CONTEMPORARY ASSAULT RIFLES Assault rifles appeared during World War II. The concept was to give the ground soldier a weapon which could fire rapidly while in close combat, and have good precision for long range firing. Heavy rifles, like the first Kalashnikov rifles, or weapons like the G-3, have been progressively replaced by light caliber assault rifles, like the M-16, which are more accurate and less lethal : an incapacitated soldier causes more trouble to an army than a dead one. "Bullpup" configuration, with the magazine behind the grip like the Enfield IW rifle or the FAMAS, has been preferred since the seventies for weapons that have needed to be compact, for use by parachutists or for urban and jungle combat. 9A-91 Type : Assault rifle Accuracy : -1 Availability : Rare Concealability : Long coat Magazine : 20 Rate of fire : 2/20 Cartridge : 9 mm SP-5 (4D6) Reliability : very reliable Range : 300 meters Cost : 460 eb Description : Cyberpunk 2021 Length : 38 cm, crosse repliée Country : Russia The A-91 is designed for special operations close combat roles. Its action is derived from the AK-74U, but the rest of the weapon resembles the Vikhr SR-3. Accepts the GP-30 and screw on supressors. AEK-971 Type : Assault rifle Accuracy : +1 Availability : Rare Concealability : Non concealable Magazine : 30 Rate of fire : 2/3/30 Cartridge : 5.45S (4D6) Reliability : very reliable Range : 400 meters Cost : 515 eb Description : Cyberpunk 2021 Length : 72 cm, crosse repliée Country : USSR AN-94 Abakan Type : Assault rifle Accuracy : +2 Availability : Rare Concealability : Non concealable Magazine : 30 Rate of fire : 2/3/30 Cartridge : 5.45S (4D6) Reliability : very reliable Range : 400 meters Cost : 600 eb Description : Cyberpunk 2021 Length : 73 cm, crosse repliée Country : Russia The AN is more accurate than earlier russian designs, using the smaller cartridge and a system called "blowback shifted pulse", where the bolt and receiver reciprocate independantly during firing. This permits extremely fast 2 round bursts to be fired. Armalite AR-18 Type : Assault rifle Accuracy : +1 Availability : Rare Concealability : Non concealable Magazine : 30 Rate of fire : 2/3/30 Cartridge : 5.56 (4D6) Reliability : standard Range : 400 meters Cost : 770 eb Description : Cyberpunk 2021 Length : 74 cm, crosse repliée Country : USA M16 competitor at his time, his high price is caused by his high rarity. AS Val Type : Assault rifle Accuracy : 0 Availability : Rare Concealability : Non concealable Magazine : 20 Rate of fire : 2/20 Cartridge : 9 mm SP-5 (4D6) Reliability : very reliable Range : 300 meters Cost : 550 eb Description : Cyberpunk 2021 Length : 61 cm, crosse repliée Country : USSR Silenced assault rifle designed for special operations units. Page 1
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CONTEMPORARY ASSAULT RIFLES
Assault rifles appeared during World War II. The concept was to give the ground soldier a weapon which could fire rapidly while inclose combat, and have good precision for long range firing. Heavy rifles, like the first Kalashnikov rifles, or weapons like the G-3,have been progressively replaced by light caliber assault rifles, like the M-16, which are more accurate and less lethal : anincapacitated soldier causes more trouble to an army than a dead one."Bullpup" configuration, with the magazine behind the grip like the Enfield IW rifle or the FAMAS, has been preferred since theseventies for weapons that have needed to be compact, for use by parachutists or for urban and jungle combat.
9A-91
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : -1Availability : RareConcealability : Long coatMagazine : 20Rate of fire : 2/20
Cartridge : 9 mm SP-5 (4D6)Reliability : very reliableRange : 300 metersCost : 460 ebDescription : Cyberpunk 2021Length : 38 cm, crosse repliéeCountry : Russia
The A-91 is designed for special operations close combat roles. Its action is derivedfrom the AK-74U, but the rest of the weapon resembles the Vikhr SR-3. Accepts theGP-30 and screw on supressors.
