Battlefield 3 - Revision history

Ultimate94ninja at 19:13, 25 September 2023

2023-09-25T19:13:06Z

AgentGumby: /* Colt M4LE Carbine */

2023-09-25T13:46:07Z

Colt M4LE Carbine

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	Two versions of the [[M4 Carbine]] are available in Multiplayer: the full-auto "M4A1" and the 3-round burst "M4". However, they are modeled after the civilian M4LE, as evidenced by the Safe/Fire selector switch. The Colt M4LE Carbines are painted in desert tan camouflage and serve as the stand in for the military Colt M4A1 used by the U.S. Marines in game. In singleplayer, the "M4A1" is primarily seen carried by Blackburn, Steve Campo, Cole, Miller and many Marines in campaign. In multiplayer, being a carbine, the M4s are used by the Engineer kit. The "M4A1" is the starting weapon for US Engineers, while the "M4" is unlocked at 40,000 Engineer score. The model features a KAC RIS handguard, VLTOR Improved Modstock, Hogue pistol grip, M16A1 flash hider, and Magpul Ranger Plates.		Two versions of the [[M4 Carbine]] are available in Multiplayer: the full-auto "M4A1" and the 3-round burst "M4". However, they are modeled after the civilian M4LE, as evidenced by the Safe/Fire selector switch. The Colt M4LE Carbines are painted in desert tan camouflage and serve as the stand in for the military Colt M4A1 used by the U.S. Marines in game. In singleplayer, the "M4A1" is primarily seen carried by Blackburn, Steve Campo, Cole, Miller and many Marines in campaign. In multiplayer, being a carbine, the M4s are used by the Engineer kit. The "M4A1" is the starting weapon for US Engineers, while the "M4" is unlocked at 40,000 Engineer score. The model features a KAC RIS handguard, VLTOR Improved Modstock, Hogue pistol grip, M16A1 flash hider, and Magpul Ranger Plates.

	Interestingly, the first "Fault Line" trailers showed the ~~player rack~~ the charging handle during an empty reload, which was changed to a press of the bolt release from the Operation Metro trailer onwards and into the release version.		Interestingly, the first "Fault Line" trailers showed the Blackburn racking the charging handle during an empty reload, which was changed to a press of the bolt release from the Operation Metro trailer onwards and into the release version.
	[[File:Colt M4LE Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt M4LE Carbine - 5.56x45mm]]		[[File:Colt M4LE Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt M4LE Carbine - 5.56x45mm]]
	[[File:ColtM4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|An actual M4A1, for comparison - 5.56x45mm. This one is fitted with an Aimpoint CompM2 reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard, and vertical forward grip.]]		[[File:ColtM4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|An actual M4A1, for comparison - 5.56x45mm. This one is fitted with an Aimpoint CompM2 reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard, and vertical forward grip.]]

Spartan198: /* AEK-971 */

2023-08-04T07:21:04Z

AEK-971

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	The AEK-971's model is peculiar in that it is mostly a hybrid between the early prototypes of the AEK as well as the 2010s production model. The shape of the lower receiver and the barrel assembly are based on the early prototypes from the late 70s; however, the cleaning rod mount under the base of the front sight block has been removed and replaced with cleaning rod mount from the 2010s AEK-971 model. Additionally, the fire control group and upper receiver of the 2010s AEK-971 model are present, and the handguard and stock are fictionalized representations of the later model.		The AEK-971's model is peculiar in that it is mostly a hybrid between the early prototypes of the AEK as well as the 2010s production model. The shape of the lower receiver and the barrel assembly are based on the early prototypes from the late 70s; however, the cleaning rod mount under the base of the front sight block has been removed and replaced with cleaning rod mount from the 2010s AEK-971 model. Additionally, the fire control group and upper receiver of the 2010s AEK-971 model are present, and the handguard and stock are fictionalized representations of the later model.

	Dima's AEK-971 in the mission "~~Kaffrov~~" is fitted with both a tactical flashlight and a laser sight at the same time, a combination that is impossible in multiplayer.		Dima's AEK-971 in the mission "Kaffarov" is fitted with both a tactical flashlight and a laser sight at the same time, a combination that is impossible in multiplayer.

