Ramsia
27-08-2005, 05:49
Hang up your FALs, fellas: the first RAF Weapons trials pt. 1
By CMSG. Stephen Q. Jennings, Media Corps.
The Ramsian Military has completed the first stage of It's first Military weapons trials. Over fifty diferent weapon and vehicle systems have been considered, and after a grueling series of trials in the Harsh frozen deserts of Antarctica, the Ramsian Armed Forces have decided the arsenal that will be carried, flown, and driven into battle until a suitible replacement is found. Although I am unable to include photos from the trials under pain of steep fine and Demotion --I'll leave it to you which is worse--, I am able to describe some of the weapons chosen.
Firsly, I should describe the RAF's new Designations. as they can be quite confusing.
SA: side arm. used to classyfy any firearm of last resort. eg. Pistols
R: Rifle
G: Gun, Grenade, ect. used to classify specialty weapons such as Shotguns and Grenade launchers
M: used to describe heavy weapons such as crew served, mounted, or cannon and rocket systems
V: Vehicle
C: Aircraft, Cargo
U: Aircraft, Utility
A: Aircraft, attack
I: Aircraft, Interceptor
F: Aircraft, Aerospace superiority
R7: The main infantry weapon of the Ramsian Armed forces to replace the Right arm of the free world in our arsenals. simaler to the G3 in the sense that it operates on the principle of roller delayed blowback. It features a modular design allowing it to be configured for any use, environment, and caliber. features the integrated rail system for easy attachment of mission specific equipment.
Caliber: varies depending on configuration.
Magazine Capacity: varies depending on configuration.
Variants;
R7A: In it's standard Configuration, the R7A is to be issued to the basic rifleman. Using the brutally effective 6x55mm Grendel Cartridge, the R7A enjoys a flat trajegtory, and superb accuracy. The R7A in testing was equipped with IRS rails on the foregrip, and on top of the receiver.
Caliber: 6x55mm
Length: 1026 mm
weight(empty): 4.5kg
Magazine Capacity: 20 standard box, 50 in low profile drum
R7B: As the Assault rifle/carbine of the family, the R7B uses the Intermediate 6x45mm cartridge, and is able to be fired on full auto. It is intended to be issued to Soldiers that don't require an R7A such as medics, Radiomen, and Team leaders.
Caliber: 6x45mm
Length: 998 mm
weight(empty): 4.2kg
Magazine Capacity: 30 standard box, 100 in low profile helical
R7C: Designed to be both a light and medium machine gun, the R7C is capable of utilizing both disintegrating link belts and magazines. As required, it can be rechambered in the field by replacing just a few parts.
Caliber: 6x45mm, 6x55mm
Length: 1026 mm
weight(empty): 5kg
Magazine Capacity: standard magazine depending on configuration, disitegrating belt reccomended.
R7D: Designed specifically for the Designated Marksman, the R7D resembles the R7A in almost every way except it's used of a high powered scope, bipod, and furniture. it looks to have a free floating barrel, though this seems unlikely considdering it's a semiauto weapon.
Caliber: 6x55mm
Length: 1026 mm
weight(empty): 4.5kg
Magazine Capacity: 20 standard box, 50 in low profile drum
R7E: Short Carbine/Personal defense weapon. accepts the standard Magazines of the intermediate caliber, the R7E is to be issued to Vehichle crewmen, artillery operaors, and anyone else who's mission disallowes them from using either the R7A or R7B.
Caliber: 6x45mm
Length: 720 mm
weight(empty): 3kg
Magazine Capacity: 30 standard box, 100 in low profile helical
R7F: Submachine Gun/Personal defense weapon. chambered for the somewhat underrated .30 Carbine round, The R7F is intended for use by police and Special forces as an alternative to the R7E.
Caliber: 7.62x30mm
Length: 680 mm
weight(empty): 2.88 kg
Magazine Capacity: 30 standard box, 100 low profile helical
SA12: The primary sidearm of the Ramsian armed forces. A single action pistol featuring a gas system Identical to the Steyr GB. Use of the integrated Rail system allows the fitting of a wide range of accesories such as lights, laser sights, Taser cartriges, or a special bayonet. Why one would need a Bayonet fitted to a pistol is beyond me, but this was aparently a direct request from the Specialist Corps. I think we can all agree that they are insane.
