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The '''Personal Automatic Longarm''', commonly referred to by its acronym, '''PAL''', is a select-fire rifle produced in [[North Ottonia]] and [[Ostrozava]] and used by the armed forces of both countries, first as standard service rifles, then in the {{wp|battle rifle}} role. It is still used by paramilitary Federal Guard and Civil Guard units in North Ottonia, and is commonly issued to army reservists. | The '''Personal Automatic Longarm''', commonly referred to by its acronym, '''PAL''', is a select-fire rifle produced in [[North Ottonia]] and [[Ostrozava]] and used by the armed forces of both countries, first as standard service rifles, then in the {{wp|battle rifle}} role. It is still used by paramilitary Federal Guard and Civil Guard units in North Ottonia, and is commonly issued to army reservists. | ||
It was developed from the same half-finished designs and prototypes as the Arthuristan [[L54 rifle]]. | |||
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Revision as of 22:16, 24 April 2020
| Personal Automatic Longarm | |
|---|---|
 PAL | |
| Type | Battle Rifle |
| Place of origin |  North Ottonia/ Ostrozava |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1952 - present |
| Used by | Ottonian Federal Defense Service, Ostrozavan Defense Force, Ottonian Federal Guard, various Ottonian Civil Guard services |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1943 - 1952 |
| Manufacturer | Torsfeld Arsenal |
| Produced | 1953 - present |
| No. built | > 4,000,000 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 4.25 kg (9.4 lb) |
| Length | 1,090 mm (43 in) (Standard Model) |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm, 7.62x54mmR |
| Action | Gas operated, tilting bolt, short-stroke piston |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic, selective fire |
| Effective firing range | 600m |
| Maximum firing range | 800m+ |
| Feed system | 20-round or 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | aperture sights |
The Personal Automatic Longarm, commonly referred to by its acronym, PAL, is a select-fire rifle produced in North Ottonia and Ostrozava and used by the armed forces of both countries, first as standard service rifles, then in the battle rifle role. It is still used by paramilitary Federal Guard and Civil Guard units in North Ottonia, and is commonly issued to army reservists.
It was developed from the same half-finished designs and prototypes as the Arthuristan L54 rifle.