Cybergun FN Herstal SCAR®-SC Compact AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU

If you love SCARs but need a specialised CQB tool, the Cybergun FN Herstal SCAR®-SC Compact AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU should be in your sights! A full metal build licensed by FN Herstal, this SCAR brings some serious heat under the hood with pre-upgraded CYMA Platinum internals!

The SCAR®-SC is intended for use in close quarters and as a PDW and is considerably smaller and easier to wield than the original, which was a bit of a chonky boi. The -SC sees the SCAR shrunk down into a CQB-optimised package, and while this AEG still has some heft due to its full metal construction, it is now short enough to cut corners and contend with ultra-compact M4s, SMG-5s and AR-9s, which are dominating CQB sites currently. If you like a hefty, realistic rifle that is short enough to handle in the cramped confines of a tight CQB site, the SCAR®-SC will do the trick!

Starting at the tip of the 7.5-inch alloy outer barre,l we can find a lovely steel three-prong flash hider, matching the real steel muzzle device on the real SCAR®-SC perfectly. This muzzle device looks fantastic on the SCAR®-SC, but if you have other plans, you can mount any 14mm CCW male thread-compatible tracer, suppressor or muzzle device for an alternative look. The real SCAR®-SC is available in .300 Blackout, the famously gucci suppressed calibre. If you ask us, that's a great excuse to whack a suppressor on this bad boy!

Following on from the flash hider, we come to the upper receiver and the detailed mock gas adjuster. The gas adjuster is located at the front of the receiver, just above the barrel, and matches the real SCAR®-SC perfectly. The receiver is monolithic, being machined from an aluminium billet using CNC technology, just like a real SCAR receiver. The receiver profile is the same as the standard scar but is cut short at the front, keeping the SCAR's good looks in this new, compact format.

The receiver itself is kitted out with rails in all the spots you will need them, with two polymer 20mm Picatinny side rails, one on either side, a longer alloy bottom rail, and the top rail, which runs all the way back to the rear of the rifle. Despite its short overall length, the SCAR®-SC has plenty of rail real estate, with a full 35cm of uninterrupted 20mm Picatinny rail along the top; perfect for longer optical sight setups, or full special forces style red dot magnifier combos, with room left over for PEQ box should it suit the mission.

Just above the side rails, we come to our first sling point, which is present on either side and ideal for “hook” type slings. When paired with any of the rear sling points, these can be used to set up a two-point sling on either side of the rifle, which is one of the things that makes the SCAR platform perfect for left-handed shooters.

Aft of the sling point on the left side, you will find the charging handle, a downward-bent design intended to provide more clearance when you have an optic mounted to the upper rail. This is all part of the design of the SCAR®-SC, and the charging handle was made this way to allow for faster access and keep it out of the way of optical sights mounted on the top rail. It may appear that something went wrong at the factory, but the steel construction of the charging handle ensures that it won’t bend or break during normal use.

Pulling the charging handle rearwards will retract the mock bolt, providing access to the gear-adjustable HOP-up unit, which will present itself in the ejection port on the right side of the rifle. You can also lock the mock bolt back using the lower portion of the "ping pong paddle" bolt catch on the left side of the receiver, releasing it using the upper portion. The HOP-up unit of the SCAR®-SC is a proprietary design, but fortunately, it is compatible with aftermarket AEG inner barrels and HOP-up rubbers for those who like to upgrade.

The SCAR®-SC lower receiver is designed to be familiar to M4/AR-15 users but was not hamstrung by the need to match AR controls perfectly, and as such, FN has made some slight improvements, which make SCARs of any stripe a joy to handle. The magazine release is now ambidextrous and has a far bigger button with dot texturing, which is easy to access in any weather conditions, and protected from accidental mag drops by moulded in protrusions in the lower receiver itself.

The fire selector is positioned just above the pistol grip, just like an M4/AR-15, but it is now present on either side and is a redesigned selector with a wide paddle section and a super short 45-degree throw between fire modes. Having such a short throw between modes means the SCAR is a very fast rifle to manipulate and requires far less movement to switch from safe to semi, or semi to full auto. Being ambidextrous means even lefties can handle the SCAR intuitively and instinctively, and the more prominent selector design makes for easy actuation even when wearing gloves.

The SCAR®-SC pistol grip is patterned after the real steel M16A1 grip, which is the same grip provided on the real FN Herstal SCAR®-SC. Many people prefer an A1 grip to the A2/M4A1 grip as it lacks the finger ridge, making it more comfortable for a wider variety of hand types. 

