HIA Siap-01 Handgun
The Verlaine Corporate Industries Standard Issue Anti-Personnel Handgun is an execeptional weapon that can be issued to standard troops and or officers. It is highly effective in the role of anti-personnel, and utilizes the same ammunition as that of the CMP-01.
The SIAP-01 is a modern service handgun, intended primary for police/security use.
It is recoil-operated, locked breech firearm that uses improved VCI linkless locking principle. The gun is striker fired, and unlike many other striker-fired guns, is a true DAO gun, with availability of re-striking the misfired cartridge simply with another trigger pull. The striker is completely at rest until the trigger is pulled, so gun is safe. It has no external safety switches or decockers for simplicity and readiness to use. The main drawback of this system is long and heawy trigger pull - almost 10 lbs (ca. 4.5kg).
The frame of the gun is made from black polymer, the slide is made from stainless steel. Gun also has acessory rails on the frame under the barrel, for quick and easy mounting of the laser designators and flashlights.
Characteristics
Type: Double Action Only (Repeatable Secure Striker)
Chambering: 7.7mm +P+ class 7N31 AP
Length: 197mm
Weight: 710 g empty; 890 g loaded with 16 rounds
Barrel length : 108mm
Magazine: 16 rds
Trigger Pull: 4.5kg
The SIAP-01 is a modern service handgun, intended primary for police/security use.
It is recoil-operated, locked breech firearm that uses improved VCI linkless locking principle. The gun is striker fired, and unlike many other striker-fired guns, is a true DAO gun, with availability of re-striking the misfired cartridge simply with another trigger pull. The striker is completely at rest until the trigger is pulled, so gun is safe. It has no external safety switches or decockers for simplicity and readiness to use. The main drawback of this system is long and heawy trigger pull - almost 10 lbs (ca. 4.5kg).
The frame of the gun is made from black polymer, the slide is made from stainless steel. Gun also has acessory rails on the frame under the barrel, for quick and easy mounting of the laser designators and flashlights.
Characteristics
Type: Double Action Only (Repeatable Secure Striker)
Chambering: 7.7mm +P+ class 7N31 AP
Length: 197mm
Weight: 710 g empty; 890 g loaded with 16 rounds
Barrel length : 108mm
Magazine: 16 rds
Trigger Pull: 4.5kg
HIA Modular Submachine Gun
The MSG (Modular Submachinegun) has been developed by Haruspex International Armaments of Machina Haruspex since the mid-2000's and is now appearing on the open markets. The key idea behind the MSG series was to ceate a lightweight and powerful submachine gun, that could bolster the firepower of policia and reserve legionary units.
As originally designed, the MSG series is chambered for larger cartridges than other submachine guns like the CSG series, to provide more stopping power against unarmored targets (with a slightly lower effective range) than the 7.7mm CSG provides. A larger cartridge produces more recoil, and makes control more difficult in fully automatic firing. To mitigate this, the cyclic rate of fire was reduced to 600 rounds/min, which makes it one of the slower firing submachine guns on the market.
The MSG is available in four trigger group configurations, featuring different combinations of semi-automatic, 2-round burst, fully automatic, and safe settings. It features a side-folding buttstock to reduce its length during transport. When the last round of the MSG is fired, the bolt locks open, and can be released via a catch on the left side. The standard viewing sights comprise an aperture rear sight and a front ring with a vertical post. It can mount four Picatinny rails (one on top of the receiver, and one on the right, left, and the bottom of the handguard) for the attachment of accessories such as optical sights, flashlights, or laser sights. Vertical foregrips can be attached to the bottom rail for increased controllability during burst and automatic fire.
Variants
MSG-01/A: Standard Model
MSG-01/B: ACOG, additional picatinny rails added to the forend.
MSG-01/C: Spec ops model, built in silencer.
MSG-01/D: Extended barrel, extended magazines, considered the assault kit version.
Characteristics
Caliber: 10mm +P+ class 7N31 AP
Weight: 2.76 - 2.85 kg empty
Lenght (stock closed/open): 450 / 600 mm
Barrel lenght: 200 mm
Rate of fire: 600 - 700 rounds per minute
Standard Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Extended Magazine capacity: 50 rounds
Effective range: 100 meters
As originally designed, the MSG series is chambered for larger cartridges than other submachine guns like the CSG series, to provide more stopping power against unarmored targets (with a slightly lower effective range) than the 7.7mm CSG provides. A larger cartridge produces more recoil, and makes control more difficult in fully automatic firing. To mitigate this, the cyclic rate of fire was reduced to 600 rounds/min, which makes it one of the slower firing submachine guns on the market.
