V58X ‘Tornado’
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| Athenite Industries V58X 'Tornado' | |
|---|---|
| Type | Modular Battle Rifle |
| Place of origin | Aacken |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2371-present |
| Used by | Aacken Armed Forces |
| Wars | Eaotar Rebellion |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1990 |
| Manufacturer | Athenite Industries |
| Produced | 2368-present |
| Variants | See V58X Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3Kg (Base Version) |
| Length | 890mm/89cm |
| | |
| Cartridge | 5.8x38mm AAF |
| Action | Delayed Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 750 rounds/min (normal), 900 rounds/min (rapid-fire) |
| Muzzle velocity | 1300 m/s |
| Effective range | 400m (normal engagement) |
| Maximum range | 900m |
| Feed system | 60-Round Detatachable Box, or 100-Round Drum Magazine |
| Sights | Active Sight with Designator and Zoom(0x to 12x), Stabilised Marksman Sight (up to 45x zoom) (V58MA only) |
The V58X 'Tornado' is the primary weapons system of the Aacken military (or AAF). It comprises a single base unit around which various additions and upgrades can be made. The main variant, the V58X, is issued to all primary infantry soldiers.
