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SR-90A1 Next Generation Assault Rifle System

Soviet Bloc
17-01-2005, 07:58
SR-90A1 Next Generation Assault Rifle




The SR-90A1 represents the next leap in Soviet Bloc assault rifle design, it incorporates many new technologies which will enhance the Soviet Bloc soldier of the future. Being designed the replace the venerable RSR-51 dual-fire weapon, the SR-90A1 makes up for the RSR-51's shortcomings, while building on its strengths. The RSR-51 was a best of a weapon, heavy and large; the SR-90A1 is not. She's shorter, more compact, and made of lighter materials. Instead of the heavier 7.62x51mm round used in the RSR-51, the SR-90A1 will use a 6.5x'06 round, which is basically the mating of a 7.62x54mm shell and a 6.5mm bullet, meaning, there's more powder behind this thing than the 7.62x51 used as the RSR-51's primary round, but the round will be smaller, provide a flatter trajectory, more velocity, and ultimately, more killing power. Instead of the RSR-51's 5.56x31mm (.221 Fireball) secondary round, the SR-90A1 will employ the .45ACP.


The RSR-51 was the battle rifle and short range firefight rifle combined into one... The SR-90A1 is its next generation, evolving to use a more capable and specialized round to cover everything from short range firefights to long range sharpshooting. Instead of a secondary round devoted to solely close-range combat, the SR-90A1 has the .45ACP, a submachine gun round, designed for short range conflict in an urban environment. To save space, the .45ACP secondary system is fed by a helical magazine which can hold 40 rounds of ammunition. This magazine serves as the forward grip and is located ahead of the trigger assembly. The primary round is fed through the port behind the trigger assembly and is fed through a 30 round magazine (although it accepts 20, 40, and a drum adaptor kit).


But it doesn't stop there, the SR-90A1 also carries a few new pieces of technology which make it a lethal killing machine.





[b]Primary System


The assault rifle's primary system is that of the 6.5mm. The 6.5mm round (140 grain) was chosen for its weight, its superior performance, and its capability. Couple this with the massive shell (7.62x54mm shell shouldered out and necked down to accept the 6.5mm), and you have a shell that can fly far, fly fast, and fly flat. This thing will rip apart its opponent at most any range, and it will do it fiercely and without remorse. You hit an enemy with this and they will go down.


The primary system is fired electronically. When the trigger is pulled (and the system is locked into 'Primary Only'), the trigger causes two conduits to touch, completing a circuit which leads to an electrical charge which contacts the shell's primer and fires, igniting the powder and so forth. The system works efficiently and allows for the soldier to actually fire both systems at once (one via electrical the other via mechanical linkage).


The barrel is free floating, which offers more accuracy.


The primary system is fed through a bull-pup type configuration (with magazine behind the trigger assembly). It accepts twenty, thirty, forty, and drum-type magazines. The standard magazine is a thirty round magazine. To replace or remove the magazine, the magazine ejection button is depressed and the magazine is simply slid out.





Secondary System


Being a tried and true submachine gun round, the .45ACP was chosen for several reasons: 1) Every ARSB soldier has a .45ACP side arm [available ammunition] 2) Superior close range lethality 3) Superior close range ballistics. Over-all it was the perfect choice for the weapon.

The secondary system is fired mechanically, when the trigger is pulled, a series of events leads to the throwing forward of the pin, which sets off the primer, igniting the powder and sending the bullet on its merry way. However, this is not just any mechanical linkage, it can be detached. When the firing system is switched from 'Secondary Only' or 'Dual Fire' and into 'Primary Only', the mechanical linkage actually disconnects, and a contact strip moves into place, in order to allow the primary system to fire. When the system is in 'Dual Fire' mode, both systems can fire, one using mechanical linkage, the other using electric.

The secondary system is fed through a forward helical magazine (PP-19 Bizon-like) which can hold up to forty rounds and serves as the forward hand guard. To remove the magazine, the operators thumb depresses the eject button and he pulls the magazine forward, sliding it out.






Systems and Sighting


The SR-90A1 maintains a standard red dot sight which can be both manually and automatically leveled or adjusted. The red dot sight maintains twelve different settings for the size and intensity of the red dot as well as four types of 'cross hairs' [simple dot, circle and dot, diamond, cross-hairs] and can combine any of them. The SR-90A1 also incorporates a set of iron sights in the event of a red dot sight malfunction. The iron sights are universal and offer considerable accuracy for both systems.


