| CS/LR17 | |
| Origin: | China |
| Is Ranged: | Yes |
| Manufacturer: | Norinco |
| Production Date: | 2016–present |
| Variants: | See Variants |
| Action: | gas-operated |
| Feed: | box magazine |
The CS/LR17/CS/LR18 Modular Automatic Rifle is a "new generation" family of modular rifles developed by NORINCO with marketing to be done by Jianshe Industry Group.[1]
The system was first publicly shown in November 2016 with the 5.56×45mm and 7.62×51mm versions (NAR-556 and 751) first shown.[2] The CS/LR17 series is meant to be marketed to the export market.[3] Their main competitors consist of the AK-12, Galil ACE, HK416/417 and FN SCAR series.[1]
A heavily redesigned variant was shown at the 2018 Zhuhai Airshow.[4]
Development of the CS/LR17/LR18 system first started back in 2014, basing their design on the FN SCAR series.[2] An unnamed UBGL is in development to complement it.[2]
The system consists of three calibers: 5.56×45mm, 7.62×39mm and 7.62×51mm.[5]