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The '''GB RAP 80''' from the Spanish acronym Rifle de Asalto de Pelaxia is | The '''GB RAP 80''' from the Spanish acronym Rifle de Asalto de Pelaxia is a [[Pelaxia]]n [[bullpup]] [[assault rifle]] chambered for the [[5.56×45mm]] [[intermediate cartridge]], designed in the 1960s by [[Godard Bonheur]], and now manufactured by [[Fabricaciones Militares]]. | ||
It was adopted by the [[Pelaxian Army]] in 1980 as the '''RAP 80''' where it replaced the [[7.62×51mm]] [[FM RAP 60]] [[battle rifle]] (a [[licence-built]] burgundian battle rifle).In production since 1978, it is the standard small arm of the ''[[Pelaxian Armed Forces]]'' and various [[Federal Police (Pelaxia)|Pelaxian federal police]] units, and its variants have also been adopted by a fews [[Federal Civil Guard]] units. | It was adopted by the [[Pelaxian Army]] in 1980 as the '''RAP 80''' where it replaced the [[7.62×51mm]] [[FM RAP 60]] [[battle rifle]] (a [[licence-built]] burgundian battle rifle).In production since 1978, it is the standard small arm of the ''[[Pelaxian Armed Forces]]'' and various [[Federal Police (Pelaxia)|Pelaxian federal police]] units, and its variants have also been adopted by a fews [[Federal Civil Guard]] units. | ||
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During the late 70's and the early 80's the Pelaxian Armed Forces enetered a plan to massively motorize its infantry regiments, which quickly brought to light the limits of the [[RAP 60]]. The long, heavy duty, 20 rounds magazine battle rifle was not suited for a mobile and rapid force that could reach a combat zone on the back of an APC. The military quickly put out a bid for the procurement of a new platform to meet the needs of a modern Pelaxian military. [[Godard Bonheur]], a Pelaxian engineering company founder by Yonderrian technicians had been working on a bullpup already in the 1960's, chambered for a smaller and faster caliber. | During the late 70's and the early 80's the Pelaxian Armed Forces enetered a plan to massively motorize its infantry regiments, which quickly brought to light the limits of the [[RAP 60]]. The long, heavy duty, 20 rounds magazine battle rifle was not suited for a mobile and rapid force that could reach a combat zone on the back of an APC. The military quickly put out a bid for the procurement of a new platform to meet the needs of a modern Pelaxian military. [[Godard Bonheur]], a Pelaxian engineering company founder by Yonderrian technicians had been working on a bullpup already in the 1960's, chambered for a smaller and faster caliber. | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
The '''RAP 80''' is a [[selective-fire]], [[bullpup]] weapon with a conventional [[Gas-operated reloading|gas-piston-operated]] action that fires from a [[closed bolt]]. It is designed as a [[Modular Weapon System]] that could be quickly configured as a [[rifle]], a [[carbine]], a [[sniper rifle]], a [[sub-machine gun]] and even an [[open-bolt]] [[squad automatic weapon]]. The RAP 80 employs a very high level of advanced firearms technology and is made with the extensive use of polymers and aluminium components. It is chambered in [[5.56×45mm]] cartridge and has the standard 1:9 [[rifling]] twist that will stabilise both SS109/M855 and M193 rounds. | The '''RAP 80''' is a [[selective-fire]], [[bullpup]] weapon with a conventional [[Gas-operated reloading|gas-piston-operated]] action that fires from a [[closed bolt]]. It is designed as a [[Modular Weapon System]] that could be quickly configured as a [[rifle]], a [[carbine]], a [[sniper rifle]], a [[sub-machine gun]] and even an [[open-bolt]] [[squad automatic weapon]]. The RAP 80 employs a very high level of advanced firearms technology and is made with the extensive use of polymers and aluminium components. It is chambered in [[5.56×45mm]] cartridge and has the standard 1:9 [[rifling]] twist that will stabilise both SS109/M855 and M193 rounds. The platform meant the transition from the 7,62 × 51 mm to a [[5.56×45mm]] with a 55 grain round for a faster and more effective bullet appropiate to the standard 20 inches barrel length. | ||
The submachine gun variants are chambered in [[9×19mm Parabellum]]. The RAP 80 consists of six interchangeable assemblies: the [[barrel (firearms)|barrel]], [[receiver (firearms)|receiver]] with integrated [[telescopic sight]] or [[Picatinny rail]], [[Bolt (firearm)|bolt carrier assembly]], [[trigger (firearms)|trigger mechanism]], [[Stock (firearms)|stock]] and [[magazine (firearms)|magazine]]. | The submachine gun variants are chambered in [[9×19mm Parabellum]]. The RAP 80 consists of six interchangeable assemblies: the [[barrel (firearms)|barrel]], [[receiver (firearms)|receiver]] with integrated [[telescopic sight]] or [[Picatinny rail]], [[Bolt (firearm)|bolt carrier assembly]], [[trigger (firearms)|trigger mechanism]], [[Stock (firearms)|stock]] and [[magazine (firearms)|magazine]]. | ||