Both prominently displayed and discreetly hidden around the SCAR®-SC, we have accurate FN Herstal trademarks which match the real thing perfectly. The left side of the receiver features a laser-etched FNH roundel logo, and at the rear left, we can see the manufacturer and calibre markings, reading "FN HERSTAL BELGIUM" with "FN SCAR-SC MULTI-CALIBER" just below.

As we arrive at the rear of the SCAR®-SC, we come to the stock setup, which is unique, to say the least! Machined as a part of the stock base, we have a pair of sling points on the right side and a single sling point on the left. The lower of the two points is ideal for those who prefer a single-point bungee sling, and the other points can be paired with either of the front sling points to allow for a two-point sling. The stock is a PDW-style sliding stock, similar to the MP5 sliding stock and has a super-grippy rubberised butt plate with an FNH logo roundel moulded in. The stock bars are constructed from alloy, and the cheekpiece is the same high-density polymer as the lower receiver, giving you a considerably more comfortable cheek weld than an MP5 stock.

Similar to an MP5, the stock can be extended by pushing the gunmetal grey lever from the right to the left, which is easily done with the thumb from a firing grip, thanks to the lever's surface checkering. The stock offers 3 positions of adjustment, allowing you to adjust the stock to suit your environment, using it fully extended when there is space and collapsing it down for exchanging fire at kissing distance. The stock's butt plate is very small compared to most, but it is super grippy thanks to its deep gripping texture.

The battery compartment is inside the receiver, accessible with the stock removed. To do this, extend the stock and hold the button above the adjustment lever down. With the button held, slide the entire stock assembly off downwards. Inside, you'll find a Deans connector to which you mount your choice of battery. We recommend an 11.1V 800mAh LiPo battery in Stick configuration. Please note, the charging handle cannot be pulled back when a battery is installed. 

The highlight of this state-of-the-art SCAR is its Kestrel Basic ETU/MOSFET, offering 6 levels of adjustable pre-cocking, options for 3-round burst and binary trigger, along with low battery warning, cycle completion, active braking and low/high voltage cutoff. This means you can crank up the trigger response for super-fast double taps or run this SCAR with SAFE-SEMI-3RND BURST fire controls. Also inside is a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel and alloy gear HOP-up unit, giving you superb accuracy potential and the latest HOP-up design for M4/AR-15 platforms.

If you like a meaty, modern PDW platform kitted out on the inside with pre-upgrades, the Cybergun FN Herstal SCAR®-SC Compact AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU is exactly that. A far better shooter in terms of performance than other SCARs out there, this is the skirmish-focused SCAR fan's dream come true!

Features

• Full Metal construction
• 14mm CCW male threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready
• Steel Four-prong SCAR-SC flash hider - A perfect match for the real deal
• Durable alloy outer barrel - Realistically hefty front end, great for authenticity
• Gear-adjustable HOP unit - Accessible with the bolt locked back
• Left/right swappable charging handle - Down-turned design like the real SCAR-SC
• Textured "A1" pistol grip - Comfortable for most hand sizes
• Functional mock bolt release - Let the bolt drop with a satisfying "clank"
• Ambidextrous magazine release - Drop the mag from the left or right side
• Flip-up aperture iron sights - Adjustable for windage and elevation
• 20mm Picatinny railed handguard - Rails at 3, 6, & 9 o'clock, ready for grips, flashlights & lasers
• 20mm Picatinny railed monolithic upper receiver - Ready for a red dot sight or scope, loads of room!
• SCAR-SC PDW Stock - Compact sliding stock design with rubber butt plate & cheek rest
• Rear wired: Deans battery connector - Requires an 11.1V 800mAh LiPo in stick config (20C discharge rate maximum)
• Kestrel Basic MOSFET functions:
  • Low/high voltage cutoff
  • Low battery warning
  • Binary Trigger
  • 3-Round burst
  • Adjustable pre-cocking
• Kestrel Basic MOSFET/ETU programming instructions are available here
• Compatible with standard M4/AR-15 AEG magazines - Spares are cheap and always available!
• OEM: CYMA Platinum

Package Includes

• Cybergun FN Herstal SCAR®-SC Compact AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU
• 300rnd Hi-Cap Magazine

Special Instructions

The Cybergun FN Herstal SCAR®-SC Compact AEG; Kestrel Basic ETU requires an 11.1V LiPo battery with a discharge rate of 20C or below. If you use a higher discharge rate, this will cause the AEG to overcycle.

The charging handle of the SCAR®-SC cannot be pulled while a battery is installed. Pulling the handle with a battery inside risks damaging the battery. Any damage which occurs due to this is considered "user error" and is not covered by your usual warranty.