Caliber: 9x25mm
Length: 222 mm
weight(empty): 847 g
Magazine Capacity: 15+1 standard box
Variants;
SA12E: Export variant, slightly smaller to better accomodate the lighter 9x19mm round.
Caliber: 9x19mm
Length: 216 mm
weight(empty): 845 g
Magazine Capacity: 15+1 standard box
SA12P: Ploice issue optimised for CQB. comes with an additional Taser launcher
Caliber: 9x25mm
Length: 222 mm
weight(empty): 847 g
Magazine Capacity: 15+1 standard box
G15: A shotgun intended for urban and jungle warfare. Uses a simple pump-action, bottom ejecting design. It can be slam fired by locking trigger, and can be fitted to the R7 using the Integrated rail system or used stand alone.
Caliber: 20mm Shotgun shells
Length: 1003 mm w/ fixed stock and full barrel
weight(empty): 3.06 kg
Magazine Capacity: 15 low profile drum
Variants; none
G12: Ramsia's new rifle mounted grenade launcher, resembles the AG36 in form and function. Can be fitted to the R7 using the Integrated rail system or used stand alone with the Same stand alone stock used for the G15.
Caliber: 40mm
Length: 737 mm w/ fixed stock
weight(empty): 1.5 kg
Magazine Capacity: n/a
Variants; none
R6: Produced by Independant Arms, the R5 is a highly accurate straight-pull bolt action rifle featuring a heavy, free floating barrel, an adjustable composite stock, and an IRS mount for various optics.
Caliber: 6x55mm
Length: 1168 mm
weight(empty): 3.97 kg
Magazine Capacity: 5 non-detachable box
Variants; none
G3: The primary anti-armor weapon of the Ramsian Armed forces. A modified version of the RPG-7, it uses a 40mm bore to launch a variety of rockets ranging from Antipersonel to Thermobaric. is to be issued to one Grenadier in each squad.
Caliber: 87mm Rocket propelled grenade.
Length: 950 mm
weight(empty): 6.3 kg
Magazine Capacity: n/a
Variants; none
two of the more unusual vehichles accepted were the V12 light tank, and the A38 Close air support fighter.
The V12 is a very small, four wheeled tank with a three man crew, and a 40mm cannon. although I doubt it would do well against other, larger tanks, After witnessing the accident that occured involving the V12 prototype and another applicant tank --a much larger tracked vehicle with a 120mm cannon and somewhat heavier armor. the main gun on the V12 prototype malfunctioned, putting a hole right through the other tank. it was a good thing the vehicle wasn't occupied, as the crew compartment was torn up.-- I'll say that this was a good choice. The V12 is also capable of replacing it's wheels with treads.
The A38 is a twin engine prop driven airplane, resembling the old P38 of WWII fame exactly save for materials used, and armament. The A38 is armed with five M5 13mm heavy machine guns, and six hardpoints. The two outer wing hardpoints are capable of carrying various rockets, missiles, and bombs. The inner hardpoints can only carry bombs and fuel tanks due to the propellers being in the way. Considering another attack aricraft, the A22, was also adopted, we can assume that the A38 is intended as a bush plane.
The final item I'm allowed to wite of for now is the country's new fighter, the I77 "Pugnator Hominum" Interceptor. Bearing an unsettling resemblance to the Me162 Volksjager of the Nazis, the I77 seems to be quite capable. Two versions were flown during the trials; the I77, the base plane, and the I77T, a Trainer with the two 23mm cannons removed to make room for a second seat. Sporting two turbojet engines with Thrust vectoring, foreward swept wings, and four missile hardpoints, the Agile "Pug" was able to beat the next closest competetor out of the contract, the Venerable F20 Tigershark. Although the two planes are fairly evenly matched, more or less.