	[[File:AEK-971 left side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Prototype AEK-971 - 5.45x39mm]]		[[File:AEK-971 left side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Prototype AEK-971 - 5.45x39mm]]

Spartan198: /* Saiga 12K */

2023-08-04T07:20:39Z

Saiga 12K

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	==Saiga 12K==		==Saiga 12K==
	The [[Saiga 12K]] returns from ''Battlefield 2'' and is the second semi-auto shotgun unlocked. Magazine capacities are either the standard 6+1, or an extended 10+1 (originally 5+1 standard, and 8+1 extended, following the maximum factory capacity, changed after the 4th update). It appears to share the exact same model as the "S20K" and the "Saiga 20K Semi" from ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company\|Bad Company]]'' and ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2\|Bad Company 2]]''.		The [[Saiga 12K]] returns from ''Battlefield 2'' and is the second semi-auto shotgun unlocked. Magazine capacities are either the standard 6+1, or an extended 10+1 (originally 5+1 standard, and 8+1 extended, following the maximum factory capacity, changed after the 4th update). It appears to share the exact same model as the "S20K" and the "Saiga 20K Semi" from ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company\|Bad Company]]'' and ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2\|Bad Company 2]]''.

			Dima's Saiga 12K in "Kaffarov" is fitted with both a tactical flashlight and a laser sight at the same time, a combination not possible in multiplayer.

	[[Image:Saiga 12k-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Saiga 12K - 12 gauge]]		[[Image:Saiga 12k-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Saiga 12K - 12 gauge]]
	[[Image:BF3-Saiga-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Blackburn holds a rather beat-up camouflaged Saiga 12K during the mission "Uprising."]]		[[Image:BF3-Saiga-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Blackburn holds a rather beat-up camouflaged Saiga 12K during the mission "Uprising."]]

Spartan198: /* AEK-971 */

2023-08-04T07:11:40Z

AEK-971

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	The AEK-971's model is peculiar in that it is mostly a hybrid between the early prototypes of the AEK as well as the 2010s production model. The shape of the lower receiver and the barrel assembly are based on the early prototypes from the late 70s; however, the cleaning rod mount under the base of the front sight block has been removed and replaced with cleaning rod mount from the 2010s AEK-971 model. Additionally, the fire control group and upper receiver of the 2010s AEK-971 model are present, and the handguard and stock are fictionalized representations of the later model.		The AEK-971's model is peculiar in that it is mostly a hybrid between the early prototypes of the AEK as well as the 2010s production model. The shape of the lower receiver and the barrel assembly are based on the early prototypes from the late 70s; however, the cleaning rod mount under the base of the front sight block has been removed and replaced with cleaning rod mount from the 2010s AEK-971 model. Additionally, the fire control group and upper receiver of the 2010s AEK-971 model are present, and the handguard and stock are fictionalized representations of the later model.

			Dima's AEK-971 in the mission "Kaffrov" is fitted with both a tactical flashlight and a laser sight at the same time, a combination that is impossible in multiplayer.

	[[File:AEK-971 left side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Prototype AEK-971 - 5.45x39mm]]		[[File:AEK-971 left side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Prototype AEK-971 - 5.45x39mm]]

AgentGumby: /* AK-74M */

2023-07-13T16:29:32Z

AK-74M

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	==AK-74M==		==AK-74M==
	The [[AK-74M]] is the standard assault rifle used by the Russian Assault kit. It is very accurate and has minimal recoil, but suffers from reduced damage compared to the M16A3. The model is somewhat inaccurate to the real -74M as it has the original pattern of non-folding rear receiver trunnion and a fixed stock, but it still has the retainer latch of a sidefolder receiver at its front end, and the smooth dust cover.		The [[AK-74M]] is the standard assault rifle used by the Russian Assault kit. It is very accurate and has minimal recoil, but suffers from reduced damage compared to the M16A3. The model is somewhat inaccurate to the real -74M as it has the original pattern of non-folding rear receiver trunnion and a fixed stock, but it still has the retainer latch of a sidefolder receiver at its front end, and the smooth dust cover. It also has a worn green-tan earthy camouflage finish.
	[[Image:AK-74M.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|AK-74M - 5.45x39mm]]		[[Image:AK-74M.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|AK-74M - 5.45x39mm]]
	[[File:AK-74 ~~with plum furniture~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|AK-74 with ~~plum~~ furniture - 5.45x39mm]]		[[File:BulgarianAK-74.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|AK-74 with composite furniture - 5.45x39mm]]
	[[File:BF3-AK-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Blackburn holds an AK-74M equipped with a PSO-1 scope during "Operation Swordbreaker." Weapons on the ground do not show their attachments or have text signifying what they have attached, meaning occasionally picking up a boring-looking vanilla weapon will result in the player character producing Excalibur as here.]]		[[File:BF3-AK-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Blackburn holds an AK-74M equipped with a PSO-1 scope during "Operation Swordbreaker." Weapons on the ground do not show their attachments or have text signifying what they have attached, meaning occasionally picking up a boring-looking vanilla weapon will result in the player character producing Excalibur as here.]]
	[[File:BF3 AK-74M (1).jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|[[Metro 2033\|A Russian soldier leaves the safety of his home station]] with his trusty AK-74M in the Metro tunnels. Note the recoil spring's latch that holds the top cover in place is rather undersized.]]		[[File:BF3 AK-74M (1).jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|[[Metro 2033\|A Russian soldier leaves the safety of his home station]] with his trusty AK-74M in the Metro tunnels. Note the recoil spring's latch that holds the top cover in place is rather undersized.]]

