Stoner 63A Carbine
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Factions | Weapon | Icon | Classes | Ammo |
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![]() US |
![]() Stoner 63A Carbine |
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30 / 90 |
Damage Base | Headshot × | Chest × | Stomach × | Leg × | Arm × | Bayonet | Rifle Grenades |
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33 | ×2.5 = 82.5 | ×1.2 = 39.6 | ×1.15 = 37.95 | ×0.8 = 26.4 | ×0.75 = 19.8 | NO | NO |
Designation | Weapon Type | Fire Modes | Fire Rate | Bullet Spread ° | Range Modifier | Muzzle Velocity | Projectile weight | Weight |
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XM22 | Carbine | Auto+Semi | 750 RPM | 7.81° & 1.75° ADS | 0.935 | 991 m/s | 12.3g (189.8gr) | 3.52 kg (7.76 lbs) |
Full name | Ammo Type | Place of Origin | Date | Armory | Barrel Length | Total Length | Weapon Script Name |
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Stoner 63A Carbine | 5.56mm | USA | 1963 | Cadillac Gage Knight's Armament Company |
15.7 in (398.8 mm) | 36.68 in (931.7 mm) | weapon_stoner63_c |
HISTORY
The Stoner 63, designed by Eugene Stoner, is an innovative modular weapon system developed during the Vietnam War era. Its versatility allowed it to be configured as a rifle, carbine, light machine gun, or even a vehicle-mounted weapon. Its lightweight design and ability to quickly change configurations made it ideal for jungle warfare conditions in Vietnam, where mobility and adaptability were crucial. Despite its promising features, production and deployment were limited, and it didn't see widespread use due to various factors including cost and reliability issues. However, its legacy as a forward-thinking firearm design continues to influence modern small arms development.
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