The MSG is available in four trigger group configurations, featuring different combinations of semi-automatic, 2-round burst, fully automatic, and safe settings. It features a side-folding buttstock to reduce its length during transport. When the last round of the MSG is fired, the bolt locks open, and can be released via a catch on the left side. The standard viewing sights comprise an aperture rear sight and a front ring with a vertical post. It can mount four Picatinny rails (one on top of the receiver, and one on the right, left, and the bottom of the handguard) for the attachment of accessories such as optical sights, flashlights, or laser sights. Vertical foregrips can be attached to the bottom rail for increased controllability during burst and automatic fire.
Variants
MSG-01/A: Standard Model
MSG-01/B: ACOG, additional picatinny rails added to the forend.
MSG-01/C: Spec ops model, built in silencer.
MSG-01/D: Extended barrel, extended magazines, considered the assault kit version.
Characteristics
Caliber: 10mm +P+ class 7N31 AP
Weight: 2.76 - 2.85 kg empty
Lenght (stock closed/open): 450 / 600 mm
Barrel lenght: 200 mm
Rate of fire: 600 - 700 rounds per minute
Standard Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Extended Magazine capacity: 50 rounds
Effective range: 100 meters
HIA TAC-98 MWS
The TAC-98 MWS is a gas operated, selective fired weapon of modular design. It uses short-stroke gas piston that operates the 7-lug rotating bolt. Receiver is made from high grade aluminium alloy. Combination-type safety/fire selector allows for single shots and full automatic mode.
The TAC-98 MWS utilises a patented short-stroke gas piston system which replaces the direct gas system of standard TAC 88 rifle, so no powder residue will remain in the receiver even after long shooting sessions. The gas system also is self-regulating and will work reliably with any barrel length. Other improvements include new buffer assembly, improved bolt, and a cold hammer forged barrel, as well as free-floating handguard with integral Picatinny-type rails.
TAC-98 MWS retains all TAC 88-style controls, including last round bolt hold-open device, rear-based charging handle and magazine release button on the right side of the magazine well. TAC-98 MWS is fitted with four Picatinny rails as standard, and may accept any type of sighting devices. It also can accept modified M301 40mm grenade launcher, which is clamped directly to bottom rail.
The TAC-98 MWS has a shorter barrel ranging to only 970mm, though this can be extended with a longer barrel. Despite its size, it compensates the length with a modular weapon system, which allows extra punch in muzzle velocity. Utilizing the HIA standard 7.62x54mm Armour Piercing round, the TAC-98 MWS is capable of penetrating body armour and lightly armoured vehicles.
Characteristics
Length: 970mm
Weight Unloaded: 7.2 kg
Weight Loaded: 9.8 kg
Barrel: 318 mm
Length: Stock in/out: 614 / 858 mm
Magazine Size: 40 Rounds
Select Fire Modes: Semi-Automatic/Automatic
Ammunition Type: 7.62x54mm Imperium
Operation: Gas Operated, Rotating Bolt
Rate of Fire: 600 rounds per minute
Maximum Range: 560 meters
The TAC-98 MWS utilises a patented short-stroke gas piston system which replaces the direct gas system of standard TAC 88 rifle, so no powder residue will remain in the receiver even after long shooting sessions. The gas system also is self-regulating and will work reliably with any barrel length. Other improvements include new buffer assembly, improved bolt, and a cold hammer forged barrel, as well as free-floating handguard with integral Picatinny-type rails.
TAC-98 MWS retains all TAC 88-style controls, including last round bolt hold-open device, rear-based charging handle and magazine release button on the right side of the magazine well. TAC-98 MWS is fitted with four Picatinny rails as standard, and may accept any type of sighting devices. It also can accept modified M301 40mm grenade launcher, which is clamped directly to bottom rail.
The TAC-98 MWS has a shorter barrel ranging to only 970mm, though this can be extended with a longer barrel. Despite its size, it compensates the length with a modular weapon system, which allows extra punch in muzzle velocity. Utilizing the HIA standard 7.62x54mm Armour Piercing round, the TAC-98 MWS is capable of penetrating body armour and lightly armoured vehicles.
