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| image = RS51.webp | | image = RS51.webp | ||
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| caption = RS-51 ( | | caption = RS-51 (original model) | ||
| origin = {{ | | origin = {{flagicon|Flag Calinthia}} [[Calinthia]] | ||
| type = Assault rifle | | type = Assault rifle | ||
<!-- Type selection -->| is_ranged = Yes | <!-- Type selection -->| is_ranged = Yes | ||
<!-- Service history -->| service = 1951–present | <!-- Service history -->| service = 1951–present | ||
| used_by = {{flagicon| | | used_by = {{flagicon|Flag_of_Calinthia}} [[Calinthian Armed Forces]]<br> | ||
See ''[[#Users|Users]]'' | See ''[[#Users|Users]]'' | ||
| wars = [[Calinthian Purges]] | | wars = [[Calinthian Purges]] | ||
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| design_date = 1950-1951 | | design_date = 1950-1951 | ||
| manufacturer = [[YERA]] | | manufacturer = [[YERA]] | ||
| production_date = | | production_date = 1951-1990 | ||
| number = | | number = | ||
| variants = <!-- General specifications --> | | variants = <!-- General specifications --> | ||
| weight = | | weight = 2.8 kg (6.12 lb) (RS-51) | ||
| length = 1,025 mm (40.4 in) | | length = 1,025 mm (40.4 in) | ||
| part_length = | | part_length = 450 mm (17.7 in) | ||
| width = 45 mm (1.8 in) | | width = 45 mm (1.8 in) | ||
| height = 220 mm (8.7 in) with inserted magazine | | height = 220 mm (8.7 in) with inserted magazine | ||
| diameter = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> | | diameter = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> | ||
| cartridge = [[ | | cartridge = [[6.5×55mm Calinthian]]<br>[[7.92×57mm Calinthian]] | ||
| action = [[Gas-operated]], [[rotating bolt]] | | action = [[Gas-operated]], [[rotating bolt]] | ||
| rate = | | rate = 500–600 rounds/min | ||
| velocity = | | velocity = 800 m/s (2,625 ft/s) | ||
| range = | | range = 200–400 meters | ||
| max_range = | | max_range = | ||
| feed = 20 - 30 round magazines | | feed = 20 - 30 round magazines | ||
| sights = | | sights = Rear: rotary diopter; front: hooded post | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''RS-51''' | The '''RS-51''' was designed by [[Atonia Freducciana]], a wealthy business-woman from Napolis in 1950 while working for [[YERA]]. It's main user is [[Calinthia]]. It was designed due to the [[Calinthian Mililtary]]'s necessity for a modern main battle rifle. The nationalized company YERA was funded by the Calinthian government in 1949 to begin designing a main battle rifle that the [[Calinthian Armed Forces]] could use. | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
===Development history=== | ===Development history=== | ||
Designed by [[YERA]] Industries in 1950 and created in 1951, the RS-51 is the primary assault rifle of the [[Calinthian Armed Forces]]. | Designed by [[YERA]] Industries in 1950 and created in 1951, the RS-51 is the primary assault rifle of the [[Calinthian Armed Forces]]. | ||
===Design features=== | ===Design features=== | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
===Calinthian Armed Forces=== | ===Calinthian Armed Forces=== | ||
===Other Users=== | ===Other Users=== | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
===Non-state users=== | ===Non-state users=== | ||
[[File:EI_Logo.png|18px]] | [[File:EI_Logo.png|18px]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
[[Category:Military technology]] | [[Category:Military technology]] | ||
[[Category:Military]] | [[Category:Military]] | ||
Revision as of 18:53, 26 December 2022
| RS-51 | |
|---|---|
 RS-51 (original model) | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Template:Country data Flag Calinthia Calinthia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1951–present |
| Used by | Template:Country data Flag of Calinthia Calinthian Armed Forces See Users |
| Wars | Calinthian Purges |
| Production history | |
| Designer | YERA |
| Designed | 1950-1951 |
| Manufacturer | YERA |
| Produced | 1951-1990 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.8 kg (6.12 lb) (RS-51) |
| Length | 1,025 mm (40.4 in) |
| Barrel length | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Width | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Height | 220 mm (8.7 in) with inserted magazine |
| Cartridge | 6.5×55mm Calinthian 7.92×57mm Calinthian |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 500–600 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 800 m/s (2,625 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 200–400 meters |
| Feed system | 20 - 30 round magazines |
| Sights | Rear: rotary diopter; front: hooded post |
The RS-51 was designed by Atonia Freducciana, a wealthy business-woman from Napolis in 1950 while working for YERA. It's main user is Calinthia. It was designed due to the Calinthian Mililtary's necessity for a modern main battle rifle. The nationalized company YERA was funded by the Calinthian government in 1949 to begin designing a main battle rifle that the Calinthian Armed Forces could use.
Design
Development history
Designed by YERA Industries in 1950 and created in 1951, the RS-51 is the primary assault rifle of the Calinthian Armed Forces.
Design features
Operational history
Calinthian Armed Forces
Other Users
Variants
- RS-51 - Original production run. These are the earliest models and were used in the Calinthian Purges by the CAF. Still in use by guerilla factions including the Protestants of Calinthia organization.
- RS-86 -
- RS-02 - The latest and most modern addition to the RS-51 family. Designed and produced in 2002, the RS-02 has improved rails for attachments, increased magazine size, and made of stronger materials.
Users
Non-state users
