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The '''K-48''' Carbine is a semi-automatic rifle produced for the [[Elatian Army]]. It was the main service weapon of the Elatian Army from 1948 until the mid-1970's, when it was completely replaced by the [[AK-54]] in active units. K-48 carbines remained common amongst reserve and militia formations until the 1990's, and remain to this day in storage in large quantities. | The '''K-48''' ('Karabinaay 1948) Carbine is a semi-automatic rifle produced for the [[Elatian Army]]. It was the main service weapon of the Elatian Army from 1948 until the mid-1970's, when it was completely replaced by the [[AK-54]] in active units. K-48 carbines remained common amongst reserve and militia formations until the 1990's, and remain to this day in storage in large quantities. | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The K-48 is based on the long stroke gas system of the [[Belfras]]ian [[BR-10 Service Rifle]] | The K-48 is based on the long stroke gas system of the [[Belfras]]ian [[BR-10 Service Rifle]] captured during the [[Second Belfro-Elatian War]]. It possesses a ten-round detachable magazine, although it is usually loaded using stripper clips. It is backwards compatible with the bayonet of the old F-95/24 rifle, although it is usually issued with a cut-down version of the former. The K-48G variant is capable of launching rifle grenades. | ||
==Tactical use== | ==Tactical use== | ||
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The Elatian Army's infantry fought the war using a mix of [[Olesunn_Rifle#Fusilo_95.2F24|F95/24]] bolt-action rifles, [[AP-42]] submachine guns and {{wp|FM 24/29 light machine gun|Mi-32}} light machine guns (a pirated [[Talahara]]n weapon). Over time, the proportion of automatic weapons increased and a late-war Elatian infantry platoons might have two rifle squads and two submachine gun squads, with the number of automatic weapons outnumbering bolt-action rifles. After the war, young infantry officers recommended the introduction of a fully automatic assault rifle, chambered in an intermediate cartridge, which may replace both rifles and submachine guns. Conservative forces were resistant to such a move, citing the need to maintain long range firepower when fighting in defence. The K-48 represented a compromise, being a semi-automatic weapon with a long-barrel, chambered in an intermediate cartridge. The assault rifle was introduced through the back door by being presented as a replacement for submachine guns. | The Elatian Army's infantry fought the war using a mix of [[Olesunn_Rifle#Fusilo_95.2F24|F95/24]] bolt-action rifles, [[AP-42]] submachine guns and {{wp|FM 24/29 light machine gun|Mi-32}} light machine guns (a pirated [[Talahara]]n weapon). Over time, the proportion of automatic weapons increased and a late-war Elatian infantry platoons might have two rifle squads and two submachine gun squads, with the number of automatic weapons outnumbering bolt-action rifles. After the war, young infantry officers recommended the introduction of a fully automatic assault rifle, chambered in an intermediate cartridge, which may replace both rifles and submachine guns. Conservative forces were resistant to such a move, citing the need to maintain long range firepower when fighting in defence. The K-48 represented a compromise, being a semi-automatic weapon with a long-barrel, chambered in an intermediate cartridge. The assault rifle was introduced through the back door by being presented as a replacement for submachine guns. | ||
An Elatian infantry platoon of the 50's and 60's would possess three squads of ten, each equipped with one {{wp| | An Elatian infantry platoon of the 50's and 60's would possess three squads of ten, each equipped with one {{wp|FM 24/29 light machine gun|Mi-32}} light machine gun, two AK-54 assault rifles, six K-48 carbines, one RPG and one AP-42 submachine gun (carried by the RPG-gunner). One of these carbines would be a -G variant adapted for launching rifle grenades. They were transported in three {{wp|Type 1 Ho-Ha|TTV-49}} half-tracks if they were available, or more likely 6-wheeled 'potato-wagon' lorries if they were not. | ||
==Subsequent service== | ==Subsequent service== | ||
After the disastrous [[Elato-Enyaman Border War]] of 1971, the K-48 was finally retired from frontline service and entirely replaced by the AK-54. Nevertheless, they remain in storage in great quantities to arm reservists and militia. | After the disastrous [[Elato-Enyaman Border War]] of 1971, the K-48 was finally retired from frontline service and entirely replaced by the AK-54. Nevertheless, they remain in storage in great quantities to arm reservists and militia. Large numbers are stored in pristine conditions and are frequently exported as economical surplus weapons for the civilian market. | ||
==In Charnea== | ==In Charnea== | ||
