ESDWP-55

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Energy Self Defence Weapon - Pistol - 55
TypePistol
Place of originTerran Concordium
Service history
In service3155 - present
Used byTerran Concordium
WarsGreat Intergalactic War, War on Piracy, Medusa War
Production history
DesignerAxiom Defence
Designed3120-3149
ManufacturerRusino Light Industries
United Arms Technologies
Unit cost1992 CcR
Produced3149 - present
No. builtOver 5 quadrillion built
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Weight1.5 kilograms (3.3 lb)
Length40 centimetres (16 in)
Width7.5 centimetres (3.0 in)
Height32 centimetres (13 in)

CartridgeC1 class energy weapon output
ActionElectromagnetic linear plasma accelerator
Rate of fireMaximum
Muzzle velocity2,122 metres per second (6,960 ft/s)
Effective firing rangeEffective range: 1,000 metres (1,100 yd)
Maximum firing range2,000 metres (2,200 yd)
Feed system50 shot fusion cells
100 shot extended cells
SightsRAD-5 hologram sight projector

The Energy Self Defence Weapon - Pistol - 55 is a Concordian plasma pistol, firing superheated hydrogen plasma that is potent against both armour and energy defenses. As a self defence weapon, the ESDWP-55 is designed as a secondary weapon for front line troops or primary self defence weapon for officers and specialised troops.