Classic Army airsoft guns

Classic Army (Yick Fung International) is a manufacturer of airsoft replicas. The headquarters for this A.E.G. manufacturer is in Hong Kong. They produce automatic electric guns or AEGs. Although they very closely resemble real firearms, these replicas fire 6mm plastic BBs at safe velocities. Within the airsoft community, Classic Army is often abbreviated as simply "CA."

Compared with other airsoft manufacturers, Classic Army AEG's are characterised by their many metal parts or, "Full Metal" meaning that each part that is metal on the real firearm is reproduced in metal on the replica, although it should be noted that it is not the same as the metal parts of a real firearm and will not enable use or operation as a real firearm. These metal components usually include the frame and body, spring-guides, bushings and firing mechanism (also called a "mechbox"). Replicas also feature pre-upgraded internals and polycarbonate pistons.

As with most AEGs, Classic Army replicas use rechargeable batteries (either NiMH or NiCd ). In an un-modified condition they can be expected to fire 0.2 g BBs at approximately 280-315 feet per second (FPS).

Due to the mass quantities of metal parts (aluminum diecasting) and the pre-upgrades Classic Army replicas can cost around 300 dollars for an entry level A.E.G.

Classic Army has positioned itself as the primary competitor to Tokyo Marui in the airsoft gun market. Classic Army's appeal comes from its common use of full metal bodies on stock guns, 7 mm metal bushings, metal gears, and including high-capacity magazines with its products. However other companies have been catching with full metal bodies and high stock FPS as well. Classic Army is arguably one of the best AEG manufacturers on the market for the price today.

Classic Army is the only airsoft gun company that is allowed to use the ArmaLite trademark on its guns increasing realism, appeal, and price. Due to the high price of the rights to the trademark, Classic Army will soon be reducing its number of the ArmaLite series to 10 guns.