Characteristics
Length: 970mm
Weight Unloaded: 7.2 kg
Weight Loaded: 9.8 kg
Barrel: 318 mm
Length: Stock in/out: 614 / 858 mm
Magazine Size: 40 Rounds
Select Fire Modes: Semi-Automatic/Automatic
Ammunition Type: 7.62x54mm Imperium
Operation: Gas Operated, Rotating Bolt
Rate of Fire: 600 rounds per minute
Maximum Range: 560 meters
HIA GAR-01TB Automatic Rifle
The GAR-01TB (Gazelle Automatic Rifle) was developed in Runic by the Tenaldunyda uv Semedyno Ehticdno (Directorate of Military Industry - TSE), and was first displayed to public in 2006. Highly reliable, the weapon has been built to withstand severe conditions and be easy to maintain. It's bullpup ambidextrous design makes it easy to reload and operate as well.
The weapon is a gas operated, rotating bolt, balanced, selective fired weapon. Gas piston is located above the barrel, barrel locking is achieved via multi-lugged rotary bolt. The charging handle is located at the left side of the gun,just ahead and above the trigger, and does not move when gun is fired. Receiver of the rifle is made from impact-resistant polymer, translucent magazines also made from polymer. Safety / fire mode selector switches are located above the pistol grip, on both sides of the gun.
Rifle is equipped with integral Picatinny type rail on the top of receiver, and can be fitted either with removable carrying handle / optical sight unit or with detachable iron sights, with protected front post and diopter-type flip-up rear sights. The shoulder stock is also made from polymer.
The sights of the GAR-01T are mounted on the receiver, and are of reflex type,with 1X magnification and an illuminated reticle. The reticle consists of two horizontal marks and the inverted V-shaped center mark, that allows for faster target acquisition.Illumination is achieved using light-gathering, fiber-optic device at the top of the sight, and requires no batteries to operate. The sight can be quickly dismounted and remounted on the rifle, with no re-zeroing required.
The GAR-01T can be equipped with an undermount 40mm underbarrel grenade launcher of a variety of manufacturers to ease logistics. Also mountable is bayonets. The GAR-01TB can use rifle grenades, atypically in HIA's tests the version used was the AC58, a 58mm anti-armour rifle grenade.
The most interesting feature of the GAR-01TB is the cylindrical magazine of impressive capacity. Made mostly of plastics, this magazine contains a helical guide grooves at its "inner" cylindrical wall, with the rotating central "follower", that causes the cartridges to follow the helical track inside the cylinder. The follower is operated by the spiral spring, located at the rear of the cylinder.
Magazine is equipped with winding handle, so it can be stored loaded and with unwound spring, to avoid loss of spring tension during the storage time. When required, magazine spring can be quickly wound up by rotating the handle to prepare magazine for firing. Magazines hold 125 rounds in a relatively compact package.
This can be expanded upon as the GAR-01TB is able to become a light support weapon filling the role of an LMG, with the addition of a side mounted drum that holds 400 rounds.
Characteristics
Caliber: 6.8mm +P+ class 7N31 AP (Is compatible with 6.8 SPC rounds)
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt, balanced
Modes of Fire: Semi-automatic, full automatic
Trigger Pull 1.8 – 2.72 kg.
Overall length: 965 mm
Barrel length: 415.036 mm
Weigth: 2.4 kg without magazine
Rate of fire: 750 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity: 730m
Standard 1x Reflex
Effective Range: 355.56m
MOA: .6
Sights: SUSAT 4x
Effective Range: 525.7m
MOA: .8
Magazine capacity: 125 round helical
The weapon is a gas operated, rotating bolt, balanced, selective fired weapon. Gas piston is located above the barrel, barrel locking is achieved via multi-lugged rotary bolt. The charging handle is located at the left side of the gun,just ahead and above the trigger, and does not move when gun is fired. Receiver of the rifle is made from impact-resistant polymer, translucent magazines also made from polymer. Safety / fire mode selector switches are located above the pistol grip, on both sides of the gun.
Rifle is equipped with integral Picatinny type rail on the top of receiver, and can be fitted either with removable carrying handle / optical sight unit or with detachable iron sights, with protected front post and diopter-type flip-up rear sights. The shoulder stock is also made from polymer.
The sights of the GAR-01T are mounted on the receiver, and are of reflex type,with 1X magnification and an illuminated reticle. The reticle consists of two horizontal marks and the inverted V-shaped center mark, that allows for faster target acquisition.Illumination is achieved using light-gathering, fiber-optic device at the top of the sight, and requires no batteries to operate. The sight can be quickly dismounted and remounted on the rifle, with no re-zeroing required.