Ominae at 15:10, 13 July 2023

2023-07-13T15:10:34Z

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	'''''Battlefield 3''''' (also known as '''''BF3''''') is the twelfth installment of the ''[[Battlefield]]'' series. The game was developed by the Swedish company Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment (DICE) and published by Electronic Arts in 2011 for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The game is powered by the proprietary Frostbite 2 engine, a further development of the engine used in the ''Bad Company'' games.		'''''Battlefield 3''''' (also known as '''''BF3''''') is the twelfth installment of the ''[[Battlefield]]'' series. The game was developed by the Swedish company Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment (DICE) and published by Electronic Arts in 2011 for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The game is powered by the proprietary Frostbite 2 engine, a further development of the engine used in the ''Bad Company'' games.

	~~'''The following weapons appear in the video game ''Battlefield 3'':'''~~		{{VG Title}}

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	The [[AK-74M]] is the standard assault rifle used by the Russian Assault kit. It is very accurate and has minimal recoil, but suffers from reduced damage compared to the M16A3. The model is somewhat inaccurate to the real -74M as it has the original pattern of non-folding rear receiver trunnion and a fixed stock, but it still has the retainer latch of a sidefolder receiver at its front end, and the smooth dust cover.		The [[AK-74M]] is the standard assault rifle used by the Russian Assault kit. It is very accurate and has minimal recoil, but suffers from reduced damage compared to the M16A3. The model is somewhat inaccurate to the real -74M as it has the original pattern of non-folding rear receiver trunnion and a fixed stock, but it still has the retainer latch of a sidefolder receiver at its front end, and the smooth dust cover.
	[[Image:AK-74M.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|AK-74M - 5.45x39mm]]		[[Image:AK-74M.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|AK-74M - 5.45x39mm]]
	[[File:AK-74(plum).jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|AK-74 with plum furniture - 5.45x39mm]]		[[File:AK-74 with plum furniture.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|AK-74 with plum furniture - 5.45x39mm]]
	[[File:BF3-AK-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Blackburn holds an AK-74M equipped with a PSO-1 scope during "Operation Swordbreaker." Weapons on the ground do not show their attachments or have text signifying what they have attached, meaning occasionally picking up a boring-looking vanilla weapon will result in the player character producing Excalibur as here.]]		[[File:BF3-AK-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Blackburn holds an AK-74M equipped with a PSO-1 scope during "Operation Swordbreaker." Weapons on the ground do not show their attachments or have text signifying what they have attached, meaning occasionally picking up a boring-looking vanilla weapon will result in the player character producing Excalibur as here.]]
	[[File:BF3 AK-74M (1).jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|[[Metro 2033\|A Russian soldier leaves the safety of his home station]] with his trusty AK-74M in the Metro tunnels. Note the recoil spring's latch that holds the top cover in place is rather undersized.]]		[[File:BF3 AK-74M (1).jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|[[Metro 2033\|A Russian soldier leaves the safety of his home station]] with his trusty AK-74M in the Metro tunnels. Note the recoil spring's latch that holds the top cover in place is rather undersized.]]