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The K-48 was adopted by the [[Charnean Army]] in 1948 following several rounds of testing and competition at [[Mount Jekara Research Center|Mount Jekara]], seeing service in the low-level insurgency which followed the closing of the [[Agala War]] in 1947. The rifle would become the service rifle of the Charnean Army for the following two decades, eventually becoming the basis for the [[Kaokazuka]] {{wp|Type 63 assault rifle|Albarodan-63 assault rifle}}. | The K-48 was adopted by the [[Charnean Army]] in 1948 following several rounds of testing and competition at [[Mount Jekara Research Center|Mount Jekara]], seeing service in the low-level insurgency which followed the closing of the [[Agala War]] in 1947. The rifle would become the service rifle of the Charnean Army for the following two decades, eventually becoming the basis for the [[Kaokazuka]] {{wp|Type 63 assault rifle|Albarodan-63 assault rifle}}. | ||
Despite having previously phased out the K-48 in active service, the Charnean Army reintroduced the weapon and purchased significant numbers of rifles from Elatian stockpiles following the outbreak of the [[Ninvite War]]. Variants of the weapon remain in service with the Charnean Army to the present day | Despite having previously phased out the K-48 in active service, the Charnean Army reintroduced the weapon and purchased significant numbers of rifles from Elatian stockpiles following the outbreak of the [[Ninvite War]]. Variants of the weapon remain in service with the Charnean Army to the present day. | ||
Latest revision as of 03:42, 11 January 2024
 K-48 | |
| Place of origin |  Elatia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1948 - present |
| Used by | Elatian Army Charnean Army |
| Wars | Ninvite War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1946 |
| Produced | 1947 - present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.8kg |
| Length | 1,019mm |
| Barrel length | 520mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62x39mm |
| Action | Gas operated, rotating bolt |
| Effective firing range | 400m |
| Feed system | 10-rounds detachable magazine, stripper-clips compatible |
| Sights | adjustable iron sight |
The K-48 ('Karabinaay 1948) Carbine is a semi-automatic rifle produced for the Elatian Army. It was the main service weapon of the Elatian Army from 1948 until the mid-1970's, when it was completely replaced by the AK-54 in active units. K-48 carbines remained common amongst reserve and militia formations until the 1990's, and remain to this day in storage in large quantities.
Design
The K-48 is based on the long stroke gas system of the Belfrasian BR-10 Service Rifle captured during the Second Belfro-Elatian War. It possesses a ten-round detachable magazine, although it is usually loaded using stripper clips. It is backwards compatible with the bayonet of the old F-95/24 rifle, although it is usually issued with a cut-down version of the former. The K-48G variant is capable of launching rifle grenades.
Tactical use
The Elatian Army's infantry fought the war using a mix of F95/24 bolt-action rifles, AP-42 submachine guns and Mi-32 light machine guns (a pirated Talaharan weapon). Over time, the proportion of automatic weapons increased and a late-war Elatian infantry platoons might have two rifle squads and two submachine gun squads, with the number of automatic weapons outnumbering bolt-action rifles. After the war, young infantry officers recommended the introduction of a fully automatic assault rifle, chambered in an intermediate cartridge, which may replace both rifles and submachine guns. Conservative forces were resistant to such a move, citing the need to maintain long range firepower when fighting in defence. The K-48 represented a compromise, being a semi-automatic weapon with a long-barrel, chambered in an intermediate cartridge. The assault rifle was introduced through the back door by being presented as a replacement for submachine guns.
An Elatian infantry platoon of the 50's and 60's would possess three squads of ten, each equipped with one Mi-32 light machine gun, two AK-54 assault rifles, six K-48 carbines, one RPG and one AP-42 submachine gun (carried by the RPG-gunner). One of these carbines would be a -G variant adapted for launching rifle grenades. They were transported in three TTV-49 half-tracks if they were available, or more likely 6-wheeled 'potato-wagon' lorries if they were not.
Subsequent service
After the disastrous Elato-Enyaman Border War of 1971, the K-48 was finally retired from frontline service and entirely replaced by the AK-54. Nevertheless, they remain in storage in great quantities to arm reservists and militia. Large numbers are stored in pristine conditions and are frequently exported as economical surplus weapons for the civilian market.
In Charnea
The K-48 was adopted by the Charnean Army in 1948 following several rounds of testing and competition at Mount Jekara, seeing service in the low-level insurgency which followed the closing of the Agala War in 1947. The rifle would become the service rifle of the Charnean Army for the following two decades, eventually becoming the basis for the Kaokazuka Albarodan-63 assault rifle.
Despite having previously phased out the K-48 in active service, the Charnean Army reintroduced the weapon and purchased significant numbers of rifles from Elatian stockpiles following the outbreak of the Ninvite War. Variants of the weapon remain in service with the Charnean Army to the present day.