The GAR-01T can be equipped with an undermount 40mm underbarrel grenade launcher of a variety of manufacturers to ease logistics. Also mountable is bayonets. The GAR-01TB can use rifle grenades, atypically in HIA's tests the version used was the AC58, a 58mm anti-armour rifle grenade.
The most interesting feature of the GAR-01TB is the cylindrical magazine of impressive capacity. Made mostly of plastics, this magazine contains a helical guide grooves at its "inner" cylindrical wall, with the rotating central "follower", that causes the cartridges to follow the helical track inside the cylinder. The follower is operated by the spiral spring, located at the rear of the cylinder.
Magazine is equipped with winding handle, so it can be stored loaded and with unwound spring, to avoid loss of spring tension during the storage time. When required, magazine spring can be quickly wound up by rotating the handle to prepare magazine for firing. Magazines hold 125 rounds in a relatively compact package.
This can be expanded upon as the GAR-01TB is able to become a light support weapon filling the role of an LMG, with the addition of a side mounted drum that holds 400 rounds.
Characteristics
Caliber: 6.8mm +P+ class 7N31 AP (Is compatible with 6.8 SPC rounds)
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt, balanced
Modes of Fire: Semi-automatic, full automatic
Trigger Pull 1.8 – 2.72 kg.
Overall length: 965 mm
Barrel length: 415.036 mm
Weigth: 2.4 kg without magazine
Rate of fire: 750 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity: 730m
Standard 1x Reflex
Effective Range: 355.56m
MOA: .6
Sights: SUSAT 4x
Effective Range: 525.7m
MOA: .8
Magazine capacity: 125 round helical
HIA TAC-88 DMR
TAC-88 was the first weapon of the newest generation of HIA small arms, chambered for proprietary 5.8x42mm ammunition. Adopted in the late 1980s, the TAC-88 is, by the modern sense, not a true sniper rifle, it is more of designated marksman rifle, intended for aimed semiautomatic fire at ranges beyond the capabilities of standard infantry assault rifles.
The TAC-88 had been introduced by Haruspex International Armaments in 1987 as a "militarized" offspring of their TAC-85 police tactical rifle. It was built to military specifications, and is much lighter and somewhat cheaper than the TAC-85. It shares most essential features of the TAC-85, including overall design, theroller-delayed blowback, semi-automatic only action.
The barrel of the TAC-88 is somewhat shorter and lighter, but still is of match grade, and is manufactured using a cold hammer forging process. On the original model the barrel was equipped with additional muzzle weight, added to improve barrel harmonics and thus increase shots consistence.
The buttstock is of a different shape, adjustable for lengthof pull and for height of the cheek piece. The trigger unit is made from plastic integral with pistol grip. The trigger with adjustable shoe is set at 1.5 kg (~3lbs). The forend is fitted with under rail that accepts the detachable folding bipod. There's are open sights on the TAC-88 which is different then the TAC-85, and it can be fitted with a variety of 10X telescope sights with range settings from 100 to 1200 meters. The scope rail allows for many various scopes and nightvision devices to be mounted interchangeably.
The rifle is intended for rough military use, so it is fitted with adjustable iron sights by default. The TAC-88 rifle is optimized for a special heavy loading of 5.8x42 cartridge, with longer streamlined bullet with steel core, but can also fire standard 5.8mm ammunition.
Characteristics
Caliber: 5.8x42mm Imperium Special
Operation: gas operated, rotating bolt
Barrel: 620 mm
Weight: 4.1 kg
Length: 920 mm
Trigger Pull: 1.5kg
Feed Mechanism: 20 rounds detachable box magazine
Effective range: up to 800 meters
The TAC-88 had been introduced by Haruspex International Armaments in 1987 as a "militarized" offspring of their TAC-85 police tactical rifle. It was built to military specifications, and is much lighter and somewhat cheaper than the TAC-85. It shares most essential features of the TAC-85, including overall design, theroller-delayed blowback, semi-automatic only action.
The barrel of the TAC-88 is somewhat shorter and lighter, but still is of match grade, and is manufactured using a cold hammer forging process. On the original model the barrel was equipped with additional muzzle weight, added to improve barrel harmonics and thus increase shots consistence.