AgentGumby: /* QBU-88 */

2023-07-08T02:42:43Z

QBU-88

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	[[File:Qbu-88-0.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|QBU-88 - 5.8x42mm]]		[[File:Qbu-88-0.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|QBU-88 - 5.8x42mm]]
	[[File:BF3-QBU88-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The QBU-88 on the customization screen, note the game claims to it being chambered in 7.62x54R which has since been patched to show the correct 5.8x42mm ammuntion.]]		[[File:BF3-QBU88-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The QBU-88 on the customization screen, note the game claims to it being chambered in 7.62x54R which has since been patched to show the correct 5.8x42mm ammuntion.]]
	[[File:Bf3 Qbu 88 idle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A Russian soldier secures the Karkand shipping containers with his iron-sighted and bipod-ed QBU-88. It has a ~~spotted~~ camouflage finish.]]		[[File:Bf3 Qbu 88 idle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A Russian soldier secures the Karkand shipping containers with his iron-sighted and bipod-ed QBU-88. It has a mottled camouflage finish.]]
	[[File:BF3 QBU-88 (2).jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|View through the QBU's rather obtrusive sights.]]		[[File:BF3 QBU-88 (2).jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|View through the QBU's rather obtrusive sights.]]
	[[File:bf3 qbu 88 reload.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Reloading. The character will first grab a new magazine, then pull out the dry one with the fresh one still in hand, as seen here.]]		[[File:bf3 qbu 88 reload.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Reloading. The character will first grab a new magazine, then pull out the dry one with the fresh one still in hand, as seen here.]]

AgentGumby: /* Norinco NDM-86 */

2023-07-08T02:42:11Z

Norinco NDM-86

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	[[File:bf3 jng reload3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Pushing the bolt back into place. The JNG-90 seems to use the same reload animation as the L96.]]		[[File:bf3 jng reload3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Pushing the bolt back into place. The JNG-90 seems to use the same reload animation as the L96.]]

	==~~Norinco~~ NDM-86==		==NDM-86==
	The .308 variant of the [[~~Norinco~~ NDM-86]] returns from ''[[Battlefield Play4Free]]'', once again appearing as the "[[SVD]]". It is default for the Russian Recon Kit sporting a PKS-07 7x Scope by default, though the correct PSO-1 4x scope is the first attachment unlocked at only 10 kills.		The .308 variant of the [[NDM-86]] returns from the ''[[Battlefield Bad Company 2]]: Vietnam'' DLC and ''[[Battlefield Play4Free]]'', once again appearing as the "[[SVD]]". It is default for the Russian Recon Kit sporting a PKS-07 7x Scope by default, though the correct PSO-1 4x scope is the first attachment unlocked at only 10 kills.
	[[File:Ndm86.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|~~Norinco~~ NDM-86 - .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO]]		[[File:Ndm86.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|NDM-86 - .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO]]
	[[File:BF3 NorincoNDM Multi.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A NDM-86 with iron sights on Operation Firestorm.]]		[[File:BF3 NorincoNDM Multi.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A NDM-86 with iron sights on Operation Firestorm.]]
	[[File:BF3 SVD (1).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|~~Iron sights of the~~ NDM~~-86~~, which ~~have~~ a rather wide rear notch and illuminated bits.]]		[[File:BF3 SVD (1).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|The NDM's sight picture, which has a rather wide rear notch and illuminated bits.]]
	[[File:BF3 SVD (2).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Rocking in a magazine. Note that it is straight, indicating that this is a .308 NDM-86 and not a genuine SVD.]]		[[File:BF3 SVD (2).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Rocking in a magazine. Note that it is straight, indicating that this is a .308 NDM-86 and not a genuine SVD.]]
	[[File:BF3 SVD (3).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Releasing the bolt (it properly locks back upon empty).]]		[[File:BF3 SVD (3).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Releasing the bolt (it properly locks back upon empty).]]

AgentGumby: /* SV-98 */

2023-06-30T01:17:41Z

SV-98

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	==SV-98==		==SV-98==
	The [[SV-98]] returns as the first unlockable bolt action rifle, with the best mobility and close-up performance among bolt-action rifles.		The [[SV-98]] returns as the first unlockable bolt action rifle, with the best mobility and close-up performance among bolt-action rifles.
	[[File:SV98.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|SV-98 with ~~suppressor, bipod, carrying handle, and mirage band~~ - 7.62x54mmR]]		[[File:SV98.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|SV-98 with magazine removed - 7.62x54mmR]]
	[[File:BF3-SV98-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|During an extremely confusing QTE, an enemy sniper holds an SV-98.]]		[[File:BF3-SV98-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|During an extremely confusing QTE, an enemy sniper holds an SV-98.]]
	[[File:BF3 SV98.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A barebones SV-98 out on Kaisar Railroad.]]		[[File:BF3 SV98.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A barebones SV-98 out on Kaisar Railroad.]]

