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Firearms of the Royal Katinean Defence Forces


HANDGUNS

Sig Sauer P320 (M116)

Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Length: 8.0 Inches
Height: 5.5 Inches
Barrel Length: 4.7 Inches
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Feed System: 17- or 32-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Allenia
Entered Service: 2016
Info: The Sig P320 was selected in 2016 to Replace the M1911 Handgun as the Standard Service Pistol of the RKDF. It is used by the 3 War Services, and is entering Service in the Coast Guard and Gendarmerie, and is expected to replace the 1911 in all the Services and the TFs in 2030.

Colt M1911A1 (M130)

Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Length: 8.5 Inches
Height: 5.5 Inches
Barrel Length: 5.03 Inches
Caliber: .45 ACP
Feed System: 7- or 8-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Allenia
Entered Service: 1930
Info: The First M1911A1s entered Service with the Newly-Formed Katinean Defence Forces in 1930, and would see Service for Close to a Century, being used in Wars such as the Kriegan War, Kyupinnese Civil Crisis, East-West Nordian War, Zyvstesk War and the Famous Nankos Crisis. Although now Officially being replaced with the P320, The 1911 is still being used by Non-Frontline Forces such as Medics, Engineers and Dog-Handlers, aswell as still being used as the Service Pistol of the Territorial Forces, And is widely used in the Gendarmerie.

Sig Sauer P226 (M186)

Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Length: 7.7 Inches
Height: 5.5 Inches
Barrel Length: 4.4 Inches
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Feed System: 10-, 15-, 17-, 18- or 20-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Erunia
Entered Service: 1986
Info: The Sig P226 is the Standard Issue Service Pistol of the Katinean Gendarmerie. It was Selected in 1986 after the 1984 Atrograd Stadium Massacre, to Replace the Aging 1911 Handguns used at the Time. The P226 was also Adopted by certain Special Operations Units, who felt the 1911 was too outdated for their Operations. The P320 is intented to begin Replacing the P226 By the Late 2020s in most Gendarmerie Units, and has already began to be Phased out by most SOF Units.

Walther P99 (M100)

Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Length: 7.1 Inches
Height: 5.3 Inches
Barrel Length: 4 Inches
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Feed System: 10-. 15-, 17- or 20-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Erunia
Entered Service: 2000
Info: The Walther P99 Pistol is used by Special Forces and Intelligence Operatives as a Compact, Concealable Pistol. It was brought into service in 2000 to provide these Units with a Suitable Concealable Pistol.

Glock 18 (M190)

Type: Selective-Fire Pistol
Length: 7.32 Inches
Height: 5.9 Inches
Barrel Length: 4.49 Inches
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Feed System: 6-, 10-, 13-, 15-, 17-, 19-, 24-, 31-, 33-, 40-, 50-, or 100-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Agin
Entered Service: 1990
Info: The Glock 18 is a Selective-Fire Handgun, Capable of Firing in Full-Auto. It is Issued to Special Forces Units and Gendarmerie TSI. It has also recently begun being issued to Pilots, to give them a More Capable Defence incase of Being Brought Down.


ASSAULT RIFLES

IWI Tavor 21 (M201)

Type: Bullpup Assault Rifle
Length: 28.3 Inches
Height: Unknown
Barrel Length: 18 Inches
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Feed System: 30 Round STANAG Magazine
Country of Origin: Katinea
Entered Service: 2001
Info: The Tavor 21 is the Standard Issue Assault Rifle of the RKDF. It was selected in 2001 to Replace the Aging AKM Rifles which had been in Service for Many Decades. The Tavor has mostly Replaced the AKM in Service, but the Gendarmerie and Territorial Forces still use AKMs. The Tavor is predicted to be replaced in 2030

AKM (M260)

Type: Assault Rifle
Length: 34.6 Inches
Height: Unknown
Barrel Length: 16.3 Inches
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Feed System: 10-, 20- or 30-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Rinaera
Entered Service: 1960
Info: The AKM was the Standard Issue Assault Rifle of Katinea between 1960 and 2001, When it was Replaced by the Tavor 21. The AKM is still used by the Territorial Forces, The Gendarmerie, and some Non-Frontline Units such as the Royal Logistics Corps. AKMs are also maintained to be sold to Allies of Katinea. It is expected that the AKM will see service with the TF until atleast 2027.

Heckler & Koch HK416 (M205)

Type: Assault Rifle
Length: 27.9-40.6 Inches
Height: 9.3-9.4 Inches
Barrel Length: 20 Inches
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Feed System: 30 Round STANAG Magazine
Country of Origin: Erunia
Entered Service: 2005
Info: The First Katinean Unit to adopt the HK416 was The Avdelningen för Specialoperationer (ASO), Followed by other KSOP Units. In 2010 The Katinean Marine Corps decided to Adopt the HK416 as a replacement for the Tavor, as the Tavor didn't suffice for Marine Operations. Aswell as the Widespread KSOP and Marine use, Gendarmerie Special Operations also Use the HK416.

Colt C8CGC (M298A1)

Type: Assault Rifle Carbine
Length: 22-25 Inches
Height: Unknown
Barrel Length: 8 Inches
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Feed System: 30 Round STANAG Magazine
Country of Origin: Allenia
Entered Service: 1998
Info: The C8CGC is the Standard Issue Service Rifle of the Royal Katinean Coast Guard. It is a Shortened and Modified Metal Version of the XM177/CAR-15. The C8CGC has also seen Use in Special Forces, and the Close Protection Group of the Gendarmerie.