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== Military adoption == | == Military adoption == | ||
===Pelaxian military=== | ===Pelaxian military=== | ||
The [[Pelaxian Armed Forces]] adopted the | The [[Pelaxian Armed Forces]] adopted the FM RAP 80 as its main infantry weapon system. It has a cyclic rate of fire of around 680–850 rounds per minute. | ||
The Pelaxian military tested it with a new grenade launcher specifically designed for it called the '''ML40 GLA''' (Grenade Launcher Assembly), one of the lightest underbarrel grenade launchers at less than {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} due to steel, aluminium, and synthetic parts. The GLA is mounted on the rifle's bottom accessory rail with the trigger moving through a removable plug in the trigger guard that allows for operation of the launcher inside of it, moving it further back than other launchers to maintain centre of balance and improve handling. The ML40 differs from the M203 by having a side-opening breech to allow for longer grenade rounds, a cross-bolt safety, and a new quadrant sight that mounts to the top rail alongside the rifle's optics. On 21 January 2014 however, FM announced they had instead selected the '''SL40''' grenade launcher due to "significant" engineering concerns with the ML40. The SL40 is a derivative of the [[RAP GL40]] launcher designed specifically for the RAP 80. It weighs {{convert|1.025|kg|lb|abbr=on}} and has a {{convert|180|mm|in|abbr=on}} long barrel. Though marginally heavier than the ML40, it has the same attachment, firing mechanism, and control layout. | The Pelaxian military tested it with a new grenade launcher specifically designed for it called the '''ML40 GLA''' (Grenade Launcher Assembly), one of the lightest underbarrel grenade launchers at less than {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} due to steel, aluminium, and synthetic parts. The GLA is mounted on the rifle's bottom accessory rail with the trigger moving through a removable plug in the trigger guard that allows for operation of the launcher inside of it, moving it further back than other launchers to maintain centre of balance and improve handling. The ML40 differs from the M203 by having a side-opening breech to allow for longer grenade rounds, a cross-bolt safety, and a new quadrant sight that mounts to the top rail alongside the rifle's optics. On 21 January 2014 however, FM announced they had instead selected the '''SL40''' grenade launcher due to "significant" engineering concerns with the ML40. The SL40 is a derivative of the [[RAP GL40]] launcher designed specifically for the RAP 80. It weighs {{convert|1.025|kg|lb|abbr=on}} and has a {{convert|180|mm|in|abbr=on}} long barrel. Though marginally heavier than the ML40, it has the same attachment, firing mechanism, and control layout. | ||
[[Defence Science and Technology Organisation|DSTO]] [[Advanced Individual Combat Weapon]] was an experimental weapon combining the barrel, action and magazine of an RAP 80 with an enlarged receiver and stock/body that also incorporates a multiple-shot 40 | [[Defence Science and Technology Organisation|DSTO]] [[Advanced Individual Combat Weapon]] was an experimental weapon combining the barrel, action and magazine of an RAP 80 with an enlarged receiver and stock/body that also incorporates a multiple-shot 40 mm grenade launcher. | ||
*The '''RAP 80''' is the standard individual weapon of the [[Pelaxian Armed Forces]]. It is manufactured by Fabricaciones Militares. It is issued and supplied to the armed forces of Pelaxia and incorporate a crosshair doughnut sight, it is also in service in 30 security forces. There are changes and differences between the original RAP 80 and the current RAP 80 A2. The changes includes a bayonet lug, a 1:7 in rifling pitch as found in the M16A2 assault rifle, optimised for the heavier 62-grain SS109/M855 round and an "automatic lockout" trigger that can physically disable the fully automatic position of the two-stage trigger mechanism found on the standard RAP. | *The '''RAP 80''' is the standard individual weapon of the [[Pelaxian Armed Forces]]. It is manufactured by Fabricaciones Militares. It is issued and supplied to the armed forces of Pelaxia and incorporate a crosshair doughnut sight, it is also in service in 30 security forces. There are changes and differences between the original RAP 80 and the current RAP 80 A2. The changes includes a bayonet lug, a 1:7 in rifling pitch as found in the M16A2 assault rifle, optimised for the heavier 62-grain SS109/M855 round and an "automatic lockout" trigger that can physically disable the fully automatic position of the two-stage trigger mechanism found on the standard RAP. The Pelaxian cadets also use this firearm for drill and training exercises. | ||