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	[[File:Qbu-88-0.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|QBU-88 - 5.8x42mm]]		[[File:Qbu-88-0.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|QBU-88 - 5.8x42mm]]
	[[File:BF3-QBU88-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The QBU-88 on the customization screen, note the game claims to it being chambered in 7.62x54R which has since been patched to show the correct 5.8x42mm ammuntion.]]		[[File:BF3-QBU88-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The QBU-88 on the customization screen, note the game claims to it being chambered in 7.62x54R which has since been patched to show the correct 5.8x42mm ammuntion.]]
	[[File:Bf3 Qbu 88 idle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A Russian soldier secures the Karkand shipping containers with his iron-sighted and bipod-ed QBU-88. It has a ~~spotted~~ camouflage finish.]]		[[File:Bf3 Qbu 88 idle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A Russian soldier secures the Karkand shipping containers with his iron-sighted and bipod-ed QBU-88. It has a mottled camouflage finish.]]
	[[File:BF3 QBU-88 (2).jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|View through the QBU's rather obtrusive sights.]]		[[File:BF3 QBU-88 (2).jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|View through the QBU's rather obtrusive sights.]]
	[[File:bf3 qbu 88 reload.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Reloading. The character will first grab a new magazine, then pull out the dry one with the fresh one still in hand, as seen here.]]		[[File:bf3 qbu 88 reload.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Reloading. The character will first grab a new magazine, then pull out the dry one with the fresh one still in hand, as seen here.]]

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	[[File:bf3 jng reload3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Pushing the bolt back into place. The JNG-90 seems to use the same reload animation as the L96.]]		[[File:bf3 jng reload3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Pushing the bolt back into place. The JNG-90 seems to use the same reload animation as the L96.]]

	==~~Norinco~~ NDM-86==		==NDM-86==
	The .308 variant of the [[~~Norinco~~ NDM-86]] returns from ''[[Battlefield Play4Free]]'', once again appearing as the "[[SVD]]". It is default for the Russian Recon Kit sporting a PKS-07 7x Scope by default, though the correct PSO-1 4x scope is the first attachment unlocked at only 10 kills.		The .308 variant of the [[NDM-86]] returns from the ''[[Battlefield Bad Company 2]]: Vietnam'' DLC and ''[[Battlefield Play4Free]]'', once again appearing as the "[[SVD]]". It is default for the Russian Recon Kit sporting a PKS-07 7x Scope by default, though the correct PSO-1 4x scope is the first attachment unlocked at only 10 kills.
	[[File:Ndm86.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|~~Norinco~~ NDM-86 - .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO]]		[[File:Ndm86.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|NDM-86 - .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO]]
	[[File:BF3 NorincoNDM Multi.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A NDM-86 with iron sights on Operation Firestorm.]]		[[File:BF3 NorincoNDM Multi.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A NDM-86 with iron sights on Operation Firestorm.]]
	[[File:BF3 SVD (1).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|~~Iron sights of the~~ NDM~~-86~~, which ~~have~~ a rather wide rear notch and illuminated bits.]]		[[File:BF3 SVD (1).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|The NDM's sight picture, which has a rather wide rear notch and illuminated bits.]]
	[[File:BF3 SVD (2).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Rocking in a magazine. Note that it is straight, indicating that this is a .308 NDM-86 and not a genuine SVD.]]		[[File:BF3 SVD (2).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Rocking in a magazine. Note that it is straight, indicating that this is a .308 NDM-86 and not a genuine SVD.]]
	[[File:BF3 SVD (3).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Releasing the bolt (it properly locks back upon empty).]]		[[File:BF3 SVD (3).jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Releasing the bolt (it properly locks back upon empty).]]

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	Two versions of the [[M4 Carbine]] are available in Multiplayer: the full-auto "M4A1" and the 3-round burst "M4". However, they are modeled after the civilian M4LE, as evidenced by the Safe/Fire selector switch. The Colt M4LE Carbines are painted in desert tan camouflage and serve as the stand in for the military Colt M4A1 used by the U.S. Marines in game. In singleplayer, the "M4A1" is primarily seen carried by Blackburn, Steve Campo, Cole, Miller and many Marines in campaign. In multiplayer, being a carbine, the M4s are used by the Engineer kit. The "M4A1" is the starting weapon for US Engineers, while the "M4" is unlocked at 40,000 Engineer score. The model features a KAC RIS handguard, VLTOR Improved Modstock, Hogue pistol grip, M16A1 flash hider, and Magpul Ranger Plates.		Two versions of the [[M4 Carbine]] are available in Multiplayer: the full-auto "M4A1" and the 3-round burst "M4". However, they are modeled after the civilian M4LE, as evidenced by the Safe/Fire selector switch. The Colt M4LE Carbines are painted in desert tan camouflage and serve as the stand in for the military Colt M4A1 used by the U.S. Marines in game. In singleplayer, the "M4A1" is primarily seen carried by Blackburn, Steve Campo, Cole, Miller and many Marines in campaign. In multiplayer, being a carbine, the M4s are used by the Engineer kit. The "M4A1" is the starting weapon for US Engineers, while the "M4" is unlocked at 40,000 Engineer score. The model features a KAC RIS handguard, VLTOR Improved Modstock, Hogue pistol grip, M16A1 flash hider, and Magpul Ranger Plates.

