Assault rifle

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Gameplay articles Fallout Assault rifle Fallout 2 Assault rifle XL70E3 Assault rifle (exp. mag.) H&K G11 H&K G11E Fallout 3 Assault rifle Chinese assault rifle Xuanlong assault rifle Jericho's Chinese assault rifle Wanda Infiltrator Perforator Fallout: New Vegas Assault carbine Assault carbine (GRA) Fallout 4 Assault rifle Handmade rifle Splattercannon The Problem Solver Fallout 76 Assault rifle Whistle in the Dark Handmade rifle Shattered Grounds Fallout Tactics AK47 M16A1 XL70E3 Ruger AC556F Steyr Fallout: BoS Assault rifle Fallout Shelter Assault rifle (rusty,enhanced,hardened,armor piercing) Infiltrator

Anassault rifle is a selective fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine. Assault rifles are the standard infantry weapons in most modern armies. Assault rifles are categorized in between light machine guns, which are intended more for sustained automatic fire in a light support role, and sub-machine guns, which fire a pistol cartridge rather than a rifle cartridge.

Models[]

Assault rifle (Fallout 1/2)[]

The AK-112 assault rifle^[1] is a military assault rifle. The AK-112 was in service during the early 21st century but was replaced by more modern models. Chambered for the5mm round, it utilizes a 24-round magazine. The AK-112 was eventually considered aged and was no longer in use prior to theGreat War.^[1]

Assault rifle (expanded magazine)[]

The AK-112 assault rifle with an extended, military sized, 100-round magazine modified by a qualified repairer with proper tools.

H&K G11[]

Considered one of the "best assault weapons ever made,"^[2] the H&K G11 is an assault rifle developed during the late 1960s byHeckler & Koch.^[3] It has revolutionized assault weapon design and fires4.7mm caseless cartridge, a round consisting of a block of propellant with a bullet buried inside.^[4] The loading and feed mechanism is physically very complicated but exceptionally fast and reliable. Rounds are fed into the weapon from a magazine that lies above and parallel with the barrel.^[3]

The rounds are oriented vertically (at 90 degrees to the bore) and are fed downwards into the rotary chamber so that they can be rotated 90 degrees for firing. Because the H&K G11 uses caseless ammunition, there are no extraction and ejection steps.^[3] The resultant weight and space savings allow the H&K G11 to have a very high magazine of 50 rounds.^[4]

H&K G11E[]

A variant of the standard G11 designed for special operations and squad level support. The G11E retains the base weapon's compact dimensions and exceptional fire rate, but adds a regulated low-light scope, suppressor, and offers an increased fire rate and better damage characteristics.^[5]

XL70E3[]

The XL70E3 was an experimental assault rifle developed in the late 21st century just before the Great War. Manufactured, primarily, from high-strength polymers, the XL70E3 is almost indestructible. It is light, fast firing, accurate, and can be broken down without the use of tools.^[6] It is equipped with a scope, fires5mm ammunition and utilizes a 20-round magazine.^[7]

Assault rifle (Fallout 3)[]

Manufactured by civilian defense contractorStent Security Solutions, the R Series of combat assault rifles was used reliably following the discontinuation of theM series in the early 21st century.^[8] Chambered for5.56mm ammunition, the R91 full-auto urban assault rifle is common throughout theCapital Wasteland.^[8]

The weapon was used bytroops on theAnchoragefront^[9] and served as theNational Guard's standard issue rifle during urban pacification operations, who were fully deployed inWashington D.C. at the time of theGreat War.^[8] As a result, despite the war having taken place two centuries ago, the R91 can be found commonly throughout the ruins of D.C., currently utilized by slavers and raiders as well as sold by legitimate traders and arms dealers.^[8] Like any firearm, the R91's effectiveness and accuracy will suffer without regular maintenance.^[8]

• For the unique R91 assault rifle found inFallout 3 cut content, seeWanda.
• For other versions inFallout Shelter, seerusty assault rifle,enhanced assault rifle,hardened assault rifle andarmor piercing assault rifle.

Chinese assault rifle[]

The Type 93 Chinese assault rifle^[10][11] was designed and manufactured by a Chinese industrial conglomerate for the People's Liberation Army during theResource Wars, for the purpose of equipping theChinese infiltrators andAmerican fifth-columnists. To this end, it was chambered for the abundant 5.56mm round and utilizes a 24-round magazine. Thousands of these weapons were smuggled into the US for use by Chinese operatives and sympathizers on the East Coast, and many remain functional even two hundred years after theGreat War. These rifles are also proven to be ready for manufacturing in post-War conditions.^[12]

• For the unique Chinese assault rifle found inFallout 3, seeXuanlong assault rifle.

