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{{Infobox weapon | {{Infobox weapon | ||
| name = SAR-40 | | name = SAR-40 | ||
| image = | | image = PTR White background.jpg | ||
| image_size = 300 | | image_size = 300 | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = | | caption = 1980s era SAR-4004 | ||
| type = Assault rifle | | type = Assault rifle | ||
| origin = {{flag|Urcea}} | | origin = {{flag|Urcea}} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Background === | === Background === | ||
The beginning of the [[Second Great War]] exposed a significant lack of firepower in the [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]], as Urcean and allied soldiers primarily using [[SR-9C]] bolt action rifles were commonly outgunned by [[Caphiria|Caphirian]] supplied soldiers of the [[Deric Republic]] using semi-automatic rifles. While the Royal and Imperial Army managed to win victories due to its often superior numbers, its soldiers were clearly not equipped for the inevitable battles in [[Urlazio]] and [[Sarpedon]]. Field testimonies and studies conducted by the Army also indicated that its rifles - commonly sighted out to 2000 meters - were designed for engagements at ranges that were not actually taking place. Most engagements were at relatively close range, where heavier, longer bolt action rifles and carbines performed especially poorly. The Army began to adopt [[Lansing-Mitchell]] rifles in 1936, the third year of the war, but although it was semi-automatic it still used far larger rounds than necessary. | The beginning of the [[Second Great War]] exposed a significant lack of firepower in the [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]], as Urcean and allied soldiers primarily using [[SR-9C]] bolt action rifles were commonly outgunned by [[Caphiria|Caphirian]] supplied soldiers of the [[Deric Republic]] using semi-automatic rifles. While the Royal and Imperial Army managed to win victories due to its often superior numbers, its soldiers were clearly not equipped for the inevitable battles in [[Urlazio]] and [[Sarpedon]]. Field testimonies and studies conducted by the Army also indicated that its rifles - commonly sighted out to 2000 meters - were designed for engagements at ranges that were not actually taking place. Most engagements were at relatively close range, where heavier, longer bolt action rifles and carbines performed especially poorly. The Army began to adopt [[Lansing-Mitchell]] rifles in 1936, the third year of the war, but although it was semi-automatic it still used far larger rounds than necessary. | ||
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=== Fino Development === | === Fino Development === | ||
Design work on the SAR-40 began in 1938, as arms designer Francis [[Fino Family Arms|Fino]]'s own service early in the [[Second Great War]] imparted valuable lessons regarding infantry firepower in closer quarters than military designers had initially intended. After several prototypes, Fino eventually arrived on a fully functional model in early 1939. That year, the PR1FD (Prototype Rifle 1, Fino Design) was presented for official military trials. The PR1FD was originally separated into a semi-automatic version and a fully automatic version (intended to serve as a submachine gun) which were otherwise indistinguishable; these weapons were originally going to be adopted as the SR-39 and SMP-39. The Royal and Imperial Army officially selected the PR1FD and ordered tens of thousands of semi-automatic and automatic versions, but production issues lead to the creation of a single select-fire version in September 1939. This version excelled in all live fire tests and was well liked in limited field tests; it was subsequently adopted as the SAR-40. | Design work on the SAR-40 began in 1938, as arms designer Francis [[Fino Family Arms|Fino]]'s own service early in the [[Second Great War]] imparted valuable lessons regarding infantry firepower in closer quarters than military designers had initially intended. After several prototypes, Fino eventually arrived on a fully functional model in early 1939. That year, the PR1FD (Prototype Rifle 1, Fino Design) was presented for official military trials. The PR1FD was originally separated into a semi-automatic version and a fully automatic version (intended to serve as a submachine gun) which were otherwise indistinguishable; these weapons were originally going to be adopted as the SR-39 and SMP-39. The Royal and Imperial Army officially selected the PR1FD and ordered tens of thousands of semi-automatic and automatic versions, but production issues lead to the creation of a single select-fire version in September 1939. This version excelled in all live fire tests and was well-liked in limited field tests; it was subsequently adopted as the SAR-40. | ||
===Service=== | ===Service=== | ||
In 1940, the fixed-stock version with selective fire was introduced into active service with selected units of the Royal and Imperial Army, becoming the standard infantry rifle. The rifle served as the standard issue service weapon from then until 1987, when it was replaced by the [[SAR-99]]. The SAR-40 was appreciated by military historians and soldiers alike, who praised the innovative nature, relative ease of use, and firepower the weapon afforded the Urcean infantry of the late [[Second Great War]] and [[Occidental Cold War]]. The weapon saw a second term of service as a weapon, being reactivated in 2023 for support troops, allied militias, military police and other auxiliary units during the [[Final War of the Deluge]]. Though decommissioned again in 2025, it remains in service with many nations aligned with [[Urcea]]. | In 1940, the fixed-stock version with selective fire was introduced into active service with selected units of the Royal and Imperial Army, becoming the standard infantry rifle. The rifle served as the standard issue service weapon from then until 1987, when it was replaced by the [[SAR-99]]. The SAR-40 was appreciated by military historians and soldiers alike, who praised the innovative nature, relative ease of use, and firepower the weapon afforded the Urcean infantry of the late [[Second Great War]] and [[Occidental Cold War]]. The weapon saw a second term of service as a weapon, being reactivated in 2023 for support troops, allied militias, military police and other auxiliary units during the [[Final War of the Deluge]]. Though decommissioned again in 2025, it remains in service with many nations aligned with [[Urcea]]. | ||
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====SAR-40 (Base)==== | ====SAR-40 (Base)==== | ||
The first production model of the SAR-40, commonly known as the "base" model, was in production and service through 1948. | The first production model of the SAR-40, commonly known as the "base" model, was in production and service through 1948. | ||
[[File:StG CETME A2b (1).jpg|thumb|left|100px|Base SAR-40 with a [[1946]] manufacture date.]] | |||
====SAR-4001==== | ====SAR-4001==== | ||
====SAR-4002==== | ====SAR-4002==== | ||
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The 4003 variant, introduced in 1974, made a number of cosmetic changes to the rifle. All wood parts were replaced with aluminum. The iron sights were changed from notch-and-post {{wp|Iron_sights#Open_sights|open sights}} to {{wp|Iron_sights#Aperture_sights|aperture sights}}. | The 4003 variant, introduced in 1974, made a number of cosmetic changes to the rifle. All wood parts were replaced with aluminum. The iron sights were changed from notch-and-post {{wp|Iron_sights#Open_sights|open sights}} to {{wp|Iron_sights#Aperture_sights|aperture sights}}. | ||
====SAR-4004==== | ====SAR-4004==== | ||
The 4004 variant, introduced in 1982, replaced the earlier aluminum parts with new | The 4004 variant, introduced in 1982, replaced the earlier aluminum parts with new fiberglass parts, reducing the weight of the rifle significantly. | ||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||