Coupled into the red dot sight is the 'Information Display Sytem', which is a small projection system which displays data gathered from sensors inside the weapon. A laser rangefinder is included in the weapon (in between the barrels) and uses a laser frequency on the invisible spectrum, however, it can be viewed through the red-dot sight. This allows the soldier to view range to the target with the rifle and it automatically feeds that data into a computer located inside the rifle which then adjusts the red dot (or other cross-hair type) to where the soldier should aim to hit the target at the range tested. This same system gathers meteorological data such as humidity, wind-speed, and other environmental factors to compute into this as well, however, this system can be disengaged as its sometimes misleading (such as when inside a bunker, etc.).


The IDS also displays the amount of ammunition used or left.


However, the rifle was designed to be used with an infantry combat system, the VEPR NGCS, so it incorporates systems to allow for the attachment of camera, thermal imaging, nightvision, and other imaging sensors as well as other computer systems. A common rail system allows for items such as LED flashlights, vertical hand grips, underbarrel-grenade launchers or shotguns, and numerous other pieces of equipment. The rifle's computer system also maintains an uplink system for transferring data to the infantry combat system (range finder, weather conditions, etc.).



The weapon, with its advanced electronics, is also soldier-proof, with easy to use controls that take minimal time to learn. It can also stand the rigors of combat, its batteries last for nearly seven weeks without a charge (assuming non consistent firing, ideal conditons; it can also be directly linked into the VEPR system to use its power), can withstand temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to 139 degrees, and can operate in snowy, rainy, foggy, dusty, or smoky conditions with no effect on unit effectiveness. Its also fairly easy to maintain with an included maintenance booklet and tool kit inside the rear stock. It's also comfortable to the soldier as it weighs fairly light with its polymer and lightweight materials construction and has ergonomically-designed forward grips and a thumbhole-type stock. The weapon is also ambidextrous (in stock design). To change the 6.5mmx'06 firing mode to a left-hand operator, a small plate is flipped within its receiver and the casing ejector plate(normally on the right hand side) is flipped down over the ejector hole while a similar plate on the left side is opened, otherwise, the 6.5mmx'06 shells would hit the operator's face. This does not need to be done to the .45ACP system.






Caliber-
Primary (field caliber)- 6.5mmx'06 (140 grain bullet)
Secondary (CQ/Urban caliber)- .45ACP

Magazine Capacities-
Primary- 30 round (widely used), can also accept 40,20,10, and drum-type magazines
Secondary (Helical)- 40 round

Length (overall)-
26 inches [Including Silencer on .45ACP system]

Weight-
7.2lbs- Base
13.7lb- With all add-ons

Barrel lengths-
Primary- 21 inches
Secondary- 9 inches


Ranges
Primary- Effective out to 1000 yards
Secondary- Effective to 100 yards

Muzzle Velocity
Primary- 3000 fps
Secondary- 1000 fps



Firing Modes
Primary- Semi-automatic; three-round burst; fully automatic
Secondary- Three-round brust; fully automatic
Dual-Fire (Both Fire at Once)- Three-round burst; fully automatic

Rifling
(Both) 6X polygonal, right hand twist, 1 turn in 10 inches


Other features

Chrome-Molybdenum lined barrel for ease of cleaning
Threading for attachment of silencer
No modification needed for ambidextrous operation
No modification needed to fire barrel-fired grenades



Cost
$2300


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/Chlevenkov/234234234.jpg

- Pictured with red dot sight and with silencer on the submachine gun portion of the weapon.





OOC- Comments? Criticism? I needed something to replace the RSR-51XA and this is it... If anyone with the VEPR systems who received the RSR-51XA with it and would like to transfer over to the SR-90A1, just say so and it shall be done (for a fee of course).
The Shadow Phoenixs
17-01-2005, 08:19
Well i like it you should post your store front in my store. You would get money out of it and its a nice rifle at it. Gamorrah Mall (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7962919#post7962919) There are already various people setting up stores in it.
Vestern States
17-01-2005, 17:53
Vestern States Defence Material Administration is interessted in buying a batch of 2000 units plus license production rigths.
However, Vestern States is using two ammo sozes, a third is not wanted, therefor, we are intressted in having the 6.5mm changed into 5.56mm.
We also want to modify it to endure winter conditions i northern Vesterns States
Soviet Bloc
17-01-2005, 19:01
Vestern States, we will be able to convert the primary action of the assault rifle into a 5.56, however, the cost will be raised to $2700 per rifle due to machining a new receiver, a new primary barrel, and the linkage necessary.

For 2000 rifles, the price would be $5.4 Million USD. For limited production rights, the cost is $70 million USD. So, total price would be $75.4 Million USD.

As for modifications to make them 'winter-proof', they already are, except to extreme temperatures and extremely humid environments. However, all electronics are encased in durable plastic which cannot warp and are non-permeable, so the threat of humidity-induced malfunction to the electronic systems is nil.

