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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

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-[[file:Msbs-5.45 - 2014.jpg|thumb|right|400px|MSBS-5.56K Radon / Grot C16FB (2014-2015 model) - 5.56x45mm]]
+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.
-[[file:Msbs-5.45B - 2014.JPG|thumb|right|401px|MSBS-5.56B Radon / Grot B16FB (2014-2015 model) - 5.56x45mm]]
-[[file:MSBS-5,56.jpg|thumb|right|401px|MSBS-5.56B Radon 2011 design mock-up - 5.56x45mm]]
-The '''MSBS-5.56''' (''Modułowy System Broni Strzeleckiej kalibru 5,56mm'', "Module-based Firearm System 5.56mm Calibre") 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. While during development it was known as the '''Radon''', a name first announced in 2010, in 2017 it was announced 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.
+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.
-The Polish Ministry of Defense created a new naming scheme after ordering 53,000 rifles. The name of each rifle will be in the formula Grot (C, B or R for standard, bullpup and "representative" (inert drill) layout)(10, 16 or 20 for barrel length in inches)(nothing, G, M or PS for assault rifle, grenadier, machine gun or DMR)FB-M(series number). FB here stands for the manufacturer's name and M is a model number. So, for example, a Grot C16GFB-M1 would be a standard layout series 1 rifle with a 16-inch barrel and a grenade launcher.
+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.
-A grenade launcher module, the [[GPBO-40 grenade launcher]], is also part of the system, with a standalone version called GSBO-40.
+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 [[FB GP|GP]], is also part of the system, with a standalone version called the GS.
 A 7.62mm variant has also entered the prototype phase.
+{{Gun Title}}
 __TOC__
+=FB MSBS Grot C=
+[[File:MSBS GROT C16 FB-A0.jpg|thumb|right|400px|FB MSBS Grot C16 FB-A0 - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:MSBS GROT C16 FB-A1.jpg|thumb|right|400px|FB MSBS Grot C16 FB-A1 - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:MSBS GROT C16 FB-A2.jpg|thumb|right|400px|FB MSBS Grot C16 FB-A2 - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:MSBS GROT C16 G-A1.jpg|thumb|right|400px|FB MSBS Grot C16 G FB-A0 - 5.56x45mm, with the original design of the GP grenade launcher.]]
 ==Specifications==
@@ Line 17: / Line 30: @@
 * '''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==
+{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" border="1" style="border: 1px solid #D0E7FF; background-color:#ffffff; text-align:left; font-size: 95%"
+|-bgcolor=#D0E7FF
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Game Title'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="150"|'''Appears as'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Mods'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Notes'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Release Date'''
+|-
+| ''[[Cross Fire (2007 VG)|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
+|}
-* '''Type:''' Modular Rifle: common upper receiver with conventional and bullpup lowers: both have assault rifle, compact carbine, light support weapon, and designated marksman rifle configurations
+{{Clear}}
-* '''Caliber:'''  5.56x45mm NATO
+=FB MSBS Grot B=
+[[File:MSBS-B-2016.jpg|thumb|right|400px|FB MSBS Grot B16 FB-A0 - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:MSBS GROT B10 FB-A0.jpg|thumb|right|400px|FB MSBS Grot B10 FB-A0 - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:Grot-gp.jpg|thumb|right|400px|FB MSBS Grot B16 G FB-A0 - 5.56x45mm, with the original design of the GP grenade launcher.]]
-* '''Length:'''  {{convert|mm|980}} Standard, {{convert|mm|720}} Bullpup
+==Specifications==
+(Development 2007-2015, production 2017-present)
-* '''Barrel length:'''  {{convert|in|10}},{{convert|in|16}}, {{convert|in|20}}
+* '''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
-* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto / 3-Round Burst / Full-Auto
------
-{{Gun Title}}
 ==Video Games==
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 !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Game Title'''
 !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="150"|'''Appears as'''
-!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Mod'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Mods'''
 !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Notes'''
 !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Release Date'''
 |-
-|''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]||MSBS||with various attachments||B model, based on 3D printed design mock-up ||2013
+| ''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]'' || MSBS || with various attachments || MSBS-5.56B Radon 2011 design mock-up || 2013
 |-
-|''[[ArmA III]]''||Promet ||with various attachments||B model, added in "Contact" expansion, 2019|| 2013
+| ''[[ArmA III]]'' || "Promet" || with various attachments || MSBS GROT B16 FB-A0, added in "Contact" expansion, 2019 || 2013
 |-
-|''[[Survarium]]||MSBS Radon||||K model||2015
+| ''[[Warface]]'' || MSBS Radon || || MSBS-5.56B Radon (2014-2015 model); added post-release || 2013
 |-
-|''[[Cross Fire]]||MSBS||||K model||2016
+| ''[[Ironsight]]'' || "MSBS 556B" || tan finish || MSBS-5.56B Radon (2014-2015 model) || 2018
 |-
-|''[[Warface]]||"MS RADEK"||||B model||2016
+| ''[[World War 3]]'' || "MSBS-B" || || MSBS GROT B16 FB-A0; stated to be chambered in .300 Blackout || 2018
 |-
-|''[[Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3]]''||"Archer AR-15"||with integral foregrip and more ergonomics|| K model || 2017
+| ''[[Caliber]]'' || Grot-B || EOTech 552 holographic sights || MSBS GROT B16 FB-A0 || 2019
-|-
+|}
-| ''[[Ironsight]]'' || MSBS556B || tan finish|| B model || 2018
+{{Clear}}
+=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
+{{clear}}
+==Video Games==
+{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" border="1" style="border: 1px solid #D0E7FF; background-color:#ffffff; text-align:left; font-size: 95%"
+|-bgcolor=#D0E7FF
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Game Title'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="150"|'''Appears as'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Mods'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Notes'''
+!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Release Date'''
 |-
-|''[[World War 3]]'' || MSBS <br> MSBS-B || ||K and B model <br> Game states that the B model is chambered in .300 Blackout|| 2018
+| ''[[Caliber]]'' || || || || 2019
 |}
+=See Also=
+*[[Fabryka Broni Radom]] - A list of all firearms manufactured by Fabryka Broni Radom.
 [[Category:Gun]]

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