CAR 816

The CAR 816 also called Caracal Sultan or simply Sultan is a 5.56×45mm NATO, gas-operated, magazine-fed assault rifle that is produced by Caracal International in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The rifle is also called Sultan in memory of the Emirati Colonel Sultan Mohammed Ali al-Kitbi who was Killed in action in Saudi-led intervention in Yemen. The CAR 816 is the primary infantry assault rifle of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.

Variants
The weapon is available with three barrel lengths; a compact assault rifle with a 267 mm (10.5"), carbine with a 368 mm (14.5") barrel and assault rifle with a 406 mm (16") barrel.

The standard issue of the rifle supplied to the UAE armed forces bears an engraving honoring Colonel Sultan Mohammed Ali al-Kitbi.