The next stage of the trials are to begin in a few months, and if this first stage was any indication, the next one should be quite interesting, indeed.
By CMSG. Stephen Q. Jennings, Media Corps.
The Ramsian Military has completed the first stage of It's first Military weapons trials. Over fifty diferent weapon and vehicle systems have been considered, and after a grueling series of trials in the Harsh frozen deserts of Antarctica, the Ramsian Armed Forces have decided the arsenal that will be carried, flown, and driven into battle until a suitible replacement is found. Although I am unable to include photos from the trials under pain of steep fine and Demotion --I'll leave it to you which is worse--, I am able to describe some of the weapons chosen.
Firsly, I should describe the RAF's new Designations. as they can be quite confusing.
SA: side arm. used to classyfy any firearm of last resort. eg. Pistols
R: Rifle
G: Gun, Grenade, ect. used to classify specialty weapons such as Shotguns and Grenade launchers
M: used to describe heavy weapons such as crew served, mounted, or cannon and rocket systems
V: Vehicle
C: Aircraft, Cargo
U: Aircraft, Utility
A: Aircraft, attack
I: Aircraft, Interceptor
F: Aircraft, Aerospace superiority
R7: The main infantry weapon of the Ramsian Armed forces to replace the Right arm of the free world in our arsenals. simaler to the G3 in the sense that it operates on the principle of roller delayed blowback. It features a modular design allowing it to be configured for any use, environment, and caliber. features the integrated rail system for easy attachment of mission specific equipment.
Caliber: varies depending on configuration.
Magazine Capacity: varies depending on configuration.
Variants;
R7A: In it's standard Configuration, the R7A is to be issued to the basic rifleman. Using the brutally effective 6x55mm Grendel Cartridge, the R7A enjoys a flat trajegtory, and superb accuracy. The R7A in testing was equipped with IRS rails on the foregrip, and on top of the receiver.
Caliber: 6x55mm
Length: 1026 mm
weight(empty): 4.5kg
Magazine Capacity: 20 standard box, 50 in low profile drum
R7B: As the Assault rifle/carbine of the family, the R7B uses the Intermediate 6x45mm cartridge, and is able to be fired on full auto. It is intended to be issued to Soldiers that don't require an R7A such as medics, Radiomen, and Team leaders.
Caliber: 6x45mm
Length: 998 mm
weight(empty): 4.2kg
Magazine Capacity: 30 standard box, 100 in low profile helical
R7C: Designed to be both a light and medium machine gun, the R7C is capable of utilizing both disintegrating link belts and magazines. As required, it can be rechambered in the field by replacing just a few parts.
Caliber: 6x45mm, 6x55mm
Length: 1026 mm
weight(empty): 5kg
Magazine Capacity: standard magazine depending on configuration, disitegrating belt reccomended.
R7D: Designed specifically for the Designated Marksman, the R7D resembles the R7A in almost every way except it's used of a high powered scope, bipod, and furniture. it looks to have a free floating barrel, though this seems unlikely considdering it's a semiauto weapon.
Caliber: 6x55mm
Length: 1026 mm
weight(empty): 4.5kg
Magazine Capacity: 20 standard box, 50 in low profile drum
R7E: Short Carbine/Personal defense weapon. accepts the standard Magazines of the intermediate caliber, the R7E is to be issued to Vehichle crewmen, artillery operaors, and anyone else who's mission disallowes them from using either the R7A or R7B.
Caliber: 6x45mm
Length: 720 mm
weight(empty): 3kg
Magazine Capacity: 30 standard box, 100 in low profile helical
R7F: Submachine Gun/Personal defense weapon. chambered for the somewhat underrated .30 Carbine round, The R7F is intended for use by police and Special forces as an alternative to the R7E.
Caliber: 7.62x30mm
Length: 680 mm
weight(empty): 2.88 kg
Magazine Capacity: 30 standard box, 100 low profile helical
SA12: The primary sidearm of the Ramsian armed forces. A single action pistol featuring a gas system Identical to the Steyr GB. Use of the integrated Rail system allows the fitting of a wide range of accesories such as lights, laser sights, Taser cartriges, or a special bayonet. Why one would need a Bayonet fitted to a pistol is beyond me, but this was aparently a direct request from the Specialist Corps. I think we can all agree that they are insane.
