| Vulcan V18 | |
| Origin: |  United States |
| Type: | Semi-automatic Rifle |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Manufacturer: | Vulcan Group Inc. |
| Unit Cost: | $889 |
| Production Date: | 1991-Present |
| Weight: | 6.8lb empty, w/ magazine |
| Length: | 39inches |
| Part Length: | 20inches |
| Cartridge: | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action: | Short-stroke piston, rotating bolt |
| Feed: | all NATO STANAG 4179-compliant magazines |
The Vulcan V18 is a semi-automatic rifle based on the ArmaLite AR-180, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. It was built using a modified carbon fiber AR-15 lower receiver coupled with a modified AR-180 upper receiver formed from heat treated SAE 4130 steel. Standard features of the rifle include an A2-style flash hider, 20” chrome lined barrel with a 1-7” twist, FAL-style hand guard, and polymer side-folding stock. Additionally, it utilizes STANAG magazines.[1]