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| − | Originally commissioned after a study presented to the [[Stratocratic Authority]] cited a lack of mobile firepower as a failure in the [[1961 Paragon Siege wargame]]. | + | Originally commissioned after a study presented to the [[Stratocratic Authority]] cited a lack of mobile firepower as a failure in the [[1961 Paragon Siege wargame]]. The resulting weapon was plagued with issues until a copy of a [[Figueroa-25]] was captured being smuggled into Rakeo by a Mara gang member. By copying the modernized gas piston system into the design, issues with piston failure inherent in long bursts with the [[R480]] were resolved. |
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| + | A few models of the R480B have found their way out of Rakeo, likely by smugglers aligned with [[Mara Salvatrucha]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:47, 22 August 2022
| R480B Medium Machine Gun | |
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| Type | Medium machine gun |
| Place of origin |  Rakeo |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1975-present |
| Used by | Rakeo |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rakeo Brakeo |
| Designed | 1962 |
| Produced | 1975-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9 kg |
| Length | 120 cm |
| Cartridge | 8x40mm Rakeoian |
| Action | Gas-Piston |
| Maximum firing range | 500yd Effective |
| References | |
History and design
Originally commissioned after a study presented to the Stratocratic Authority cited a lack of mobile firepower as a failure in the 1961 Paragon Siege wargame. The resulting weapon was plagued with issues until a copy of a Figueroa-25 was captured being smuggled into Rakeo by a Mara gang member. By copying the modernized gas piston system into the design, issues with piston failure inherent in long bursts with the R480 were resolved.
Export
A few models of the R480B have found their way out of Rakeo, likely by smugglers aligned with Mara Salvatrucha.
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