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Types of Weapons and Ammunition

1. Pistols

Short firearms designed for personal defense and close combat.

  • Popular examples:
    • Glock 17: Semi-automatic, 9 mm.
    • Colt 1911: Classic single-action, .45 ACP.
    • Beretta 92FS: Military/police use, 9 mm.
    • Sig Sauer P226: Compact, 9 mm or .40 S&W.
    • Desert Eagle: Powerful, .50 AE.
  • Common ammunition:
    • 9×19 mm Parabellum (9 mm).
    • .45 ACP.
    • .40 S&W.
    • .50 AE.
    • .22 LR.

2. Submachine Guns (SMGs)

Light automatic firearms that use pistol ammunition.

  • Popular examples:
    • Uzi: Compact and reliable, 9 mm.
    • MP5 (Heckler & Koch): Tactical, 9 mm.
    • P90 (FN Herstal): Futuristic design, 5.7×28 mm.
    • TEC-9: Compact design, 9 mm.
  • Common ammunition:
    • 9×19 mm Parabellum.
    • .45 ACP.
    • 5.7×28 mm.

3. Assault Rifles

Automatic or semi-automatic weapons designed for military combat.

  • Popular examples:
    • M16: U.S. Army standard, 5.56×45 mm.
    • AK-47: Robust and reliable, 7.62×39 mm.
    • AR-15: Civilian version of the M16, semi-automatic.
    • FAMAS: French bullpup rifle, 5.56×45 mm.
    • G36 (Heckler & Koch): Modular and modern, 5.56×45 mm.
  • Common ammunition:
    • 5.56×45 mm NATO.
    • 7.62×39 mm.
    • 5.45×39 mm.

4. Rocket Launchers

Heavy weapons designed to destroy vehicles, buildings, or aircraft.

  • Popular examples:
    • RPG-7: Portable Russian rocket launcher.
    • M72 LAW: Lightweight and disposable, used by the U.S.
    • Bazooka: Classic from World War II.
    • Carl Gustaf M4: Reusable and versatile, anti-tank.
    • FGM-148 Javelin: Infrared-guided missile launcher.
  • Common ammunition:
    • Anti-tank rockets (HEAT, HE).
    • Guided missiles (e.g., Javelin missiles).

5. Machine Guns

Automatic weapons designed for sustained fire and combat support.

  • Popular examples:
    • M249 SAW: Squad-level light support, 5.56×45 mm.
    • PKM: Reliable Russian machine gun, 7.62×54 mmR.
    • Minigun: Rotary machine gun, .308 Winchester or 7.62×51 mm NATO.
    • MG42: German with high fire rate, 7.92×57 mm Mauser.
  • Common ammunition:
    • 5.56×45 mm NATO.
    • 7.62×51 mm NATO.
    • 7.62×54 mmR.

6. Sniper Rifles

Precision firearms designed for long-range shooting.

  • Popular examples:
    • Remington 700: Used by civilians and military, .308 Winchester.
    • Barrett M82 (M107): Anti-materiel, semi-automatic, .50 BMG.
    • Accuracy International AWM: High precision, .338 Lapua Magnum.
    • CheyTac M200: Extreme long-range shots, .408 CheyTac.
    • Dragunov SVD: Russian military sniper, 7.62×54 mmR.
  • Common ammunition:
    • .308 Winchester (7.62×51 mm NATO).
    • .338 Lapua Magnum.
    • .50 BMG.
    • .408 CheyTac.
    • 7.62×54 mmR.

Differences Between Submachine Guns and Machine Guns

1. Submachine Gun:

  • Definition: Compact automatic firearm that uses pistol ammunition.
  • Use: Ideal for close-quarters combat due to its size and maneuverability.
  • Typical examples: Uzi, MP5, P90.
  • Ammunition: Low-powered ammunition (e.g., 9 mm, .45 ACP).
  • Size: Smaller and lighter than machine guns.
  • Effective range: 50-150 meters.

2. Machine Gun:

  • Definition: Automatic weapon designed for sustained fire, using more powerful ammunition than submachine guns.
  • Use: Provides heavy combat support by suppressing enemies.
  • Typical examples: M249 SAW, PKM, Minigun.
  • Ammunition: Rifle or higher-power ammunition (e.g., 7.62×51 mm or .50 BMG).
  • Size: Larger and heavier, often requiring a tripod or mount (though some lightweight versions exist).
  • Effective range: 300-1,000 meters or more.
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