GL05 Universal Support Weapon
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| Universal Support Weapon | |
|---|---|
| File:Universal support weapon.png | |
| Place of origin | Arthurista |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Arthuristan Dynamics |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 22.7 kg(Gun, mount, and fire control) |
| Length | 1,326mm |
| Barrel length | 638mm |
| Crew | 2 men |
| Caliber | 25x59mm airburst grenade, 12.7mm Browning HMG |
| Action | Gas operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 500 RPM |
| Effective firing range | 2,000m |
| Maximum firing range | 3,600m |
| Feed system | 31-Round Ammunition Can (Right or Left Feed), belt fed |
| Sights | Grenade Launcher: computerized with viewfinder Machine Gun: fixed rear iron or telescopic sight |
The Universal Support Weapon (USW) was designed to replace two heavy infantry support weapons in Arthuristan service: the Browning HMG and the Mk19. The operator can use the attached viewfinder screen, laser rangefinder and miniature ballistics-computer to program the munition to airburst at a designated range. The USW system can be converted into a heavy machine gun chambered in 12.7x99 BMG in 1.5 seconds. When manpacked, it is divided between two crew members, one carrying the gun and the other the tripod, as a result of the weapon's greatly reduced weight compared to the Browning M2 and the Mk19. A platoon of nine is available to each infantry battalion.