M16A1
The
replacement of the powder, combined with a new buffer to slow rate of fire,a
chrome plated chamber and barrel to improve rust resistance, a closed prong
flash-hider, forward bolt assist,
new buttstock w/storage for cleaning kit, andintroduction of a 30-shot
magazine from the AR-15 was adopted as the M16A1 and performed
well for the duration of the
60's and 70's. This rifle was also produced by GM and
Harington & Richardson during Vietnam era as well as other countriesincluding
the Philippines.
Caliber:
5.56mm (.233)
Magazine:
Staggered row, detachable box
Magazine
capacity: 20-30 rounds (usually 20)
Overall
length: 39 in.
Barrel
length: 20 in.
Weight:
6.3 lbs w/out magazine
Cyclic
rate of fire: 700-900 r.p.m.
Operation:
Gas, selective fire
Sights:
Front: Post with protecting ears
Rear:
Aperature
Muzzle
Velocity: 3250 f.p.s
M16A2
In
the late 1970's, the Army re-examined it's rifle situation. Existing M16s
were well worn,
and the current programs that were looking into a replacement forthe M16
were not far enough along. So in 1978, the M16 underwent a Product
Improvement
Program.
The
results were an increased barrel diameter, and one whose rifling waschanged
from 1:12 to 1:7 to accomodate the new round, developed by
Belgium's Fabrique Nationale,
the SS109. This round extended the range of therifle, and propelled a 62gr
bullet with a steel core at over 3000 fps. The rear sight
was modified to allow more accurate adjustments of windage by hand, aswell
as for elevation calibrated out to 800 meters. It incorporated a case
deflector to prevent brass from
hitting left-handed firers, and new roundhandguards to replace the older
triangular design. Also, full-auto capability was
replaced with a three-shot burst. This allowed for more controlled firing,
as well as greater
accuracy as all three rounds are downrange before the effects ofrecoil
can impact their path. This new rifle was adopted as the M16A2.
Cartridge:
5.56 X 45 NATO
S.D.C.:
3D6
per round
P.V.:
5
(I don't know if anyone uses that)
Weight:
3.2 kg
Barrel
Length: 368 mm
Muzzle
Velocity: 921 m/s
Rate
of Fire: (cyclic) 750-950 rounds/minute.
Approx.
Effective Range: 600m (1969 ft)
M14
One
of the main weapons of the Vietnam era, the M14 has been brought back as
a sniper rifle because of it's particular stability and long range accuracy.
Cartridge:
7.62
X 51.
Damage:
5D6.
Feed:
20 round mag.
Weight:
5.1 kg.
Rate
of Fire: (cyclic), 700-750 rounds/min.
Approx.
Effective Range: 460m (1509 ft)
AK-47/AKM-47
Kalashnikov Semi-Automatic
Caliber:
7.62mm
Damage:
5D6 S.D.
Magazine:
Staggered row detachable box magazine
Magazine
capacity: 30 rounds
Overall
length: 34.25 in.
Barrel
length: 16.34 in.
Weight:
10.58 lb.
Cyclic
rate of fire: 600 r.p.m.
Type
of fire: Gas, selective fire
Sights:
Front: Post w/protecting ears
Rear:
Tangent, graduated to 800 meters
Muzzle
Velocity: 2330 f.p.s.
M60
Light Machine Gun
The
M60 Series 7.62mm Machine Gun has been the U.S. Army's general purpose
medium machine gun since the late 1950s. The M60 fires standard NATO 7.62mm
ammunition and is used as a general support crew-served weapon. It has
a removable barrel which can be easily changed to prevent overheating.
The weapon has an integral, folding bipod and can also be mounted on a
folding tripod. The M60 Series is being replaced by the M240B 7.62mm medium
machine gun.
Cartridge:The
M60 Series 7.62mm
Feed:
disintegrating belt link
Weight:
10.51 kg
Muzzle
Velocity: 855 m/s
Approx.
Effective Range: 1000m (3280 ft; bipod) or 1800 m (5905 ft; on tripod)
Rate
of Fire: (cyclic) 500 rounds per minute
Damage:
6D6
Sub-Machine
Guns
Cartridge:
9mm 9 X 19 parabellum
S.D.C.:
2D6
S.D.
Feed/Payload:
15
or 30 round magazine
Weight:
2.45 kg
Barrel
Length: 225mm
Muzzle
Velocity: 400m/s
Rate
of Fire: (cyclic) 800 rounds/min
Approx.
Effective Range: 200m
M4
Carbine
Regullarly
used by the US Army Rangers, this is a shortened down version of the M16.The
M4 was developed by Colt's Manufacturing Company, and is intended to be
used by Special Operations forces as well as other select members of the
military. It is designed to replace a variety
of carbines and SMGs in the Army's arsenal, as well as to repeat the accuracy
and reliability of the M16A2.
Damage:
3D6
Cartirdge:
5.56
Approx.
Effective Range: 600m
Barrel
Length: 14.5 inches
Weight:
5.5
lbs.
note:
available in three round burst as well as fully automatic.
Caliber:
5.56mm
Damage:
3D6
S.D.
Magazine:
Staggered row, box
Magazine
capacity: 20 or 30
Overall
length: 78.7cm (butt extended)
Barrel
length:
25.4cm
Weight:
3.23 kg
Cyclic
rate of fire: 700-800 rpm
Operation:
Gas, selective fire
Sights:
Front: Post with protecting ears
Rear:
Aperature
Muzzle
Velocity: 924 m/s
Approx.
Effective Range: 200m (656 ft.)
Shotguns
Caliber:
12 gauge
Damage:
4D6 buck, 5D6 Slug
Magazine
capacity: 7 shells
Weight
(with empty magazine): 6.5 lbs (2.95 Kg)
Barrel
Length: 14.0 inches (355.6 mm)
Overall
Length: 35.5 inches (901.1 mm)