Último repaso a las armas de Operation Flashpoint: Red River:
MEU (SOC)
This USMC pistol officially designated as M45 has a fast semi-automatic rate of fire and is excellent in a close quarters battle (CQB) situations. Quick to reload, it is small, light and very easy to manoeuvre in tight, confined locations where speed is vital. Custom-built by the USMC’s Precision Weapons Shop, the M45 is unique to the USMC and is designed specifically for engagements a Marine might find themselves in.
MP5A4
The MP5 is one of the most widely used submachine guns in the world. Manufactured by Heckler & Koch, the 9mm submachine gun is designed for close quarters battles (CQB) and is capable of being used at medium range though suffers from a loss of accuracy and lower bullet velocity at distance. It has three modes of fire with a full auto rate of 900rpm. The MP5A4 variant can be fitted with an optional sound suppressor and can also have either a red dot or holographic sights attachment.
M1014
The Benelli M4 Super 90 Combat Shotgun is the close quarters battle (CQB) weapon of choice for the Grenadier. This 12-gauge shotgun is one of the most reliable weapons in service today, requiring minimal maintenance and adjustments to be effective in combat situations. It has devastating power at short range firing 76mm shells but is not suitable for longer distance combat due to its limited range. The M1014 can be fitted with red dot or holographic sights to help improve visual accuracy and target acquisition.
M4A1
The Colt M4A1 carbine is a fully-automatic variant of the basic M4 carbine used by the USMC. Best employed in single shot mode at medium range and full auto for closer short range engagements, it is a versatile weapon suitable for most marines to use. Firing the standard 5.56mm NATO ammunition, the gas-operated M4A1 is a more compact version of its cousin, the M16 assault rifle, making it ideal for special operations use. It can be fitted with a range of attachments including red dot and holographic sights.
M16A4
The Colt AR-15, designated the M16, is the USMC’s main assault rifle, with the M16A4 variant being the latest version in use today. Much like the M4A1, it is very effective at medium ranges though the increased barrel length allows for the M16A4 to also be effective at longer ranges, especially when used in combination with single shot and scope attachment. The M16A4 has two fire modes; single shot or 3-round burst and can be equipped with the M203 grenade launcher, a sound suppressor and a range of sights and scopes to ensure that it is effective in all situations.
M249
The FN Herstal M249, also known as the SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) is the standard issue light machine gun for the Automatic Rifleman class. Coupling weapon portability and decent accuracy with high volume of fire (800 rpm), this is an excellent weapon for medium to longer range engagements and is usually relied upon for suppressing enemy positions. Using the standard 5.56mm NATO rounds on a 200-round belt it can be fitted with a range of attachment to help improve its effectiveness in the field.
Mk48 Mod 0
The Mk48 is a lightweight belt-fed machine gun, firing 7.62mm NATO rounds. It’s designed to be a scaled-up version of the 5.56mm M249 that replaces the M60. FN Herstal’s Mk48 is the pinnacle weapon for the Auto Rifleman class to use, packing a meaner punch than the M249; however its rate of fire is slightly slower at 550rpm and it only uses a 100-round belt. Providing increased accuracy and stability without sacrificing manoeuvrability or increasing its weight, the Mk48 is an excellent weapon for suppression. Additionally when outfitted with a range of sights or scopes it becomes more effective at longer distances than its smaller calibre cousin.
M14 DMR
The M14 Designated Marksman Rifle or DMR for short is the starting weapon for the Scout class. Introduced as the main assault rifle of the US Armed Forces in 1959, the M14 DMR is a highly specialised variant in use by the USMC with a 22-inch stainless steel match-grade barrel, M2A fibreglass stock, an S-L bipod and a Picatinny rail which supports a wide range of sights and scopes. Utilising the NATO 7.62mm round it is designed to provide accurate and rapid long range support for the fireteam.
M39 EMR
The M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle (EMR) is a replacement for the standard M14 DMR. It is a modified version of the DMR that is built and utilised solely by the USMC. Designed to outperform the DMR in every aspect, it has been improved to be more accurate and reliable. These improvements make it the optimum weapon for the Scout class to use. As with the DMR, it comes with a scope as standard but can also be fitted with an improved scope, thermal optics and a sound suppressor.
M107
The Barrett M107 is not standard issue to the fireteams in Tajikistan, however it can be acquired when certain circumstances dictate and a long range anti-material rifle is required. This weapon can be used by any Marine, but as a sniper rifle it is best suited to the Scout class. The M107 semi-automated rifle utilises the large calibre NATO 12.7mm round it is capable of punching a hole through an entire engine block and penetrating lightly armoured vehicles. The large calibre round has a devastating effect on infantry and should only be used at long range.
SMAW
The Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon is an unguided rocket weapon used for destroying soft and armoured vehicles as well as fortified positions. Designed by Israel Military Industries, the Nammo Talley manufactured weapon has been in use by the USMC since 1984 to deal with armoured targets. It has an effective range of 500-750m and depending on the warhead it is capable of penetrating up to 60cm of armour.
FGM-148
The FGM-148 Javelin is currently the most advanced anti-tank weapon used by infantry forces in the USMC. The Javelin uses a tandem warhead which is fitted with two shaped HEAT charges; a precursor warhead to detonate any explosive reactive armour and a primary warhead to penetrate base armour. A fire and forget weapon, it utilises thermal imagery to allow it to lock onto targets at ranges of up to 1.5km away. Once locked on and fired this ingenious weapon goes into a top-down attack mode against armoured land targets as the armour of most conventional vehicles is thinnest on the top, allowing it to take out most targets in one hit.
FIM-92
The FIM-92 Stinger is a shoulder-launched, passive surface-to-air missile. The General Dynamics designed Stinger is capable of attacking aircraft at a range of up to 4.8km and at altitudes between 180m and 3,800m. The Stinger is launched by a small ejection motor that pushes it a safe distance from the operator before engaging the main two-stage solid-fuel rocket, which accelerates it to a maximum speed of Mach 2.2. Utilising an infrared homing system to lock-on to the target aircraft, it delivers a 3kg warhead with a delayed impact fuse for optimal detonation against the aircraft’s airframe.