AEK-971
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : RareConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +2Availability : RareConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
Cartridge : 5.45S (4D6)Reliability : very reliableRange : 400 metersCost : 600 ebDescription : Cyberpunk 2021Length : 73 cm, crosse repliéeCountry : Russia
The AN is more accurate than earlier russian designs, using the smaller cartridge anda system called "blowback shifted pulse", where the bolt and receiver reciprocateindependantly during firing. This permits extremely fast 2 round bursts to be fired.
Armalite AR-18
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : RareConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
The AR70/90 is a very rugged weapon. It includes a three-round burst setting. Thebarrel can be quickly replaced if it is required. May attach a standard sight instead ofits carrying handle. Operates the M203 grenade launcher.
Bushmaster M-17S
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +2Availability : RareConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/30
The Bushmaster is a compact, rugged and accurate weapon. The large carryinghandle in the top also serves as to cock the weapon, and includes iron sights althoughit can attach a variety of scopes. Can use M16 pattern magazines.
CETME Model L
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : 0Availability : PoorConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
Colt CommandoType : Assault rifleAccuracy : 0Availability : CommonConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 20Rate of fire : 2/3/30
Cartridge : 5.56 (4D6)Reliability : standardRange : 350 metersCost : 200 ebLength : 71 cm, crosse repliéeCountry : USA
A shortened version of the M-16, the Colt Commando is not as accurate as theoriginal model. It has been used in jungle combat, and by police forces. The civilian,semi-auto version goes under the name of AR-15.
Colt M4
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : CommonConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3
Essentially a compact M16, the M4 is large enough to fit an M203 grenade launcher.The accessory rail system also permit the use of scopes, illuminators, bipods andother such things on the weapon.
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Colt M16A1
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : CommonConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/30
This French assault rifle made out of plastic material with a modern design. It hasbeen made very accurate by the use of a foldable bipod. This rifle remains rareoutside Europe.
FAMAS G2
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1 (+2 sur bipied)Availability : PoorConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
This assault rifle is equipped with a fire control computer and a 40 mm grenadelauncher (accuracy : +2, magazine : 1, rate of fire : 1, range : 200 meters).
FN SCAR-L
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : PoorConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
The G36 was the new German military rifle developed by HK in and adopted by theGerman military in 1997. It has folding stocks (that do nothing for theirconcealability), carrying handles, 3x optical sight and electronic red dot sight.
Heckler & Koch G36C
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : 0Availability : PoorConcealability : Long coatMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/2/30
The G41 was designed to compete directly with the M16A2. This model used standardM-16 magazines (not interchangeable with the model 33 magazines) and had afold-down carrying handle.
Heckler & Koch HK 33
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : CommonConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/15
The HK33 is the 5.56 mm caliber rifle that has anchored the NATO caliber line.Weighing in at 3.8 kg, this style of weapon is rapidly becoming a thing of the past asthe world looks for ways to lighten an infantryman's load.
Heckler & Koch HK 33K
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : CommonConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/15
The HK33K is the shortened variant of the HK33 with a shorter barrel and a foldingstock instead of a fixed one. The "K" means "Kurz" in German (short). With the stockunfolded the accuracy increases to +2.
Heckler & Koch HK 53
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : 0Availability : PoorConcealability : Long coatMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/15
Designed for entry team work in today's tactical environment, the HK53 is typicallyseen in the A3 variation with retractable stock. The forend length has been shorteneddrastically to that of the MP5 series, affording the operator with a submachinegun-sized weapon with 5.56N power.
Heckler & Koch HK 416
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +2Availability : PoorConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
Assault rifle close to the G36 which was originally intended to replace the M4 and M16in the U.S. Army. This one abruptly stopped the project in 2005 because of its toohigh price, among other reasons.
Howa Type 89
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : 0Availability : PoorConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
MD-2 started as a simply scaled down FN FAL rifle (manufactured in Brasil underlicense as IMBEL LAR), but during the design time the FAL locking system (tiltingblock) was replaced by M16-type rotating bolt. The receiver design is, however, stillvery similar to FAL.
Imbel Model LC
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : -1Availability : RareConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/30
Imbel Model LC compact version, here shown with the stock folded and a grip underthe barrel. Note the FAMAS-like gripping and the plastic magazine useful to noteremaining rounds.
