Approved Tech Anti-Tank Rifle Sparrovi Model 50

[Geneviève Lasedri]

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Intent: To create a reliable and easy-to-use anti-tank weapon for the Rebel Alliance.
Development Thread: [N/A]
Manufacturer: The Rebel Alliance
Model: Anti-Tank Rifle Sparrovi Model 50
Affiliation: The Rebel Alliance
Modularity: A scope, laser emitter, or specialized targeting sight may be affixed on top.
Production: Mass-production
Material: Durasteel barrel; Wood stock; FrictionGrip pistol grip coating
Classification: Slugthrower
Size: Handheld, but must be stationary and set up to be fired
Length: 2,100mm
Weight: 20.3kg
Ammunition Type: 14.5mm Tungsten Carbide slugs
Ammunition Capacity: 5 rounds
Effective Range: 1,200 meters
Rate of Fire: Semi-automatic
Special Features:

• Stabilization bipod
• Highly accurate and powerful fire
• Tough, durable construction
• Simple maintenance and operation
• Detachable casing to easily exchange camouflage exteriors

Description: The power of armored vehicles on the battlefield can be an overwhelming force, but giving the everyday soldier or militiaman the ability to remove those tanks and light walkers from a safe distance can change the tide of battle. The ATRS-50 is the weapon for the job.

This large and heavy rifle is easy to use, per the rebel doctrine. Simply set up within optimal firing range, load, and pull the trigger to send a 14.5-millimeter tungsten slug towards the enemy. It is capable of puncturing tank armor, such as that of light walkers, tanks, self-propelled artillery, etc. However, when it comes to larger and more shielded armored vehicles (such as AT-ATs, or vehicles with phrik/beskar armor), the round will not be able to penetrate the thick hull.

The Sparrovi Model 50 comes in three distinct and easy to connect sections: lower receiver, upper receiver, and elongated barrel. All one needs to do is connect all three components, load, and enjoy. The Tungsten round burrows into armor up to 175 millimeters thick--enough to chew through and hit an engine block, repulsorlift, or even spray the operator's compartment with deadly shrapnel.

But--as even great weapons do--the Model 50 has its drawbacks. The weapon itself is large, heavy, and cumbersome to handle on the move. The user must be in a stationary firing position with the bipod extended in order to operate the gun, its shear size and weight being next to impossible to lift and fire while standing. Still, its reliability and effectiveness make it a potential gamechanger in armor-heavy battles.

Credit to [member="Patricia Susan Garter"]

 

[Julius Sedaire]

[member="Geneviève Lasedri"] - Plenty of drawbacks and such features, and not overly penetrative. Just for your own FYI, this is obviously not going to penetrate beskar or phrik, and i'd like to see a small note added somewhere in there to state that to prevent any future dithering should the event arise. Excellent sub!

 

[Geneviève Lasedri]

[member="Ijaat Akun"]

Edited!

However, when it comes to larger and more shielded armored vehicles (such as AT-ATs, or vehicles with phrik/beskar armor), the round will not be able to penetrate the thick hull.

 

[Julius Sedaire]

[member="Geneviève Lasedri"] - Approved, Pending Secondary.

 

[Soliath Devin Talith]

Anti-Materials rifles are hard on the shoulder!

Approved.