Huadai Precision Industries H83
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| Huadai Precision Industries H83 | |
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| File:AUC A3 range.png The Huadai Precision Industries H83 assault rifle | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin |  Anikatia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1983-Present |
| Used by | Anikatia; see Users |
| Wars | Myrdesia War, Seubyeni Islands Crisis |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1970-1982 |
| Manufacturer | Huadai Precision Industries |
| Unit cost | UR$545.23 (2014, H83R G3 export variant) |
| Produced | 1983-Present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | R 5.45mm: 3.20 kg (7.0 lb) R 5.65mm: 3.26 kg (7.2 lb) R 6.5mm: 3.75 kg (8.27 lb) DMR 6.5mm: 6.4 kg (14 lb) LMG 6.5mm: 6.85 kg (15.1 lb) |
| Length | R: 980 mm (39 in) (extended) / 730 mm (29 in) (folded) K: 915 mm (36.0 in) stock extended / 675 mm (26.6 in) stock folded DMR: 1,112 mm (43.8 in) LMG: 1,253 mm (49.3 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.45×39mm 6.5x40mmSI |
| Action | Gas-operated reloading, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 640-750 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 800-960 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 300-600 m sight adjustments |
| Maximum firing range | 2,400 m |
| Feed system |
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| Sights | Aperture rear sight, hooded forward post front sight |
The Huadai Precision Industries H83 is a family of small arms developed by the Anikatian Defence Development Agency and manufactured by Huadai Precision Industries. It is currently the standard service rifle of the Republic of Anikatia Armed Forces. The weapon system consists of a line of infantry arms consisting of an assault rifle, a light machine gun, carbine and a dedicated sniper rifle variant. In addition the carbine have been offered chambered in smaller intermediate-size cartridges.
History
The 1967 revolution led to the cancellation of the locally developed Huadai Precision Industries H67 prototype weapon which was never adopted. Instead the AK-56 rifle of Premislyd was quickly adopted to replace the Ag 3 and a local variant produced by Huadai Precision Industries as the H68 for "Huadai, model 1968". became the main service rifle of the new Anikatian People's Army.
It first saw major combat with the communist forces during the Nazali War and Kolenomese War of Liberation in 1970s. The communist forces won decisive victories and the H68 proved highly reliable and popular weapon, the design did also show some limitations, such a poor range, heavy weight along with bulk ammunition. During the Nazali War, the communist forces captured a number of new Emmerian M-16 assault rifles and evaluated them. Despite the rifle reliability issues compared to the H68. The DSRA realised that the M-16 offered a number of advantages such as lighter weight, better range and accuracy over the H68, and its new lighter cartridge allowed soldiers to carry more ammunition. Because of this, the DSRA began the process of procuring or designing a new automatic rifle to replace the H68 and the 7.62×39mm cartridge.
They soon began to develop the H83 and the 6.5x40mmSI cartridge, which was seen a number of developmental prototypes and later some production models. However for the initial productions version it was the new Koskazgan Cooperative standard 5.45x39mm cartridge that was adopted. After a long development period the H83 production began in 1982, and it was unveiled in 1983, when it was carried by Anikatian troops during the annual Mayday parade. It would soon replace the H68 and become the standard DSRA infantry rifle. In 1984, the H83 saw combat for the first time in the Myrdesia War with elite Anikatian forces.
Design
The H83 series of rifles use a fire control system and bolt carrier group are said to be derived from the Emmerian M16 rifle. The gas operating system is derived from the earlier H68 and is same as those systems found on the AK-56. This allows the design to be extremely simple and robust, these characteristics allow the rifle to be highly reliable in all conditions. While retaining most of the M16 design features, such as improved accuracy, lighter weight and smaller cartridge, resulting in very balanced combat weapon. The H83 has 3 selective firing modes: semi-auto, 3-round burst, and full automatic.
The standard assault rifle variant is fed from a 30-round, ABC plastic magazine. The transition to mainly plastic magazines and the relatively small sized, light weight, high velocity 5.45x39mm or 6.5×40mmSI cartridges yielded a significant weight reduction and allow a soldier to carry considerably more rounds for the same weight compared to the previous 7.62x39mm H68's an and initial prototypes of the H83.
Furniture
Early pre-production prototypes had two-piece wooden furnitures and fixed stock, although on production models this was replaced with a synthetic, high-impact black plastic handguard, folding stock and pistol grip. The assault carbine shares the same stock and pistol grip, but features a redesigned handguard featuring a metal heat shield. Latest variants have synthetic polymer furniture that are phosphated, for corrosion resistance and then coated with a black enamel making them more durable.
Sights
Standard sights with adjustable iron sights, consisting of notched rear tangent diopter-type adjustable rear iron sight mounted on the rear of the receiver, it is adjustable with a range scale marked from 100 to 1,000 m (graduated every 100 m), The front sight is a post adjustable for elevation in the field. Horizontal adjustment is done by the armory before issue.
Features
The H83 was designed to be a lighter, more accurate and reliable selectable fire rifle that could still be manufactured relatively quickly and at a lower cost compared to Free Pardes nations. The large gas piston, generous clearances between moving parts, and tapered cartridge case design allow the gun to endure large amounts of foreign matter and fouling without failing to cycle. Throughout its lifetime the weapon has been constantly upgraded with the latest variants incorporating picatinny rail mounts and synthetic polymer furnitures.
