Mikelis Y180
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| Mikelis Y180 | |
|---|---|
 Mikelis Y180 in 5.56×45mm | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Romaia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2009–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Michail Zervos |
| Designed | 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Mikelis |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) (empty with 304 mm (12.0 in) barrel) 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) (empty with 406 mm (16.0 in) barrel) |
| Length | 914 mm (36.0 in) (stock extended) 864 mm (34.0 in) (stock collapsed) 686 mm (27.0 in) (stock folded) (with 406 mm (16.0 in) barrel) 813 mm (32.0 in) (stock extended) 762 mm (30.0 in) (stock collapsed) 584 mm (23.0 in) (stock folded) (with 304 mm (12.0 in) barrel) |
| Barrel length | 16 in (406.4 mm) 12 in (304.8 mm) |
| Width | 80 mm (with extended stock) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×39mm .22 Long Rifle (Y180 .22 LR) |
| Action | Short-stroke piston, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 850 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 800 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 5 position rear sight up to 600 m (656 yd) |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG Magazine, 100-round detachable C-Mag drum magazine (5.56×45mm NATO) AKM magazines (7.62×39mm) |
| Sights | Back-up folding iron sights and integrated Picatinny rail for various optical sights |
The Mikelis Y180 is a Romaian modular assault rifle manufactured by Mikelis. Developed for the Romaian Armed Forces as part of the '"Hoplite XXI" program, the Y180 was launched in 2009 as a commercial weapon system independent from the Hoplite XXI ensemble, complete with a companion single-shot 40×46mm NATO low-velocity grenade launcher, called the Y340, which can be mounted underneath the rifle or used with an ad hoc stock system as a stand-alone weapon.
In late 2015, Mikelis introduced the Mikelis Y200 chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge.
Design
Mikelis Y180 features a short-stroke gas piston driven system similar to the Heckler & Koch G36 and HK416, with a gas block regulator adjustment located above the barrel. It features an ambidextrous safeties, magazine release (right side, left side, and "AK" style), bolt release and charging handle, as well as the ability to change which side spent casings are ejected, a quick-change barrel which can be removed and replaced in seconds without any tools, Picatinny rails, and a foldable telescopic stock.
Mikelis Y180 features a STANAG 4694 NATO Accessory Rail at 12 o'clock that is backwards-compatible with the STANAG 2324/MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail. At 6 o'clock it features the STANAG 2324/MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail.
Users
Romaia Used by the Romaian Armed Forces
Iavonia Used by the Iavonic Army