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New Member of Ares Family of Rifles!

SaintB
22-07-2007, 15:20
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Introducing the Ares K7! The Ares K7 is designed as an improvement over the Ares Elite AR, using technology developed in the Ares III assault rifle incorperated into a weapon designed for Special Operations. The K7 is pictured here with its foregrip attachment.

Improvements Over The Ares Elite
While the Ares Elite is a superb weapon its aging design is not very modular or adaptable for the induvidual missions needs or soldier's tastes. The Ares K7 however is highly modular and able to fit several attachments and perform several roles in the hands of the same soldier. The K7 also features improved fire control system from the Ares III giving it greater range and higher muzzle velocity, of course increasing its damage potential. Additionally, the K7 is compatable with the 40 round clip used by the other Ares Assault rifles but its size prevents the 120 round drum. The Ares K7 is built in the same manner as the Ares III utilizing carbob fiber and molded fiber glass.

Features

Sound and Flash Suppressor - The Ares K7 has the same suppressor used by the Ares Elite, the suppressor is good for about 500 rounds and is easier to replace than the suppressor on the the Ares Elite. The Ares K7 can be used without the suppressor, shortening the weapons overall length by nearly 20 centimeters but of course does not provide the benefit of stealth.

Extending Shoulder Stock - The K7 comes with an extending stock which can help reduce recoil when extended.

Detachable 3x Zoom Scope - The Ares K7 like its predecessor is fitted with a 3x variable zoom scope to improve accuracy and target aquisition; unlike its predecessor this scope is not integral and can be removed for use of other hardware.

Bottom Mounted Attachment Rail - The Ares K7 has an attachment rail capable of supporting several extras. These attachments can be removed and replaced in seconds, allowing the soldier to adapt his weapon to the mission right in the field.

Improved Gas Vent System - The Ares K7 uses a new and improved gas venting system that reduces recoil significantly even while firing fully automatic, when combined with the foregrip attachment it reduces recoil so much that the first 3 bullets are almost garanteed to strike within 2 cm of each other when shot at a target 100 meters off.

Weapon Statistics
Caliber: 5.56 x 45 NATO M855
Action: Gas Operated w/ rotating bolt
Overall Length: 955 mm
Barrel Length: 500 mm
Weight Empty: 2.15 kg
Magazine: 40 double round clip +1 in chamber
Cyclic Rate: 725 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity: 980 m/s
Maximum Effective Range: 525 m

Attachments
The Ares K7 currently has five seperate attachments with more still in design stages.

Foregrip Attachment - The foregrip is shown in the illustrations on the top of this article. It provides an extra pistol handle grip for even greater stability and fire control.

Launcher Attachment - The Ares K7 is compatible with the KSB-2 multi launcher. The KSB-2 is a multi launcher, able to launch micro grenades to a range of 350 meters from the bottom port or fire less than lethal munitions from the smaller top port, fire modes are changed via selection switch so both barrels can be loaded at once!
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Achilles Mini Shotgun - The Achilles Mini Shotgun is a 12 gauge pump-fire shotgun attachment for assault rifles like the Ares K7. It wieghs little more than 1.5 kg and has a 4 round internal magazine; shells load from the right side and eject on the left.

Sniper Attachment - The K7's sniper attachment fires a 15mm APDS round that boasts 100% stopping power against soft targets on a successful hit. The weapon is not suppressed and very loud.

Bipod Attachment - The Ares K7 is compatable with a standard bipod that is used to stabalize the weapon for prone firing or for firing from cover.

Price
As a special introduction price the Ares K7 is available at a cost of $2,500 USD per unit and comes with all attachments.
Production rights are not currently available.