Use VTOL to control bipod legs. A conversion of K-18 Mk 1 rifles into support rifles, akin to a light machine gun. This rifle received some Mk II upgrades, such as the ambidexerous conversion system. However, it received many other upgrades to turn it into a longer-ranged machine gun, such as a thicker barrel, gas regulator, strengthened stock, integral bipod, and a 75-round drum magaine, in comparison to the standard 25-round magazine capacity. To reduce the sound profile, they added a light suppressor at the muzzle. To extend their range, they feature a 3.5x magnification scope with close-range iron sights atop. It still retains the two-stage trigger of the K-18. This brought the weapon's average effective range to 600 meters, two-hundred meters longer than the K-18 Mk II. Because of the longer and thicker barrel, it is also far more accurate; marksmen armed with these rifles can reliably hit man-sized targets at ranges of 1,100 yards with a sniper scope, and able to lay effective suppressive fire at ranges of 800 yards. Operators are less likely to be targeted than snipers or machine gunners at long range since the weapon resembles a normal K-18.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor KRIEG K-18 Assault Rifle
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 23.5ft (7.2m)
- Length 101.8ft (31.0m)
- Height 26.7ft (8.1m)
- Empty Weight 12,994lbs (5,894kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,994lbs (5,894kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 59.4lbs/ft2 (290.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 218.6ft2 (20.3m2)
- Drag Points 12687
Parts
- Number of Parts 159
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 325
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@PINK Infantrymen are issued Rifle Cartridge 5.56x45mm Mk 1, which fires a 180 grain boat-tailed FMJ projectile at 1000m/s when fired from an 450mm long barrel of the K-18 Mk 1/2. Gunners are issued Rifle Cartridge 5.56mmx45mm Mk 2, which fires a 210 grain boat-tailed FMJ projectile at 1000m/s when fired from the 450mm long barrel of a K-18 Mk 1/2. When fired from the 559mm long barrel of the K-18 Mk 1 AR, this results in a 20% increase in velocity to both cartridges. The Mk 2 is mainly issued in Mk 2T, the "T" standing for the tracer element.
The K-18 Mk 1/2 can fire both cartridges reliably and safely, although firing the Mk 2 round from a standard K-18 is forbidden except for emergencies due to the increased wear caused by the heavier and hotter-loaded round. However, troops in the field are known to "promptly load Mk 2 ammunition as soon as they can get it" due to the Mk 2's superior performance. Because of this, many units often forgo Mk 1 ammunition. The K-18 Mk 1 AR can fire both Mk 1 and Mk 2 ammunition reliably, although gas settings must be adjusted for reliable operation of both ammunition. Accuracy issues have been noted when using the Mk 2 in the K-18 Mk 1/2 and when using the Mk 1 in the K-18 Mk 1 AR. However, this was solely due to the sights; the K-18 Mk 1/2 sights are calibrated for the Mk 1 ammunition and the K-18 Mk 1 AR is calibrated for the Mk 2 ammunition, and the Mk 2 ammunition has lower drop-off at range. Current-manufacture and arsenal refurbished K-18 Mk 1/2 have new sights that have range indicators for Mk 1 and Mk 2 ammunition. However, the sights for the K-18 Mk 1 AR did not receive said modification to the iron sights unless they have been converted from a K-18 Mk 1 that received said modification.
Hmm, I guess the must use anti-wind dances.@Pilotmario
@PINK Marines reliably get 800 yard shots with standard M16 with ball ammo though. Those use 5.56mm.
True, but those are very heavy bullets, a 5.56 has almost no weight to it. @Pilotmario
@PINK They are US Marines. They get 1100 yard shots with the iron sights of an M1 Garand.
I guess the wind wasn't blowing too hard. @Pilotmario
@PINK Yep. US Marines have been able to hit targets at 800 yards with standard M16 rifles.
Is it still 5.56? @Pilotmario
@PINK Welcome to long barrels and +P ammo.
Very light round.....for such ranges. @Pilotmario
@Delphirier Thanks!
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