The Gauss Assault Rifle (GAR20 L150A1) is the latest individual weapon in use by the British Military. It is manufactured by Sterling Arms Company at the Royal Small Arms factory at Enfield Lock. It is the latest in a long line of rifles developed by the company that made the famous Lee Enfield rifles.

 

Role

  • Type
    • Assault Rifle
    • Light Support Weapon

Service

  • Service History
    • Introduced 2022
    • A2 update 2029

Production

  • Variations
    • Rifle
    • A2 Rifle
    • A2 Light Support Weapon
    • A2 Carbine
  • Number in service
    • 350000 approx

Specifications

  • Weight
    • 3.1kg L150A2
    • 3.3kg L150A2 LSW
    • 2.8kg L150A2 Carbine
  • Length
    • 789mm L150A2
    • 910mm L150A2 LSW
    • 640mm L150A2 Carbine
  • Cartridge
    • 4mm x 35mm standard gauss fletchette
      • Standard
      • Explosive
      • Tracer
  • Action
    • Electric feed
    • Coil accelerator
  • Rate of Fire
    • 1100 rounds per minute
    • Single fire or 3 round burst
  • Muzzle Velocity
    • 1400 m/s
  • Effective Range
    • 800m for a single soldier
    • 1200m for a group
  • Maximum Range in an atmosphere
    • 1500m
  • Feed System
    • 80 round clip helical magazine that also contains the weapons battery
  • Sights
    • Standard SA mount for most sighting aids and laser markers

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