[Tancred]

What are the advantages/disadvantages of the bullpup compared to a standard assault rifle configuration? (Just curious; I've used an M-16 but have never handled any other rifle.) Where do you put the bayonet?

[Lurker]

"Bullpuping" the weapon makes the overall length shorter but still allows for a full length barrel so there is no loss of velocity or accuracy.

It also makes it easier to handle in close quarters such as narrow alleys or inside an armored vehicle.

I'm not sure any provision has been made for a bayonet. I saw no mention of one on the website. Hopefully that will be corrected before they're issued generally.

Bayonets are a huge psychological weapon IMO.

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[monkapotamus]

"What are the advantages/disadvantages of the bullpup compared to a standard assault rifle configuration? (Just curious; I've used an M-16 but have never handled any other rifle.)"

One advantage would be that you are getting the accuracy of a longer barrel in a smaller package.