CETME Model L Country Spain Type Assault rifle Manufacturer CETME Introduction 1981 Specifications Weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) Length 925 mm (36.4 in) (model L) 860 mm (33.9 in) stock extended / 665 mm (26.2 in) stock collapsed (model LC) Barrel length 400 mm (15.7 in) (model L) 320 mm (12.6 in) (model LC) Cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO Action Roller-delayed blowback Rate of fire 600-750 rounds/min Muzzle velocity 875 m/s (2,871 ft/s) (model L) 832 m/s (2,729.7 ft/s) (model LC) Effective range 200-400 m sight adjustments Feed system 12, 20, 30-round STANAG magazine Sights Font: shrouded post, rear: flip-up aperture, 440 mm (17.3 in) sight radius

The Model L is a Spanish 5.56 mm assault rifle developed in the early 1980s at the state-owned research and development institute CETME (Centro de Estudios Técnicos de Materiales Especiales) located in Madrid. The rifle incorporates many proven design elements the company had used previously in its CETME Model A, B and C battle rifles. The weapon was successfully trialled between 1981-1982 and was approved for serial production in 1985 at the Empresa Nacional Santa Bárbara plant (currently Santa Bárbara Sistemas, integrated into General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems division). The Model L replaced the 7.62 mm CETME Model C in service with the Spanish Army. It has now been replaced in Spanish service with a license-built variant of the G36E.