NationStates Jolt Archive

Kazakh Provinces is a relatively new nation, therefore with an ill-equipped and relatively new armed forces. However, we need armed before we can call ourselves a decent nation. We realise we can make and design some things ourselves, but we have no experience in some fields. This is where we ask for your help.

The Contracts

Small Arms

We need a proposal with with to equip our platoons and ultimately divisions in our army. We wish to see your designs of:

Assault Rifle
General Purpose Machine Gun
Marksmanship Rifle
Light Machine Gun

Any designs will be accepted. However, we will not accept any modular or hybrid system, and definately not the XM8. Ever. Don't even suggest it.

$50 Million

Anti-Tank Systems

Of course, every army on earth needs to be able to take out tanks, even with infantary. This is why we need:

Shoulder Fired AT Systems
Infantary Fired Guided AT Systems

Once more, most designs will be looked at. But no Recoilless or AT guns, those will be introduced later.

$20 Million

Military Vehicles

The essence of mobility. We need:

Trucks
Jeeps
Light Vehicles.

All designs once more. But nothing armored more than small arms protection. This is your basic mobility asset.

$30 Million

More will be introduced later. Some rules however. Modern Tech, no links to storefronts and feasible designs only. Thankyou.

Royal Isselmere-Nieland Ordnance Factory (RINO) Showcase

L17 Assault Rifle

Bullpup design based on the British EM-2 rifle but using the forward case/cartridge ejection system of Fabrique Nationale - Herstal's F2000 5.56 x 45mm assault rifle for improved ambidextrous firing. Charging lever on spine of rifle. Bolt works on the rotating bolt principle minimising both parts and complexity.

The operation of the rifle is as follows: gas from the propellant impinges through a cavity in the barrel to the gas tube above. This gas pressure then forces back a gas piston that acts on the bolt carrier, causing the bolt itself to rotate ejecting the case or round. Cases/rounds are then ushered out of the front of the rifle by the bolt carrier. The ejection port in the front of the rifle opens and closes with the action of the bolt carrier, closing when the bolt is forward.

The L17 may be equipped with a holographic weapon sight (HWS [similar to an EOtech sight]), a laser aiming sight, or -- in place of its optical sight -- a low light level sight, an infra-red sight, or a computerised aiming sight that may be connected to a helmet mounted sight for firing around corners and the like. The L17 is capable of being fitted with the M203 40mm grenade launcher or similar systems as well as the FN303 non-lethal projectile launcher.

Characteristics
Calibre: 6.5 x 39mm Grendel (123-gr {7.97g} bullet, 265-gr {17.17g} cartridge)
Weight: 3.54kg (empty, with 1.5-power scope); 4.94kg (loaded with 3.5-power scope)
Length: 800mm
Barrel length: 533mm (21")
Operation: Gas (piston), rotating bolt
Cyclic rate: 750-800 rpm
Muzzle velocity: 792.5 m/s
Firing modes: Single-shot semi-automatic, two-round burst, full automatic
Magazine: 30 rounds
Price: $2,250 with 1.5-power scope, $2,450 with 3.5-power scope, $2,175 with holographic weapon sight, (HWS), $2,850 with computerised aiming system

----

L19 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG)

Based on the superb Mitrailleuse d'appui général (MAG) and Minimi machine guns from Fabrique Nationale - Herstal, the L19 GPMG will serve as the new section and platoon-level machine gun in the UKIN Defence Forces (UKIN-DF).

Like the Minimi, the L19 can accept either belted ammunition or magazines from the new L17 assault rifle to fire providing flexibility of operation. Similar to both the MAG and the Minimi, the L19 has a gas regulator allowing the gunner to select the rate of fire or to compensate for adverse conditions. As with those two designs, this gas regulator is attached to the quick change barrel permitting rapid barrel changes in combat without having to resort to tools. The barrel has, however, been chromed to reduce fouling and to prolong barrel life. The barrel release is on the sturdy carrying handle.

The L19 has a push button safety. There is no selectable-fire option at present.

The L19 may be equipped with a holographic weapon sight (HWS [similar to the EOtech sight, nothing PMT]), a laser aiming sight, or similar systems.

Characteristics
Calibre: 6.5 x 39mm Grendel (123gr {7.97g} bullet, 17.17g cartridge)
Mass: Overall (empty): 8.86kg; Barrel: 2.4kg
Length: Overall: 1075mm; Barrel: 540mm
Range: 1,000m (bipod) (generally 800m)
Operation: Gas (open bolt), air-cooled, belt- or magazine-fed
Cyclic rate: 650-1,000 rpm
Firing modes: Full automatic only
Price: $4,500 (includes spare barrel and 1.5-power sight)