The buttstock is of a different shape, adjustable for lengthof pull and for height of the cheek piece. The trigger unit is made from plastic integral with pistol grip. The trigger with adjustable shoe is set at 1.5 kg (~3lbs). The forend is fitted with under rail that accepts the detachable folding bipod. There's are open sights on the TAC-88 which is different then the TAC-85, and it can be fitted with a variety of 10X telescope sights with range settings from 100 to 1200 meters. The scope rail allows for many various scopes and nightvision devices to be mounted interchangeably.
The rifle is intended for rough military use, so it is fitted with adjustable iron sights by default. The TAC-88 rifle is optimized for a special heavy loading of 5.8x42 cartridge, with longer streamlined bullet with steel core, but can also fire standard 5.8mm ammunition.
Characteristics
Caliber: 5.8x42mm Imperium Special
Operation: gas operated, rotating bolt
Barrel: 620 mm
Weight: 4.1 kg
Length: 920 mm
Trigger Pull: 1.5kg
Feed Mechanism: 20 rounds detachable box magazine
Effective range: up to 800 meters
HIA ACS-01 Semi-Automatic Shotgun
In the early 1980s a program called CUAWS (Close Urban Assault Weapon System), was begun under a joint venture with Verlaine Corporate Industries and that of Haruspex International Armaments. The main goal of this programme was to develop a new generation personal firearm, capable of firing high-impulse, multiple projectiles with effective range of 100-150 meters. Using of the multiple projectiles should increase the chances of hitting the target in combat.
The ACS-01 is a select-fire, smoothbore weapon, designed to fire special, high-presure shotshells, loaded with tungsten buckshot or fleschettes. CUAWS researchers developed and utilised a patented recoil-operated action with moving barrel and additional, self-regulated gas assist system (used to help unlock breechblock from the barrel if low-power ammo is used). The main goal of this system was to decrease felt recoil down to suitable level.
The ACS-01 shotguns are gas-operated, semi-automatic weapons that use long-stroke gas piston located above the barrel. Gas system is fitted with two-position manual gas regulator, to provide reliable functioning with standard magnum (76mm) ammunition. Barrel is locked by rotary bolt. Barrel bore and action are chromed to provide better corrosion resistance. Barrels can be fitted with optional interchangeable chokes.
Feed is from detachable box magazines, holding 20 rounds. Standard furniture includes a long forent and either a butt with integral semi-pistol grip or separate pistol grip and side-folding polymer butt. Standard sighting equipment includes a rifle-type rear sight at the front of receiver and a front sight above the gas block. Some version can be fitted with side rail on receiver which can accept mounts for red-dot or other sights.
It is one of few semi-automatic shotguns offered by HIA in a bull-pup configuration, with integral carrying handle. Charging handle is located under the carrying handle, at the top of the receiver, and is ambidextrous. Standard VCI-style safety-switch/fire selector has 3 position: Safe, Semi-auto, 3 rounds bursts.
The great firepower, offered by the ACS-01, is especially useful for military applications, where short-range encounters are usually very rapid, and the amount of firepower used in a short period of time is essential to win the scenario and save one's life.
Characteristics
Gauge / Caliber: 19.5x76mm
Length: 1135 mm
Barrel length: 570 mm
Weight: 3.5 kg
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds box or 20 rounds box magazines
Rate of fire: 260 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity: 400 m/s (1,300 ft/s)
Sights: Iron
Range: 100-150 m
The ACS-01 is a select-fire, smoothbore weapon, designed to fire special, high-presure shotshells, loaded with tungsten buckshot or fleschettes. CUAWS researchers developed and utilised a patented recoil-operated action with moving barrel and additional, self-regulated gas assist system (used to help unlock breechblock from the barrel if low-power ammo is used). The main goal of this system was to decrease felt recoil down to suitable level.
The ACS-01 shotguns are gas-operated, semi-automatic weapons that use long-stroke gas piston located above the barrel. Gas system is fitted with two-position manual gas regulator, to provide reliable functioning with standard magnum (76mm) ammunition. Barrel is locked by rotary bolt. Barrel bore and action are chromed to provide better corrosion resistance. Barrels can be fitted with optional interchangeable chokes.
Feed is from detachable box magazines, holding 20 rounds. Standard furniture includes a long forent and either a butt with integral semi-pistol grip or separate pistol grip and side-folding polymer butt. Standard sighting equipment includes a rifle-type rear sight at the front of receiver and a front sight above the gas block. Some version can be fitted with side rail on receiver which can accept mounts for red-dot or other sights.