In your version of the SR-90A1, all the portions of the weapon requiring oil to operate will be modified to accept a synthetic oil which will not thicken until extremely cold temperatures are reached.

Otherwise, we can only preach that your soldiers maintain their weapons with the utmost care, especially in harsh conditions such as those.
Teh ninjas
17-01-2005, 19:26
+tag+

excellent looking rifle. The 6.5mm is an excellent choice, close to .270 Win. I'll buy in bulk later.
Shenyang
17-01-2005, 19:32
Excelent rifle. Shenyang Military High Command would be interested in purchasing 10,000 of these rifles.
$23,000,000 will be wired upon confirmation
Hogsweat
17-01-2005, 19:39
Nice stuff. Question about the calibre? Why did you choose it? I'd like to adopt this after my war..You never cease to amaze. The picture? Where's it from?
Anarresa
17-01-2005, 19:49
OOC: Excellent job, this is one of the best rifles i've seen in a long time.

Anarresa would like to procure production rights so we can produce the model to match with our 6.65 round
Teh ninjas
17-01-2005, 20:00
I have a question actually. Why'd you choose the .45 APC, over a .40 S&W? The .40 has the hitting power of the .45 and the accuracy of a 9mm.
The Cottonmouth
17-01-2005, 20:01
Would you like me to sell it in my storefront? I have a section just for original gun designs. Check the link in my signature below.
Doomingsland
17-01-2005, 20:04
Official Imperial Communique

We would like to inquire to the price of production rights and if it would be possible to redesignate the weapon for our own use.
Soviet Bloc
17-01-2005, 23:47
Shenyang, order confirmed. The order will take about two years to fill. Thank you for the order, enjoy the weapons...


Hogsweat, I chose the 6.5mm caliber due the fact that its a nice compromise between an 'assault rifle' round (5.56x45 and 7.62x39) and the 'battle rifle' round (7.62x51, 7x62x54, 8mm Mauser, 7mm Mauser, etc.). The round itself offers incredible ballistics (we use a 140 grain round), it flies flat, hits where its aimed, and kills what it hits. Its also lighter than our previous cartridge (7.62x51mm [.308 Win.]) yet offers similar performance and even better performance at the closer ranges likely to be expected in this age of combat.

As for the picture, I found it somewhere, not sure, but I heavily edited it on MS Paint.


Anaressa, we will sell you production rights for $70 Million USD. Upon arrival of payment, everything required shall be sent. Thank you and I hope you enjoy the rifle.



Teh ninjas, the reason I chose the .45ACP is mainly due to availability, as all of our sidearms are .45ACP. With the 6.5mm round, we needed something new and I had decided to go with an all new assault rifle round. However, with the .45ACP, that system is likely only to be used in close-range scenarios, i.e. room clearing, urban warfare, etc. So, at close range, you want the power to knock an opponent down. With forty rounds at your disposal and with ranges most likely in only the meters, the .45ACP's accuracy can suffice.



Cottonmouth, I'll think about it.



And finally, Doomingsland, yes, you will receive the production rights for the assault rifle for $70 Million USD and you may designate it whatever you like. Thank you for the order, enjoy em'.
Doomingsland
17-01-2005, 23:53
Official Response

Funds have been wired.
Roach-Busters
17-01-2005, 23:56
We wish to acquire 10,000,000 of these rifles for a total sum of $23,000,000,000. Money will be wired upon confirmation of this order. Thanks.
Soviet Bloc
18-01-2005, 00:07
Roach Busters, confirmed. Your order will likely be completed within five to six years. Thank you for the order, enjoy the weapons.
The Cottonmouth
18-01-2005, 00:28
Soviet, they only money I would take out of the sales would be the money it costs to produce them. The rest would go to you. What do you say?
Tyrandis
18-01-2005, 00:39
OOC: Looks pretty nice there, but I do have a minor quibble with the effective range... 1000m? The M24 SWS is a bolt-action sniper and even it only goes out to 800m...
Anarresa
18-01-2005, 00:52
The 70 million has been wired, it has been a pleasure
Soviet Bloc
18-01-2005, 00:52
Cottonmouth, fine, I'll do it.


Maximum effective is 1000 meters.This is a 6.5mm round mated with a 7.62x54's powder and shell so it has far more velocity than the heavier .30-06 round, its lighter, etc. Look at it this way, the 7.62x51 (M24 unless otherwise chambered; I have one IRL) has less powder than the 54 (in most cases), but it has a heavier bullet than the 6.5mm. So, I have more powder behind a lighter/smaller round (and that equals greater range), however, would I ever use it to fire at someone that far away? Most likely not, although the rifle is capable enough to do it (laser rangefinder and systems to compute where the soldier should fire to hit the target).