Variants
H-83A01
- Issue of 1972/76 – The very earliest prototype models had wooden furnitures and fixed stock, were chambered in 6.5x40mmSI in a 26 round box magazine., are now very rare.
H83R G1
- This design was chosen after earlier experimentation with an metal frame folding stock; excessive recoil caused it to be dropped from consideration. Used a plastic stock, rather than wood, to reduce weight, were chambered in 5.45×39mm in a 30 round box magazine.
H83G1 DMR
- A specialised dedicated semi-automatic sniper variant of the H83 assault rifle, this weapon was developed to provide not only excellent ergonomics but also expert precision. in 5.45×39mm with 10 round box magazine.
H83G1 LSW
- The H83 LSW light machine gun variant it has a heavier and longer barrel than an H83R1. This allows the H83 LSW to fire for extended periods of time without major loss in accuracy due to the barrel heating up, it is additionally equipped with a carrying handle, folding bipod and a more supportive stock. The H83 LSW functions identically to the H83 R1. It also uses the same 5.45×39mm ammunition. It has a similar design layout to the H83 series of rifles, with modifications to increase the H83 LSW's effective range and accuracy, enhance its sustained fire capability, and strengthen the receiver. Offered in 5.45×39mm with a 75 round drum magazine.
H83K G1
- 5.45×39mm chambered selective shortened carbine variant of the H83 rifle with 30 round box magazine and folding stock.
H83R G2
- 2nd generation edition of the H83 selective assault rifle, with 30 round box magazine and folding stock, chambered in 5.45×39mm round. assault rifle that offers more versatility compared to its predecessor. Apart from several minor improvements, such as a lightened bolt and carrier assembly to reduce the impulse of the gas piston and bolt carrier during firing, the rifle features a new synthetic polymer furnitures and stock made from a black, glass-filled polyamide.
H83K G2
- 2nd generation edition of the H83 selective shortened carbine variant of the H83 assault rifle with 35 round box magazine and folding stock, offered in 5.45×39mm round.
H83G2 LSW
- 2nd generation edition of the light machine gun variant, offered in traditional 5.45×39mm with a 75 round drum magazine.
H83G2 DMR
- 2nd generation edition of the specialised dedicated semi-automatic sniper variant of the H83 assault rifle, this weapon was developed to provide not only excellent ergonomics but also expert precision. in 5.45×39mm with 10 round box magazine.
H83R G3
- 3rd generation edition of the H83 selective assault rifle developed as result of the combat experience in Myrdesia War with the H83R G1 and G2. Modifications to the H83R G2 were extensive. In addition to the new rifling, the barrel was made with a greater thickness in front of the front sight post, to resist bending in the field and to allow a longer period of sustained fire without overheating. with 35 round box magazine, see a returns to the 5.45×39mm round.
H83K G3
- 3rd generation edition of the H83 selective shortened carbine variant of the H83 assault rifle, with 35 round box magazine and folding stock, offered in 5.45×39mm round.
H83G3 LSW
- 3rd generation edition of the light machine gun variant, offered in traditional 5.45×39mm with a 75 round drum magazine.
H83G3 DMR
- 3rd generation edition of the specialised dedicated semi-automatic sniper variant of the H83 assault rifle, this weapon was developed to provide not only excellent ergonomics but also expert precision. in 5.45×39mm with 10 round box magazine.
6.5mm variants
H83R G2A1
- 6.5x40mmSI variant of the 2nd generation edition with 26 round box magazine and folding stock.
H83K G2A1
- 6.5x40mmSI variant of 2nd generation edition of the H83 shortened carbine variant of the H83 assault rifle with 31 round box magazine and folding stock.
H83-G2A1 LSW
- 6.5x40mmSI variant of 2nd generation edition of the light machine gun variant, with a 75 round drum magazine.
H83-G2A1 DMR
- 6.5x40mmSI variant of 2nd generation edition of the specialised dedicated semi-automatic sniper variant of the H83 assault rifle, this weapon was developed to provide not only excellent ergonomics but also expert precision with 10 round box magazine.
Latest variants
H83R G4
- 4th generation edition of the H83 selective assault rifle featuring a modified gas system for increased reliability, longer picatinny rail on top of the weapon, offered in 5.45×39mm cartridge in 30 round box magazine.
H83K G4
- compact variant of the 4th generation edition of H83R fitted with a picatinny rail. Typically issued to front-line combat infantry units with room and weight constraints such as cavalry, military police, reconnaissance, paratroopers and airfield defence guards.
H83G4 LSW
- 4th generation edition of the light machine gun variant, offered in offered in 5.45×39mm round with a 75 round drum magazine.
Ammunition
The H83 series of rifles is available with variants chambered in the following cartridges 5.45×39mm and 6.5x40mmSI. Though the most common variant is issued in 5.45×39mm.
Accessories
The additional equipment the weapons is supplied with include: a secure carry case, 3 spare magazines, a magazine pouch, cleaning brush, muzzle cap, oil bottle, unified sling, front sight adjustment tool and a threaded blank-firing adapter.
Users
- Anikatia
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