It is one of few semi-automatic shotguns offered by HIA in a bull-pup configuration, with integral carrying handle. Charging handle is located under the carrying handle, at the top of the receiver, and is ambidextrous. Standard VCI-style safety-switch/fire selector has 3 position: Safe, Semi-auto, 3 rounds bursts.
The great firepower, offered by the ACS-01, is especially useful for military applications, where short-range encounters are usually very rapid, and the amount of firepower used in a short period of time is essential to win the scenario and save one's life.
Characteristics
Gauge / Caliber: 19.5x76mm
Length: 1135 mm
Barrel length: 570 mm
Weight: 3.5 kg
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds box or 20 rounds box magazines
Rate of fire: 260 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity: 400 m/s (1,300 ft/s)
Sights: Iron
Range: 100-150 m
HIA K1-B Heavy Machine Gun
HIA recognized the need to replace the obsolete 11.7mm HIA J-11 machine guns, and during the early 1980s began to develop a new heavy machine gun. In this development weapons designers closely followed the path set by the unsuccessful American “Dover Devil GPHMG”programme, and tried to create a modular weapon better suited to modern tactical doctrines and production techniques. It seems that the HIA engineers succeeded in this effort, as in 1988 HIA introduced a new 12.7mm machine gun, simply designated “HIA K1-B HMG”. After trials it was adopted by the Haruspex armed forces as an infantry and vehicle gun, being installed on armoured vehicles and naval craft. It is also offered for export by its current manufacturer.
This weapon is especially interesting as it has a dual belt feed system that permits fast and easy change of ammunition “on the fly”, i.e. between standard ball and armor-piercing SLAP – a system more often encountered in modern automatic cannons.
The K1-B MG is a gas operated, air cooled, belt-fed weapon. It has a quick-detachable barrel. The gun is operated using dual gas pistons,located in two gas tubes placed on either side of the barrel. The barrel is locked by means of a rotary bolt with multipleradial lugs that engages the barrel extension, eliminating the need for headspace adjustments. The K1-B MG utilizes a “constant recoil”system.
The gun is fed using disintegrating steel belts with M15 links, and has two feed units at either side of the receiver. There are two belt feedways mounted movably at either side, so at any given time only one feedway(left or right) is connected to centrally mounted feed sprocket. This permits a faster change of ammunition types, e.g. standard ball and SLAP. Empty cases are ejected downwards.
Firing controls include dual spade grips at the rear of the receiver, with a thumb trigger and a fire selector that permits single shots and automatic fire. Firing is from an open bolt only.
Standard mountings include the M3 tripod (with special adapter), a proprietary light weight AA tripod, and a number of vehicle mountings. The K1-B Heavy Machine Gun is of rugged construction and can survive in a variety of enviroments.
Standard sights are of the open type, with the front sight base being attachedto each barrel, so a proper zero can be maintained after the barrel replacement. A special sight bracket is provided on the receiver forinstallation of telescopic or night sights.
Characteristics
Caliber: 12.7x109 mm
weigth: 25.5 kg MG itself, 41.5 kg on 6T7 tripod mount with box or feed belt
Length: 1560mm
Length of barrel: 1040.40mm
Feeding: Box 400 rounds, or 1200 round feed belt
Rate of fire: 650-750 rounds/min
V0: 820-860 m/s
This weapon is especially interesting as it has a dual belt feed system that permits fast and easy change of ammunition “on the fly”, i.e. between standard ball and armor-piercing SLAP – a system more often encountered in modern automatic cannons.
The K1-B MG is a gas operated, air cooled, belt-fed weapon. It has a quick-detachable barrel. The gun is operated using dual gas pistons,located in two gas tubes placed on either side of the barrel. The barrel is locked by means of a rotary bolt with multipleradial lugs that engages the barrel extension, eliminating the need for headspace adjustments. The K1-B MG utilizes a “constant recoil”system.
The gun is fed using disintegrating steel belts with M15 links, and has two feed units at either side of the receiver. There are two belt feedways mounted movably at either side, so at any given time only one feedway(left or right) is connected to centrally mounted feed sprocket. This permits a faster change of ammunition types, e.g. standard ball and SLAP. Empty cases are ejected downwards.
Firing controls include dual spade grips at the rear of the receiver, with a thumb trigger and a fire selector that permits single shots and automatic fire. Firing is from an open bolt only.
