RCA-2009

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The RCA-2009 (Raidhfil Coise-Athfhillteach 2009, or Type 2009 Repeating Infantry Rifle) is a bullpup-pattern assault rifle manufactured in Faneria. It is produced by the Central National Arms Foundry both for service in Faneria's army and for export. It was designed as a direct replacement of the jointly-developed RCA-1984 and serves as the primary infantry rifle for the country's armed forces.

Raidhfil Coise-Athfhillteach 2009
RCA-2009
TypeAssault rifle
Place of origin Faneria
Service history
In service2011–present
Used byFaneria Office of the National Army
Maloka National Liberation Army
WarsPeninsular War Final War of the Deluge
Production history
DesignerCentral National Arms Foundry
Designed2001-2009
ManufacturerCentral National Arms Foundry
Produced2010-
VariantsRCA-2009-.3

RCA-2009-Goirid

RCA-2009-Aonaicht
Specifications
Mass7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
Length30 in (762 mm)
Barrel length19.5 in (495.3 mm)
Width1.75 in (44.45 mm)
Height9.25 in (234.95 mm) without magazine

Cartridge.25x1.5 in (6.35x38.1 mm)
ActionGas-operated rotating bolt
Rate of fire850 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity3,120 ft/s (950 m/s)
Effective firing range1200 ft (366 m)
Maximum firing range9800 ft (2987 m)
Feed system20 or 30 round magazine or 60-round drum magazine
SightsIron sights or attached optical/night and laser sights

Design

Features

Calibers, Grenades and Rifle Grenades, Bayonets

Variations

RCA-2009-.3 - Chambered for legacy .3 inch and foreign 7.62 mm ammunition.

RCA-2009-Goirid - RCA 'Short', with shorter barrel and body for carbine use.

RCA-2009-Aonaicht - RCA 'Integrated', with built-in 1.5-inch underslung grenade launcher.

Users and Operational History

Capetian soldier tests out the RCA-2009 in pre-purchase trials, 2014

Faneria

Maloka

The Cape

Ashkenang