	Interestingly, the first "Fault Line" trailers showed ~~the~~ Blackburn racking the charging handle during an empty reload, which was changed to a press of the bolt release from the Operation Metro trailer onwards and into the release version.		Interestingly, the first "Fault Line" trailers showed Blackburn racking the charging handle during an empty reload, which was changed to a press of the bolt release from the Operation Metro trailer onwards and into the release version.
	[[File:Colt M4LE Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt M4LE Carbine - 5.56x45mm]]		[[File:Colt M4LE Carbine.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Colt M4LE Carbine - 5.56x45mm]]
	[[File:ColtM4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|An actual M4A1, for comparison - 5.56x45mm. This one is fitted with an Aimpoint CompM2 reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard, and vertical forward grip.]]		[[File:ColtM4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|An actual M4A1, for comparison - 5.56x45mm. This one is fitted with an Aimpoint CompM2 reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard, and vertical forward grip.]]
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	==RPK==		==RPK==
	The [[RPK]] is the starting weapon for the Russian Support class. It is referred to in game as an "[[RPK-74M]]", a ~~modernised~~ 5.45x39mm version with synthetic furnishings and a flash hider, despite that it is shown with a 7.62x39mm magazine and no flash hider. The weapon's damage matches the idea that it is a -74 model, as it is scaled to the 5.56mm machine guns, as opposed to behaving like a 7.62x39. When mounting optics the weapon gains side-mounted bracket for attaching them; if it does not mount optics, the bracket is not present. It can sometimes be found fitted with a vertical front grip attached to the underside of the handguard.		The [[RPK]] is the starting weapon for the Russian Support class. It is referred to in game as an "[[RPK-74M]]", a modernized 5.45x39mm version with synthetic furnishings and a flash hider, despite that it is shown with a 7.62x39mm magazine and no flash hider. The weapon's damage matches the idea that it is a -74 model, as it is scaled to the 5.56mm machine guns, as opposed to behaving like a 7.62x39. When mounting optics the weapon gains side-mounted bracket for attaching them; if it does not mount optics, the bracket is not present. It can sometimes be found fitted with a vertical front grip attached to the underside of the handguard.
	[[File:RPK lmg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|RPK with 40-round magazine - 7.62x39mm]]		[[File:RPK lmg.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|RPK with 40-round magazine - 7.62x39mm]]
	[[File:rpk74m.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|An actual RPK-74M with 45-round box magazine, for comparison - 5.45x39mm]]		[[File:rpk74m.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|An actual RPK-74M with 45-round box magazine, for comparison - 5.45x39mm]]
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	The [[QBU-88]] is included in the ''Back to Karkand'' expansion pack, and can be used by the Recon kit.		The [[QBU-88]] is included in the ''Back to Karkand'' expansion pack, and can be used by the Recon kit.
	[[File:Qbu-88-0.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|QBU-88 - 5.8x42mm]]		[[File:Qbu-88-0.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|QBU-88 - 5.8x42mm]]
	[[File:BF3-QBU88-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The QBU-88 on the customization screen, note the game claims to it being chambered in 7.62x54R which has since been patched to show the correct 5.8x42mm ~~ammuntion~~.]]		[[File:BF3-QBU88-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The QBU-88 on the customization screen, note the game claims to it being chambered in 7.62x54R which has since been patched to show the correct 5.8x42mm ammunition.]]
	[[File:Bf3 Qbu 88 idle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A Russian soldier secures the Karkand shipping containers with his iron-sighted and bipod-ed QBU-88. It has a mottled camouflage finish.]]		[[File:Bf3 Qbu 88 idle.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|A Russian soldier secures the Karkand shipping containers with his iron-sighted and bipod-ed QBU-88. It has a mottled camouflage finish.]]
	[[File:BF3 QBU-88 (2).jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|View through the QBU's rather obtrusive sights.]]		[[File:BF3 QBU-88 (2).jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|View through the QBU's rather obtrusive sights.]]