Infiltrator[]

The Infiltrator is a silenced and scoped assault rifle. Its appearance consists of a black paint finish, a scope, and is basically a shortened and stock-less variant of the R91 assault rifle that was standard-issue for the National Guard at the time of the Great War. Similar to the R91, the Infiltrator fires 5.56mm rounds and utilizes a 24-round magazine, however its magazine is noticeably larger than a standard R91.

Despite its scope, the Infiltrator still suffers from the typical inaccuracy of assault rifles at long-range combat, limiting its suitability only for short and middle-range combat. It is one of the favorite weapons of thePitt raiders inThe Pitt and in 2281,Mick is known for having one in the collection of his secret arsenal inFreeside.

• For the unique Infiltrator in theFallout 3 add-onThe Pitt, seePerforator.

Assault carbine[]

The assault carbine is an automatic weapon that uses 24 round magazines. Chambered for5mm ammunition, it was created specifically for use by American airborne units.^{[Non-game 1]} The assault carbine has a very high rate of fire, and can empty its entire magazines in seconds. However, its compact design makes it easy to control, resulting in high accuracy and lowspread.

Assault rifle (Fallout 4/76)[]

TV series article:Heavy assault rifle (TV series)

This heavy assault rifle,^[13] originally built for use by troops inpower armor,^[14] is a long, cylindrical-barrel design which appears to share more characteristics with lightmachine guns than any other firearm.^{[15][Non-game 2]} It features a side-fed magazine which houses 30 rounds of5.56mmammunition (can be upgraded to hold up to 80) and has select fire capability in either semi-automatic or fully automatic. It offers immense recoil control and remains very easy to keep under control, even when fully automatic.

• For other versions inFallout Shelter, seerusty BOS assault rifle,enhanced BOS assault rifle,hardened BOS assault rifle andarmor piercing BOS assault rifle.

Handmade rifle[]

Gunsmiths inAppalachia and among theNuka-Worldraiders managed to create a durable, versatile rifle that can be adapted for a multitude of purposes, including an automatic rifle, close quarters carbine and sharpshooter rifle.

AK-47[]

	The following is based on information fromFallout Tactics.

The AK-47 is a selective-fire, gas-operated assault rifle developed in Russia that was widely used by the Soviet Army. It fires7.62mm rounds and utilizes a 24-round magazine. The main advantages of the AK-47 are its simple design, fairly compact size, being inexpensive to manufacture, and being easy to clean and maintain. This combination of ruggedness, reliability, and accuracy earned it the reputation of the being one of the best assault rifles ever made.^{[Non-canon 1]}

M16A1[]

	The following is based on information fromFallout Tactics.

The M16A1 is an assault rifle developed in 1967 byColt. The intention was to create an innovative firearm design that incorporated many of the new materials being used in aerospace design. The M16A1 is composed of durable aluminum alloy and hearty plastic, and fires5.56mm with a 24-round magazine. The M16A1 also has distinctive sights, consisting of a simple round screw-in front sight post. Through the years, it remained a very reliable assault rifle and was the standard rifle used by the US Army from 1970 and during the middle part of the 20th century, succeeding the M-14.

Ruger AC556F[]

	The following is based on information fromFallout Tactics.

The Ruger AC556F, created in the 1970s by Ruger, is a development of the Ruger Mini-14, an old assault rifle originally used only by police forces. The Ruger AC556F replaced it and was marketed for military and law enforcement use. It has a reflex scope, and fires 5.56mm with a 20-round magazine. As a heavy-duty automatic weapon, the Ruger AC556F was designed to for rough handling in the militaristic environments of combat zones or in pulling security duties.

Steyr AUG[]

	The following is based on information fromFallout Tactics.

The Steyr AUG is a bullpup assault rifle created in 1977 by Steyr Mannlicher. It's a selective fire weapon with a conventional gas piston operated action that fires from a closed bolt. It uses5.56mm with a 40-round magazine. Designed as a rifle that could be quickly adapted to a wide variety of roles, the Steyr AUG is a modular configuration rifle that employs a high level of polymer and advanced alloy components, consisting of six main assemblies: the barrel, receiver with an integrated telescopic sight, bolt and carrier, trigger mechanism, stock, and magazine.

Vault-Tec assault rifle[]

	The following is based on information fromFallout: Brotherhood of Steel.

A post-War scoped assault rifle designed by Vault-Tec in theCorporate Vault. TheVault-Tec assault rifle fires9mm rounds, has a vertical foregrip, a good rate of fire and fires bullets with great accuracy.

Mentioned and cut content[]

M199 assault rifle[]

Perhaps the most well-recognized weapon in the pre-War U.S. Military arsenal, the M199 earned its nickname "The Backtalker" from the unusual report the firing mechanism makes as it ejects a spent shell. Firing standard 5.56mm rounds, the M199 was the official infantry weapon of the U.S. Army.

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