Standard mountings include the M3 tripod (with special adapter), a proprietary light weight AA tripod, and a number of vehicle mountings. The K1-B Heavy Machine Gun is of rugged construction and can survive in a variety of enviroments.
Standard sights are of the open type, with the front sight base being attachedto each barrel, so a proper zero can be maintained after the barrel replacement. A special sight bracket is provided on the receiver forinstallation of telescopic or night sights.
Characteristics
Caliber: 12.7x109 mm
weigth: 25.5 kg MG itself, 41.5 kg on 6T7 tripod mount with box or feed belt
Length: 1560mm
Length of barrel: 1040.40mm
Feeding: Box 400 rounds, or 1200 round feed belt
Rate of fire: 650-750 rounds/min
V0: 820-860 m/s
HIA GLM-01 Light Machine Gun
A slightly bulkier version of the GAR-01, the GLM is the light machinegun version of our standard issue rifle. It shares in the same polymer construction and general appearance. The weapon's receiver is made from stamped sheet steel, reinforced with welded and riveted machined steel inserts. Synthetics were also used (i.e. the handguards, pistol grip, buttpad and cheek rest were all fabricated from nylon). A railed handguard was also developed for the type. GLM prototypes were tested in 1996 and production was completed in 2004.
After receiving feedback from users and incorporating the several design changes requested during the initial testing phase, including adapting the LMG for use with the heavier Haruspex Imperium 5.62x54mm round and improving reliability, the weapon system was accepted into service with the Haruspex House Legions in 1995 as the GLM-01 (General Light Machine Gun).
The GLM utilizes a system that is of a selective fire gas-operated design. The weapon uses ignited powder gases bled through a port in the barrel to provide the weapon's automation. The LMG uses a short-stroke gas piston system located above the barrel, which is fed gas through a three-position adjustable gas regulator. The first gas setting is used for normal operation, the second, for use in difficult environmental conditions and the third setting prevents any gas from reaching the piston, and is used to launch rifle grenades.
The weapon uses a rotating cylindrical bolt that contains 7 radially-mounted locking lugs, an extractor and casing ejector. The bolt's rotation is controlled by a cam pin that slides inside a helical camming guide machined into the bolt carrier.
The family is built in a bullpup layout (the magazine is behind the trigger), with a forward-mounted pistol grip. The main advantage of this type of arrangement is the overall compactness of the weapon, which can be achieved without compromising the barrel length, hence the overall length of the GLM-01 LMG is shorter than a carbine, but the barrel length is that of an assault rifle.
The GLM-01 is hammer-fired and has a trigger mechanism with a fire-control selector that enables semi-automatic fire and fully automatic fire (the fire selector lever is located at the left side of the receiver, just aft of the helical magazine). A cross bolt type safety prevents accidental firing and is located above the trigger; the "safe" setting blocks the movement of the trigger. The weapons are fed from a helical drum magazine, usually with a 225-round capacity. The magazine release button is placed above the magazine housing, on the left side of the receiver. When the last cartridge is fired from the magazine the bolt and bolt carrier assembly lock to the rear.
The GLM-01 LMG features a barrel with a slotted flash suppressor, which also serves as a mounting base for attaching and launching rifle grenades, attaching a blank-firing adaptor or a bayonet.
GLM-01 LMG's used by the Renor Elemmiire, Haruspex light infantry soldiers (and other soldiers with a dismounted close combat role) and the Renor Xukuth Airborne Legion are equipped with an optical sight (SIO-Standard Issue Optic), with a fixed 4x magnification and an illuminated aiming pointer powered by a variable tritium light source. Mounted on the one-piece optic, pressure die-cast aluminium body are a set of back-up iron sights that consist of a front blade and small rear aperture. LMG's used with other branches of the armed forces when not on operations are configured with fixed iron sights, consisting of a flip rear aperture (housed inside a carry handle, mounted to the top of the receiver, replacing the sight) and a forward post, installed on a bracket above the gas block. The rear sight can be adjusted for windage, and the foresight—elevation. In place of the standard issue one-piece, a passive night vision scope can be used, and also a laser pointer.
Weapons used by some kahanym Bumelehk Canjelac(kBC - "General Policing Services") and other soldiers with a dismounted close combat role in operations in in the Kaldana badlands have had the standard issue optic replaced with the Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG).
