original design of the GP grenade launcher.

Specifications

(Development 2007-2015, production 2017-present)

  • Manufacturer: Fabryka Broni Radom
  • Type: Bullpup Assault Rifle (Modular Rifle)
  • Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
  • Length: 675 mm
  • Barrel length: 406 mm
  • Weight: 3750 g
  • Feed System: STANAG magazines
  • Fire Modes: Full-Auto, Semi-Auto

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Notes Release Date
Call of Duty: Ghosts MSBS with various attachments MSBS-5.56B Radon 2011 design mock-up 2013
ArmA III "Promet" with various attachments MSBS GROT B16 FB-A0, added in "Contact" expansion, 2019 2013
Warface MSBS Radon MSBS-5.56B Radon (2014-2015 model); added post-release 2013
Ironsight "MSBS 556B" tan finish MSBS-5.56B Radon (2014-2015 model) 2018
World War 3 "MSBS-B" MSBS GROT B16 FB-A0; stated to be chambered in .300 Blackout 2018
Caliber Grot-B EOTech 552 holographic sights MSBS GROT B16 FB-A0 2019


FB Grot 762N

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FB Grot 762N - 7.62x51mm.)

At the beginning of 2023, the Polish Army signed a contract for the purchase of 250 pieces of this weapon under the official name "Grot 762N". It was selected as a replacement for the SWD rifles in the sniper role and as a complement to the BOR and Sako TRG-22 rifles as sniper rifles in the Polish Armed Forces.

Specifications

(Development 2016-present)

  • Manufacturer: Fabryka Broni Radom
  • Type: Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle. (Modular Rifle)
  • Caliber: 7.62x51mm
  • Length:  ??
  • Barrel length: 406mm and 508mm
  • Weight:  ??
  • Feed System: STANAG magazines
  • Fire Modes: Semi-Auto


Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Notes Release Date
Caliber 2019

See Also

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