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Latest revision as of 19:28, 4 March 2022

RG G4 SOPMOD
RGG4Sopmod.jpg
A G4 SOPMOD II with R68 optics, front grip, AN/PEQ-2, and flashlight.
TypeAssault Rifle
Place of origin Erebonian Empire
Rubrum
Service history
In service2009–present
Used bySee Users
WarsSecond Lucis Civil War
Imperial Crisis
Production history
DesignerDavid Daniel
Designed2001-2009
ManufacturerRainford Group
Theimer Works
Daniel Armaments (for the rails)
Produced2010-Present
No. built70,750
Specifications
Weight3.52 kg (7.8 lb)
Length
  • 800 mm (31.5 in)

Cartridge5.56×45mm EB
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire700–950 RPM
Muzzle velocityStandard rifle: 910 m/s (2,986 ft/s)
Effective firing range500 metres (1,600 ft)
Maximum firing range2,700 metres (8,900 ft)
Feed system
SightsVarious optics

The RG G4 SOPMOD or the Gewehr 4 Special Operations Peculiar MODification (SOPMOD) is a family of heavily modified rifles, having a similar design and function to the Concordian AR-4A1 carbine rifles following Europan Standardisation in 2004. It's striking look is the result of being fitted with the DA RIS II rails made by Daniel Armaments.

The RG G4 SOPMOD was the result of the need for a universal replacement for different ARs that were issued. The concern came largely from different Allied Special Forces such as the SAS and the ESAS. Following the Europan Standardisation, Rainford Group worked to obtain the license to produce local copies of the AR-4A1, being that it was conceived as the standard assault rifle for use with Special Forces units. After Rainford Group obtained the license, the developers moved to experiment on standardising the rifle's design. Daniel Armaments CEO David Daniel assisted in the design, hence the handguard was replaced by the DA RIS II designed by the latter.

In 2009, the RG G4 SOPMOD made its way to the frontlines in the hands of Commonwealth Special Forces units. Today, it is the standard issue assault rifle for Task Force 141.

SOPMOD Block I

SOPMOD Block II

Users

Basel-Ebel
Erebonian Empire
Gallia-Bruhl
Jutland-Gimli
New Akiba
Nibelheim-Saxe-Hanover
Nihhon-koku
Rubrum
United Kingdom
Zanarkand