The Armat M41AE2 Heavy Pulse Rifle is an American-made pulse-action support weapon weapon primarily used by the United States Colonial Marine Corps as a squad heavy automatic weapon (SAW), designed to enhance the firepower of rifle teams.
In between 2198 and 2199, this weapon was succeeded by the M41E3 Heavy Pulse Rifle and the M41E4 Heavy Pulse Rifle respectively.
Overview[]
Currently being introduced on a trial basis to selected rifle and recon platoons. The E2 is similar to a standard M41A Pulse Rifle except that the grenade launcher has been removed and the gun modified with a replaceable barrel. Scopes (likely magnified telescopic sights or red-dot sights) can be attached to the rifle for increased accuracy and sight picture over longer ranges.
This barrel is 8 centimetres longer to increase the operating forces on the round and the barrel shroud has been extended to provide a solid mount for a folding bipod. An optional 'L' feed ammunition magazine contains up to 300 rounds. The intention is to introduce the E2 as a light support weapon, the replaceable barrel offering greater rates of sustained fire in support of rifle and recon squads.
Trivia[]
- The rifle's appearance depicted in the Alien: The Roleplaying Game bears some resemblance to the Weyland Storm Rifle. That being said, it contradicts to what is described in the aforementioned book and Aliens: Colonial Marines Technical Manual, as it lacks the underbarrel weapon.
Appearances[]
- Aliens: Colonial Marines Technical Manual (mentioned only)
- Alien: The Roleplaying Game (mentioned only)
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