ESDWP-55
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| Energy Self Defence Weapon - Pistol - 55 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pistol |
| Place of origin | Terran Concordium |
| Service history | |
| In service | 3155 - present |
| Used by | Terran Concordium |
| Wars | Great Intergalactic War, War on Piracy, Medusa War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Axiom Defence |
| Designed | 3120-3149 |
| Manufacturer | Rusino Light Industries United Arms Technologies |
| Unit cost | 1992CcR |
| Produced | 3149 - present |
| No. built | Over 5 quadrillion built |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lb) |
| Length | 40 centimetres (16 in) |
| Width | 7.5 centimetres (3.0 in) |
| Height | 32 centimetres (13 in) |
| Cartridge | C1 class energy weapon output |
| Action | Electromagnetic linear plasma accelerator |
| Rate of fire | Maximum |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,122 metres per second (6,960 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | Effective range: 1,000 metres (1,100 yd) |
| Maximum firing range | 2,000 metres (2,200 yd) |
| Feed system | 50 shot fusion cells 100 shot extended cells |
| Sights | RAD-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.