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IMI CTAR-21
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : PoorConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
This rifle is used by the Russian army since the beginning of the nineties. The AK-74has a lost some of its fire power compared to the original AK-47, but has gained inaccuracy, range, and in rate of fire. It remains hard to find, as currently few of theseweapons have left Russia.
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Kalashnikov AK107
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : PoorConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
Cartridge : 5.45S (4D6)Reliability : very reliableRange : 400 metersCost : 420 ebDescription : Cyberpunk 2021Length : 70 cm, crosse repliéeCountry : Russia
Kalashnikov AKS-74U
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : -1Availability : CommonConcealability : Long coatMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
Assault rifle cocked the tanks infantry and Beta Spetnaz special forces, paratroopers.By his low recoil and his very small volume, it is a great weapon.
Kel-Tec RFB
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +2Availability : PoorConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/30
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +2Availability : RareConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
Cartridge : 5.56 (4D6)Reliability : very reliableRange : 400 metersCost : 790 ebDescription : Cyberpunk 2021Length : 68 cm, crosse repliéeCountry : USA
The Masada represents an amalgamation of several rifle designs, incorporating whatis considered by its designers to be the best features of each in a single, lightweight,modular rifle platform.
Magpul PDR-C
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : 0Availability : RareConcealability : Long coatMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/30
Essentially a miniature Type 95 Rifle, the Carbine cannot support a 40 mm grenadelauncher like its counterpart and cannot mount scopes. It is suited for close-infighting, with a shortened barrel and an enlarged trigger guard to use as a grip for thefree hand.
Norinco QBZ Type 97 Rifle
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +2Availability : PoorConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : RareConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 20Rate of fire : 2/3/20
Cartridge : 9 mm SP-6 (4D6 AP)Reliability : very reliableRange : 400 metersCost : 700 ebDescription : Cyberpunk 2021Length : 70 cmCountry : Russia
A firing selector allows to choice to fire with the assault rifle or the 40 mmgrenade-launcher (accuracy : 0, magazine : 1, rate of fire : 1, range : 150 meters).This version is less accuracy (accuracy : 0) because of the disappearance of thehandle that allows better stabilize the weapon. A conversion kit lets you go on withone another.
Royal Enfield L85A1 IW
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : 0Availability : RareConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
The SIG 552 is the standard assault weapon of NATO special forces. It uses standard5.56 mm rounds, and features a shorter length than most full size assault rifles. TheSIG 552 also features a selector switch that allows you to choose between single shot,three round bursts and full-auto. This is a common weapon the world over and can befound in most major countries.
SR-3 Vikhr
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : -1Availability : RareConcealability : Long coatMagazine : 20Rate of fire : 2/20
Cartridge : 9 mm SP-5 (4D6)Reliability : very reliableRange : 300 metersCost : 480 ebDescription : Cyberpunk 2021Length : 36 cm, crosse repliéeCountry : Russia
A compact version of the AS-Val, again a special operations designed rifle.
Steyr Aug
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +2Availability : CommonConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/20
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : 0Availability : RareConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 35Rate of fire : 2/3/35
Cartridge : 5.56 (4D6)Reliability : very reliableRange : 400 metersCost : 410 ebDescription : Cyberpunk 2021Length : 76 cmCountry : South Africa
The CR-21 is housed in an ergonomic plastic shell and arranged in a bullpupconfiguration. The center of gravity for the weapon is over the pistol grip, making theweapon usable accuratly with one hand. The gun can mount scopes, illuminators andother accessories.
ZM LR 300
Type : Assault rifleAccuracy : +1Availability : PoorConcealability : Non concealableMagazine : 30Rate of fire : 2/3/30
Cartridge : 5.56 (4D6)Reliability : very reliableRange : 400 metersCost : 480 ebDescription : Cyberpunk 2021Length : 69 cm, crosse repliéeCountry : USA
The RS 300 is a conversion of the Colt M4 and is characterized by a new system ofborrowing for gas, more efficient than the original system and allows to freethemselves of this mechanism inside of conventional telescopic or fixed butts. Thismodification therefore allows the use of butts folding.The weapon has the advantage of being extremely flexible, practical both in CQB(Close Combat Battle) over distances of engagement important. It is also rewardedwith a reliability and easy to control by using automatic continuous firing.