Caliber: 9x25mm
Length: 222 mm
weight(empty): 847 g
Magazine Capacity: 15+1 standard box
Variants;
SA12E: Export variant, slightly smaller to better accomodate the lighter 9x19mm round.
Caliber: 9x19mm
Length: 216 mm
weight(empty): 845 g
Magazine Capacity: 15+1 standard box
SA12P: Ploice issue optimised for CQB. comes with an additional Taser launcher
Caliber: 9x25mm
Length: 222 mm
weight(empty): 847 g
Magazine Capacity: 15+1 standard box
G15: A shotgun intended for urban and jungle warfare. Uses a simple pump-action, bottom ejecting design. It can be slam fired by locking trigger, and can be fitted to the R7 using the Integrated rail system or used stand alone.
Caliber: 20mm Shotgun shells
Length: 1003 mm w/ fixed stock and full barrel
weight(empty): 3.06 kg
Magazine Capacity: 15 low profile drum
Variants; none
G12: Ramsia's new rifle mounted grenade launcher, resembles the AG36 in form and function. Can be fitted to the R7 using the Integrated rail system or used stand alone with the Same stand alone stock used for the G15.
Caliber: 40mm
Length: 737 mm w/ fixed stock
weight(empty): 1.5 kg
Magazine Capacity: n/a
Variants; none
R6: Produced by Independant Arms, the R5 is a highly accurate straight-pull bolt action rifle featuring a heavy, free floating barrel, an adjustable composite stock, and an IRS mount for various optics.
Caliber: 6x55mm
Length: 1168 mm
weight(empty): 3.97 kg
Magazine Capacity: 5 non-detachable box
Variants; none
G3: The primary anti-armor weapon of the Ramsian Armed forces. A modified version of the RPG-7, it uses a 40mm bore to launch a variety of rockets ranging from Antipersonel to Thermobaric. is to be issued to one Grenadier in each squad.
Caliber: 87mm Rocket propelled grenade.
Length: 950 mm
weight(empty): 6.3 kg
Magazine Capacity: n/a
Variants; none
two of the more unusual vehichles accepted were the V12 light tank, and the A38 Close air support fighter.
The V12 is a very small, four wheeled tank with a three man crew, and a 40mm cannon. although I doubt it would do well against other, larger tanks, After witnessing the accident that occured involving the V12 prototype and another applicant tank --a much larger tracked vehicle with a 120mm cannon and somewhat heavier armor. the main gun on the V12 prototype malfunctioned, putting a hole right through the other tank. it was a good thing the vehicle wasn't occupied, as the crew compartment was torn up.-- I'll say that this was a good choice. The V12 is also capable of replacing it's wheels with treads.
The A38 is a twin engine prop driven airplane, resembling the old P38 of WWII fame exactly save for materials used, and armament. The A38 is armed with five M5 13mm heavy machine guns, and six hardpoints. The two outer wing hardpoints are capable of carrying various rockets, missiles, and bombs. The inner hardpoints can only carry bombs and fuel tanks due to the propellers being in the way. Considering another attack aricraft, the A22, was also adopted, we can assume that the A38 is intended as a bush plane.
The final item I'm allowed to wite of for now is the country's new fighter, the I77 "Pugnator Hominum" Interceptor. Bearing an unsettling resemblance to the Me162 Volksjager of the Nazis, the I77 seems to be quite capable. Two versions were flown during the trials; the I77, the base plane, and the I77T, a Trainer with the two 23mm cannons removed to make room for a second seat. Sporting two turbojet engines with Thrust vectoring, foreward swept wings, and four missile hardpoints, the Agile "Pug" was able to beat the next closest competetor out of the contract, the Venerable F20 Tigershark. Although the two planes are fairly evenly matched, more or less.
The next stage of the trials are to begin in a few months, and if this first stage was any indication, the next one should be quite interesting, indeed.