==== GB RAP 19 ==== | ==== GB RAP 19 ==== | ||
[[File:Australian soldier firing an EF88 assault rifle in 2018.jpg|thumb|An Pelaxian soldier firing an AMI 19|416x416px]] | |||
Entering the 2010's, the Pelaxian Armed Forces made a requirement for a modernization of their standar service rifle, complaining about the lack of modularity and outdated optics of the RAP 80. Once again, Godard Bonheur took the task of modifiying its baseline design, withouth altering much the structure and concept of the long lived platform required by the PAF. The [[5.56×45mm]] with a 55 grain round for a faster and more effective bullet appropiate to the standard 20 inches barrel length was also required to be mantained. | |||
The '''Godard Bonheur''' '''RAP 19''' was officially adopted by the Pelaxian Armed Forces in 2020, it was then designated as the '''Arma Modular de Infantería 19''' (AMI 19). Its nominal cyclic rate of fire is 740 rounds per minute. The AMI 19 is part of the 2020 Soldier Combat System project. It was developed and produced at the Pelaxian Armed Forces Industries factory in [[Fabricaciones Militares]], to fulfil current and near future requirements for the Pelaxian Armed Forces. It was first displayed to the public in the middle of 2012 and the initial production was scheduled for 2018, its final design and testing ended later on that year. Internally and externally the AIM 19 is still similar to the RAP 80, although it has received many distinctive upgrades and changes. Upgrades include the following: | The '''Godard Bonheur''' '''RAP 19''' was officially adopted by the Pelaxian Armed Forces in 2020, it was then designated as the '''Arma Modular de Infantería 19''' (AMI 19). Its nominal cyclic rate of fire is 740 rounds per minute. The AMI 19 is part of the 2020 Soldier Combat System project. It was developed and produced at the Pelaxian Armed Forces Industries factory in [[Fabricaciones Militares]], to fulfil current and near future requirements for the Pelaxian Armed Forces. It was first displayed to the public in the middle of 2012 and the initial production was scheduled for 2018, its final design and testing ended later on that year. Internally and externally the AIM 19 is still similar to the RAP 80, although it has received many distinctive upgrades and changes. Upgrades include the following: | ||
:1. [[Length of pull]] has been shortened by 15 mm. (The distance between the stock backplate and the grip; too long and it becomes difficult to handle on close quarters) | :1. [[Length of pull]] has been shortened by 15 mm. (The distance between the stock backplate and the grip; too long and it becomes difficult to handle on close quarters) | ||
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:11. Improved grenade launcher safety, the new KORD RIC (Rifle Input Control) electronic control system made by SND will also be integrated into the rifle. | :11. Improved grenade launcher safety, the new KORD RIC (Rifle Input Control) electronic control system made by SND will also be integrated into the rifle. | ||
=== RAP HBAR === | === RAP HBAR === | ||
[[File:AUG 9mm 03.jpg|thumb|A left-side view of the RAP Para.|430x430px]] | |||
The '''HBAR''' (Heavy Barreled Automatic Rifle) is a longer heavier-barreled variant of the standard for use as a [[light machine gun]] or [[squad automatic weapon]]. Its telescoping sight has a 4× magnification rather than the 1.5× magnification of the standard RAP. It can be modified to fire from an [[open bolt]] to allow sustained fire. To accomplish this, a modified bolt carrier, striker and trigger mechanism with sear are used. | The '''HBAR''' (Heavy Barreled Automatic Rifle) is a longer heavier-barreled variant of the standard for use as a [[light machine gun]] or [[squad automatic weapon]]. Its telescoping sight has a 4× magnification rather than the 1.5× magnification of the standard RAP. It can be modified to fire from an [[open bolt]] to allow sustained fire. To accomplish this, a modified bolt carrier, striker and trigger mechanism with sear are used. | ||
*The '''HBAR-T''' (Heavy Barreled Automatic Rifle-Telescope) is a designated marksman configuration of the HBAR that features a special receiver fitted with a 6×42 optical sight. | *The '''HBAR-T''' (Heavy Barreled Automatic Rifle-Telescope) is a designated marksman configuration of the HBAR that features a special receiver fitted with a 6×42 optical sight. | ||
=== RAP Para === | === RAP Para === | ||
The '''RAP Para''' also known as the '''RAP SMG''' or '''RAP 9mm''', is a [[submachine gun]] variant of the RAP chambered in [[9×19mm Parabellum]] cartridge and has been produced since 1988. | The '''RAP Para''' also known as the '''RAP SMG''' or '''RAP 9mm''', is a [[submachine gun]] variant of the RAP chambered in [[9×19mm Parabellum]] cartridge and has been produced since 1988. | ||