Layarteb
11-12-2004, 20:19
The Imperial Layartebian Military today announced that after significant trials, the M31 Heavy Machine Gun is ready for service. Meant to replace the M2 Browning on newer vehicles, the M31 will not mean a total phase out of the M2. Newer vehicles, from the M2008 upwards will be armed with the M31. The advanced dual-feed system allows for a quicker cyclic rate and for the ability to maintain two boxes in the event of a snag or jam. The machine gun serves a dual anti-air and anti-personnel/vehicle purpose. This item is not for sale.
M31 Heavy Machine Gun
http://www.theforsakenoutlaw.com/Graphics/Nation-States/Export/M31.jpg
Caliber: 15.5 x 115mm
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt with dual feed
Fire Mode: Semi-auto, 5-round burst, or automatic
Overall Length: 84.65"
Barrel Length: 59.05"
Weight: 140 lb. [weapon]; 35 lb. [tripod]
Mount: Vehicle, tripod
Magazine: 250-round box per side
Rate of Fire: 600 rounds per minute
Effective Range: 1,800 meters [effective air]; 2,400 meters [effective ground]; 3,000 meters [maximum]
Effective Altitude: 6,000 ft.
Muzzle Velocity: 3,500 fps
Armor Penetration: 10mm of steel at 1,800 meters
Chamber Pressure: N/A
Equippment Availabilities: None
Cost: $24,575
Service Life: 15,000 rounds [barrel]; 200,000 rounds [mechanism]
M31 Heavy Machine Gun
http://www.theforsakenoutlaw.com/Graphics/Nation-States/Export/M31.jpg
Caliber: 15.5 x 115mm
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt with dual feed
Fire Mode: Semi-auto, 5-round burst, or automatic
Overall Length: 84.65"
Barrel Length: 59.05"
Weight: 140 lb. [weapon]; 35 lb. [tripod]
Mount: Vehicle, tripod
Magazine: 250-round box per side
Rate of Fire: 600 rounds per minute
Effective Range: 1,800 meters [effective air]; 2,400 meters [effective ground]; 3,000 meters [maximum]
Effective Altitude: 6,000 ft.
Muzzle Velocity: 3,500 fps
Armor Penetration: 10mm of steel at 1,800 meters
Chamber Pressure: N/A
Equippment Availabilities: None
Cost: $24,575
Service Life: 15,000 rounds [barrel]; 200,000 rounds [mechanism]