Fang Sniper System
| AR Scorpion | |
|---|---|
 The Fang Sniper System standard layout. | |
| Type | Semi-automatic Sniper rifle/Marksman rifle |
| Place of origin |  The Empire of Common Territories |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2012-Present. |
| Used by | TECT Armed Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Wolf Armaments. |
| Designed | 2012. |
| Manufacturer | Wolf Armaments. |
| Unit cost | $3,500 NSD. |
| Produced | 2012-Present. |
| No. built | N/A. |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.8 kilograms (loaded). |
| Length | 1,110 millimeters (fully extended). |
| Barrel length | 608 millimeters. |
| Cartridge | 7.58×54mm WA CTA (primary) 7.62×54mmR |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt. |
| Rate of fire | semi-automatic. |
| Muzzle velocity | 810 m/s. |
| Maximum firing range | 823 meters +. |
| Feed system | 20 round detachable box magazine. |
The Fang Sniper System (or simply 'Fang') is a semiautomatic, special application sniper rifle designed and manufactured by Wolf Armaments. Fang Sniper Systems are loosely based off earlier systems like the AR Scorpion and BR Forelis; this is especially true for Scorpion, for which the Fang was intended to serve with.
Fang Sniper Systems use a rotating bolt and a direct impingement gas system that fires the projectile through a cold hammered-forged 5R (five grove) free-floating barrel; the barrel also features over-the-beach (OTB) capability, such as drainage holes in the bolt carrier and buffer system, are used to enable the rifle to be fired safely after being submerged in water or in other extremely wet conditions. The gas system itself is designed to reduce impact force on users; a buffer spring tube is installed over this section to reduce further the perceived force felt from firing the weapon. Fang Sniper Systems are designed very similar to AR Scorpions; they utilize 60% of the same parts and are made from the same high grade aluminum and high-impact resistant plastics. Even the barrel, a five grove aluminum lined design is similar to the AR Scorpions. The firing mechanism features many improvements in design; these include a new leak-proof bolt system and internal carrier design. The bolt system features a grooving layout on its exterior, allowing for water build up and removal of obstacles during operation. This newer design also provides superior sealing, stress relief, material ejection, and supports frequent high-density use no matter the weapon's layout. This results in a more rigid barrel due to the elimination of taper-pin grooves, and does not require individually fit gas blocks or single-use taper-pins; this also improves the longevity of the barrel and the weapon's internal systems.
Fang rifles feature an over the barrel free floating rail system. This rail system allows Fang rifles to attach a variety of attachments, including optics, bipods, and other various electronics. The receiver top rail is the position where most optic sights are placed, such as sniper scopes. Fangs utilize a common series of twenty round box magazines as its source of ammunition - it is commonly clear (see-through) but other models are darker tinted; earlier designs utilize the same box magazines. The standard model rifle stock is a collapsing stock that features a cheek rest mount that can be adjusted. Although. Many of these stated standard parts and attachments can be interchanged with variable parts on the market, including pistol grips, stocks, rails covers, and various possible attachments.
As a marksman rifle for sniper purposes - Fang Sniper Systems are built for reliability and improved stealth. The barrel muzzle is a custom flash hiding design that acts as a moderate suppressor, working to suppress the noise of the gunshot. The design is built resistant to earthly harm, and is especially weather proof and waterproof. Accuracy is another top priority in design, hence the free-floating barrel and weapon layout. Its special purpose design allows Fangs to be used by almost any soldier in any role; from a designated marksman to a recon sniper, Fang rifles are accustomed to many missions for many services. The standard cartridge of the Fang is the 7.58×54mm WA CTA, which is a standard issue cartridge in the TECT Armed Forces; significant variants were never produced because both NATO and Soviet cartridges (Commoner too) share the same size and therefore modification are unneeded - variants for different barrels and receiver designs do exist, however.
Simunition Conversion
Conversion kits are available for all models of the Fang Sniper System; they include a bolt carrier (partly colored blue to distinguish it), blank-firing adapter for firing blanks, and an upper receiver colored blue to distinguish it for its practice use. The standard kit will also include a laser transmitter for laser combat systems to use; such systems would include individual soldiers carrying small laser receivers scattered over their bodies, which detect when the soldier has been illuminated by a firearm's laser. Each laser transmitter would be set to mimic the effective range and potential damage of the weapon on which it is used. Depending on how complex the laser combat system is, trainers can retrieve immediate results and statistics compiled by the system; such examples include readings that give medics a digital readout to determine which first aid method to practice and probability readouts. Using the conversion kit, the Fang Sniper can seamlessly integrate into these laser combat systems.