Heckler & Koch G36C (M291)

Type: Assault Rifle Carbine
Length: 29.8-39.3 Inches
Height: 12.6 Inches
Barrel Length: 8.98 Inches
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Feed System: 30- or 100-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Erunia
Entered Service: 1991
Info: The G36C is commonly used by the Gendarmerie, alongside AKs and Other Rifles. It is used as its Short Length is Useful for urban and CQC Warfare. Although Primarily used by the Gendarmerie, Coast Guard Units, Including the SBOR, have used the G36C because of it's Short Length and Folding Stock.


BATTLE RIFLES

Heckler & Koch HK417 (M307)

Type: Battle Rifle
Length: 39.1-42.6 Inches
Height: 8.4 Inches
Barrel Length: 20.0 Inches
Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Feed System: 10- or 20-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Erunia
Entered Service: 2007
Info: The HK417 was Selected alongside the M110 SASS to Replace the Remaining FN FALs in Katinean Service. The HK417 has been Primarily adopted by Special Operations, And certain Marine and Coast Guard Units also Use Them. The HK417 has also been issued as a Sniper Support Weapon, to the Second Man in a Sniper Team.

Mosin-Nagant M1891/30 (M330)

Type: Bolt-Action Rifle
Length: 48.5 Inches
Height: Unkown
Barrel Length: 29 Inches
Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
Feed System: 5-round integral box magazine, loaded with 5-round stripper clips
Country of Origin: Rinaera
Entered Service: 1930
Info: The M1891/30 was the Service Rifle of Katinea from 1930-1947. It replaced the Original Mosin-Nagant M1891, which was derived from the Rinaeran Built Mosin Rifle. It was Famously used in the International War of 1939-1946. The Rifle has long been retired from Active Service, but it is still used for Ceremonial Purposes in all the Services. Mosins have also been provided to Pro-Katinean Rebels and 3rd World Nations.

SNIPER AND SHARPSHOOTER RIFLES

M110 SASS (M408)

Type: Designated Marksman Rifle
Length: 39.75–43.50 Inches
Height: Unknown
Barrel Length: 20 Inches
Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Feed System: 10- or 20-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Allenia
Entered Service: 2008
Info: The M110 SASS (Semi-Automatic Sniper System) is the Standard Issue DMR of the RKGDF. It is issued to Designated Marksmen within Rifle Squads. It is derived from the AR-10 Rifle, Chambered in 7.62x51mm. The M110 is also issued to Units in the Coast Guard, RKMDF, and RKADF, Aswell as Gendarmerie Snipers.

Arctic Warfare Magnum (M496)

Type: Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
Length: 50 Inches
height: Unknown
Barrel Length: 27 Inches
Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum
Feed System: 5-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Savilya
Entered Service: 1996
Info: The M496 is the Standard Issue Sniper Rifle of the Royal Katinean Defence Forces, replacing the Dragunov SVD Rifle. It is chambered in .338LM, which is a Larger Caliber than the 7.62 Fired by the SVD. It is Mainly used by the Ground Defence Force, but the Gendarmerie, Coast Guard and Maritime Defence Force have used them.

Barrett M82 (M489)

Type: Anti-Materiel Rifle
Length: 48 Inches
Height: Unknown
Barrel Length: 20 Inches
Caliber: .50 BMG
Feed System: 5- or 10-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Allenia
Entered Service: 1989
Info: The M82 is a High-Caliber Anti-Materiel Sniper Rifle used for Destroying lightly armoured Vehicles or Aircraft, or for Long Range Anti-Personell Shots. It is issued Almost Exclusively to the Ground Defence Force, But It has been issued to ADF Security Forces for Shooting down low-flying Aircraft and Drones.

SUBMACHINE GUNS

FN Herstal P90 (M590)

Type: Personal Defence Weapon/Submachine Gun
Length: 19.9 Inches
Height: 8.3 Inches
Barrel Length: 10.4 Inches
Caliber: FN 5.7x28mm
Feed System: 50-Round Magazine
Country of Origin: Katinea
Entered Service: 1990
Info: The P90 is the Standard Issue PDW of the RKDF. It is issued to Non-Frontline Troops such as Tank Crews, Helicopter Pilots, Medical Personell, Dog Handlers and Others. It is also issued to Special Forces across all the Services, and Coast Guard Shore Personell.

Heckler & Koch MP5A4 (M574)

Type: Submachine Gun
Length: 27 Inches
Height: 10.2 Inches
Barrel Length: 8.9 Inches
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
Feed System: 15-, 30-, 40- or 50-Round Magazine, 50- or 100-Round Drum
Country of Origin: Erunia
Entered Service: 1974
Info: The MP5A4 was commonly used by Special Forces Units until 1990, when the P90 entered Service. It is still commonly used by the Gendarmerie, with the MP5K (M476) Also being used by Close Protection Units, and and some Special Forces Units.

MACHINE GUNS

Heckler & Koch MG5 (M616)

Type: General-Purpose Machine Gun
Length: 45.7 Inches
Height: 9.4 Inches
Barrel Length: 21.7 Inches
Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Feed System: 50- or 120-Round Disintegrating Belt
Country of Origin: Erunia
Entered Service: 2016
Info: The MG5 was selected in 2016 to replace the Ageing PKM Machine Guns across the Katinean Military. It is both carried by Infantry and Special Forces, aswell as Mounted on certain Vehicles, Including the Strv 122, Strv 72, Strf 202 and Strf 107.

Heckler & Kock MG4 (M612)

Type: Light Machine Gun
Length: 40.6 Inches
Height: 9.8 Inches
Barrel Length: 17.7 Inches
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Feed System: 200-Round Disintegrating Belt
Country of Origin: Erunia
Entered Service: 2012
Info: The MG4 was selected to replace the RPK as the Squad Support Weapon of the RKGDF, aswell as being used by SOF Teams. It is Chambered in 5.56 NATO and is issued to Machinegunners in Infantry Squads.

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