NationStates Jolt Archive


New assault rifle

21-10-2003, 00:22
Our weapon design team at Ziphen Inc. have been working on a new infantry assault rifle to replace our FA MAS's. We hope it will give us the edge over our enemies infantry that we need so badly. Here are the fruits of our long hard labors.
LIR-1 Assault Rifle
Caliber: 7.62mm.
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: 30 in
Barrel length: 20 in
Weight: 7 lb
Rate of fire: 900 rpm
Magazine capacity: 40 rounds
Maximum effective range: 2000 ft.
Special: detachable scope, silencer capable
Price: 1000 USD per 1
http://world.guns.ru/assault/xm8draw.jpg

please post your ideas and thoughts on this rifle.
Nianacio
21-10-2003, 00:32
1) I OOCly recognize that picture!
2) I prefer 7mm to 5.56mm.
3) It would be better if it was a bullpup.
4) Putting sights up on a carrying handle makes you expose more of your body when you aim over something.
5) If it had a silencer, your soldiers would be less likely to go deaf during a battle.

Other than that, I don't see anything wrong with it. Actually, there's nothing wrong with 1...
21-10-2003, 02:00
1) I OOCly recognize that picture!
2) I prefer 7mm to 5.56mm.
3) It would be better if it was a bullpup.
4) Putting sights up on a carrying handle makes you expose more of your body when you aim over something.
5) If it had a silencer, your soldiers would be less likely to go deaf during a battle.

Other than that, I don't see anything wrong with it. Actually, there's nothing wrong with 1...

2. I guess we could change that because its not out yet
3. can't and won't help that
4. detachable scope depending what you want to use it for
5. we can put a silencer on it
21-10-2003, 02:24
Hmmm... Our region has been thinking about joint increases in military activity. I shall report this to the others. Interested in selling? the DRL's economy sucks, but there are several good economies in our tightly-knit region (OOC: we all go to the same school and are playing as a team), and even we are planning on liberalizations. I'm sure there is enough money somewhere to finance such purchses if you want a deal.
21-10-2003, 14:03
yes, once we have finished developing it it will be avalable on the market.
21-10-2003, 17:27
When you finish it, we would like to equip our police force and minimal standing armies with them. The design is magnifique, but can you enlarge le magasine? And for Martial usage, can a design be made available with longer barrel for more accuracy and distance? We thank you for your ingenuity and consideration. Merci!
22-10-2003, 03:07
When you finish it, we would like to equip our police force and minimal standing armies with them. The design is magnifique, but can you enlarge le magasine? And for Martial usage, can a design be made available with longer barrel for more accuracy and distance? We thank you for your ingenuity and consideration. Merci!

we were able to enlarge the magazine by ten rounds and were able to enlarge the barrel, but only by a small amount.
Soviet Haaregrad
22-10-2003, 03:26
I would offer it in a variety of calibres. Some common assault rifle calibres are:

5.45mm
5.65mm/.223
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7.62mm/.303