The GLM-01 LMG is supplied with a sling, blank-firing adaptor, cleaning kit and a blade-type bayonet, which coupled with the sheath can double as a wire cutter (the sheath contains a small saw). The GLM-01 LMG can accommodate a 40 mm under-barrel grenade launcher for added suppression ability.
Characteristics
Caliber: 5.62x54mm Haruspex Imperium
Weigth: 3.7 kg empty; 4.8 kg loaded with helical drum and SIO, 6.9 kg with 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher
Length: 1145 mm
Length of barrel: 650mm
Feeding: 225 round helical drum, 750 round feed belt
Rate of fire: 610 - 775 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 940 m/s (3,084 ft/s)
Effective range: 450 m with iron sights, 650 m with SIO
After receiving feedback from users and incorporating the several design changes requested during the initial testing phase, including adapting the LMG for use with the heavier Haruspex Imperium 5.62x54mm round and improving reliability, the weapon system was accepted into service with the Haruspex House Legions in 1995 as the GLM-01 (General Light Machine Gun).
The GLM utilizes a system that is of a selective fire gas-operated design. The weapon uses ignited powder gases bled through a port in the barrel to provide the weapon's automation. The LMG uses a short-stroke gas piston system located above the barrel, which is fed gas through a three-position adjustable gas regulator. The first gas setting is used for normal operation, the second, for use in difficult environmental conditions and the third setting prevents any gas from reaching the piston, and is used to launch rifle grenades.
The weapon uses a rotating cylindrical bolt that contains 7 radially-mounted locking lugs, an extractor and casing ejector. The bolt's rotation is controlled by a cam pin that slides inside a helical camming guide machined into the bolt carrier.
The family is built in a bullpup layout (the magazine is behind the trigger), with a forward-mounted pistol grip. The main advantage of this type of arrangement is the overall compactness of the weapon, which can be achieved without compromising the barrel length, hence the overall length of the GLM-01 LMG is shorter than a carbine, but the barrel length is that of an assault rifle.
The GLM-01 is hammer-fired and has a trigger mechanism with a fire-control selector that enables semi-automatic fire and fully automatic fire (the fire selector lever is located at the left side of the receiver, just aft of the helical magazine). A cross bolt type safety prevents accidental firing and is located above the trigger; the "safe" setting blocks the movement of the trigger. The weapons are fed from a helical drum magazine, usually with a 225-round capacity. The magazine release button is placed above the magazine housing, on the left side of the receiver. When the last cartridge is fired from the magazine the bolt and bolt carrier assembly lock to the rear.
The GLM-01 LMG features a barrel with a slotted flash suppressor, which also serves as a mounting base for attaching and launching rifle grenades, attaching a blank-firing adaptor or a bayonet.
GLM-01 LMG's used by the Renor Elemmiire, Haruspex light infantry soldiers (and other soldiers with a dismounted close combat role) and the Renor Xukuth Airborne Legion are equipped with an optical sight (SIO-Standard Issue Optic), with a fixed 4x magnification and an illuminated aiming pointer powered by a variable tritium light source. Mounted on the one-piece optic, pressure die-cast aluminium body are a set of back-up iron sights that consist of a front blade and small rear aperture. LMG's used with other branches of the armed forces when not on operations are configured with fixed iron sights, consisting of a flip rear aperture (housed inside a carry handle, mounted to the top of the receiver, replacing the sight) and a forward post, installed on a bracket above the gas block. The rear sight can be adjusted for windage, and the foresight—elevation. In place of the standard issue one-piece, a passive night vision scope can be used, and also a laser pointer.
Weapons used by some kahanym Bumelehk Canjelac(kBC - "General Policing Services") and other soldiers with a dismounted close combat role in operations in in the Kaldana badlands have had the standard issue optic replaced with the Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG).
The GLM-01 LMG is supplied with a sling, blank-firing adaptor, cleaning kit and a blade-type bayonet, which coupled with the sheath can double as a wire cutter (the sheath contains a small saw). The GLM-01 LMG can accommodate a 40 mm under-barrel grenade launcher for added suppression ability.
Characteristics
Caliber: 5.62x54mm Haruspex Imperium
Weigth: 3.7 kg empty; 4.8 kg loaded with helical drum and SIO, 6.9 kg with 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher
Length: 1145 mm
Length of barrel: 650mm
Feeding: 225 round helical drum, 750 round feed belt
Rate of fire: 610 - 775 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 940 m/s (3,084 ft/s)
Effective range: 450 m with iron sights, 650 m with SIO