But the more I think about it, you're probably right. I may end up dropping it to between 800-900 meters (especially for a 140 grain bullet), although most sources say that 1000 meters in range is doable with the 6.5mm, I'll check up on it.
Eriopia
18-01-2005, 00:54
We shall take 50 million rifles. Our forces have been using the several different XM8 versions but we need something such as that. The money will be wired upon confirmation of our order.
MassPwnage
18-01-2005, 01:01
Dude, i have one quibble
A free floating barrel on an AR?
You're gonna place too much strain on the action.
Bed the first few inches to avoid that.
Nutropinia
18-01-2005, 01:04
We would like to order 10,000 copies of the rifle. However, could you modify the secondary part to fire 10mm rounds instead of .45 ACP and an adapter that allows my P226 pistol mag to be fired on the the rifle in emergencies.
Teh ninjas
18-01-2005, 01:12
"Our government is interested in purchasing a large amount of these assualt rifles. We wish to acquire 15,000,000 for a total of 34,500,000 dollars. However, we wish that 1 Million rifles be deliverred every year, for 15 years. This is due to the fact that we are now changing from a standard round of 5.56x45mm (.223 Rem) to the round of the SR-90A1 a 6.5mm (.264). Please let us know if this is possible."
Jack Shwan
Department of Defense
Scandavian States
18-01-2005, 01:13
[A very nice rifle. Personally I have a preference for 6.8mm Caseless, but I suppose the differences are so minute that it comes down to preference. Actually, now that I think about it, is your rifle based on the 6.5mm Grendel?]
Soviet Bloc
18-01-2005, 01:14
Eriopa, confirmed. Whatever, lol.


Alot of assault rifles (and SMGs) have free-floating barrels... The Robinson XCR-L series, SA-80 LSW, MP5, SR-25, the list goes on.

Strain is negligible for the action, as the action is reinforced, machined steel, it can take the punishment, otherwise I wouldn't have done it.
Soviet Bloc
18-01-2005, 01:24
OOC- Damn, I get backlogged so easily...


Nutropinia, your order has been confirmed. We will modify the weapons to your specifications and they will be shipped with those modifications. However, instead of a direct magazine-to-action design, an adaptor will have to placed due to the design of the rifle (the helical magazine is an integral part of the ergonomics). The adaptor will be a helical-type adaptor to act as the forward grip, but a magazine slot on the adaptor will allow you to use your pistol magazines. Thank you for the order.

Concerning Teh Ninja's orders, yes, we will be able to produce and ship one million of the weapons per year. Thank you, we hope you enjoy the performance of the new round and new system.


Hektor Ilyanovich
- Dat' Pizdy Arms Corporation
[In Accordance with Foreign Relations Standard A311-10D]





OOC-
SS, thank you. I had more based it on the 6.5mm Wildcat, but I had also considered the Grendel, so this technically could be considered a cross between the two.
Nutropinia
18-01-2005, 01:26
Will I still be able to use normal helical magazines in addition to the adaptor?
Lunatic Retard Robots
18-01-2005, 01:27
I must be practically the only field army on NS that still uses the Ak-47.

Very nice rifle. I would buy some if you weren't going facist on us, SB.
Soviet Bloc
18-01-2005, 01:34
Nutropinia- Yes.


Aww, come on, LRR! I'd still sell ya some. *cough* Dokhturov takes bribes... *cough*
Lunatic Retard Robots
18-01-2005, 01:44
Well, when I say "I would buy some," I generally mean that I'll buy mabye 1,000 or so to pass on to rebel/insurgent groups that I am on good terms with.

I doubt that the Ak-47 will be replaced soon, except perhaps by the Galil or Rk. 62, both of which are close to the Ak-47 template. After all, its such a simple weapon, one that my army, which likes to spend most of its money in artillery and anti-tank systems, can afford to produce in high quantity.
Shenyang
18-01-2005, 01:47
Sorry this is a bit late. Money wired.
Soviet Bloc
18-01-2005, 05:22
Bump
Soviet Bloc
19-01-2005, 01:32
Bump.
Doomingsland
19-01-2005, 01:33
OOC: Did you ever get that TG about that tank?
Soviet Bloc
19-01-2005, 02:03
OOC- No I didn't... Last one I got was the 'overheat' one.
Doomingsland
19-01-2005, 02:05
OOC- No I didn't... Last one I got was the 'overheat' one.
OOC:Oh, lemme resend then... (stupid explorer)
Soviet Bloc
20-01-2005, 05:55
Bump.