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Arma: Armed Assault
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ArmA: Armed Assault (also known as ArmA: Combat Operations in North America and simply referred to as "ArmA") is the first installment of the ArmA series, considered as the spiritual successor to the original Operation Flashpoint. It was released in North America on May 4, 2007.
The storyline revolves around a war in the fictional island of Sahrani, which was divided into two regimes; Democratic Republic of Sahrani - DRS in the north, and Kingdom of South Sahrani in the south. The player takes the role of a United States Army soldier fighting with his platoon and collaborating with the Royal Army Corps of Sahrani (RACS) against the Sahrani Liberation Army (SLA). Like Operation Flashpoint, the campaign also allows players to fight as a Special Forces Operative, a Main Battle Tank crewman and a Helicopter Transport/Attack pilot.
An expansion pack called ArmA: Queen's Gambit was released on September 28 in the same year and features new weapons, new characters (including mercenaries), new missions, two new storylines and gameplay improvement.
The following weapons appear in the video game ArmA: Armed Assault and it's expansion pack, ArmA: Queen's Gambit:
Sidearms
Beretta M9
The Beretta M9 is the standard issue sidearm for US and RACS forces, firing a 15-round magazine. A suppressed version is also available for Special Forces operatives.
Makarov PM
The Makarov PM, firing from an 8-round magazine, appears as the standard sidearm for the SLA.
Makarov PB
The suppressed Makarov PB is used by SLA commandos. It is referred to as the 69P in-game.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A5
The Heckler & Koch MP5A5 is the standard-issue weapon for the RACS Helicopter and Vehicle crewman, with the ability to fire semi-automatic, with three-round bursts or full-automatic.
Heckler & Koch MP5SD6
The suppressed Heckler & Koch MP5SD6 is used by RACS Royal Commando's, firing semi-automatic, with three-round bursts or full-automatic.
Rifles
M16A2
The M16A2 is the standard-issue weapon of the RACS in-game, available with only standard ironsights, although it can be fitted with an M203 Grenade Launcher. It can be fired at either semi-automatic or with three-round bursts.
M16A4
The M16A4 is introduced with the 1.04 update, and standard in the Queen's Gambit expansion pack, where it is used primarily by the USMC. It can be fitted with a Trijicon ACOG or standard ironsights and the M203A2 Grenade Launcher, although all models are equipped with the AN/PEQ-2 IR Designator.
M4 Carbine
The standard-issue weapon for the US in-game is the original M4 Carbine, which fires in either semi-automatic or with three-round bursts, unlike the later M4A1 which can fire at full-automatic. It is available with either standard ironsights, M68 Aimpoint CCO or a Trijicon ACOG, as well as the M203A1 Grenade Launcher.
M4A1 Carbine
The full-automatic M4A1 Carbine also appears in-game, mounting either standard ironsights, the M68 Aimpoint CCO or a Trijicon ACOG, as well as the M203A1 Grenade Launcher. The M4A1 Carbine used by Special Forces operatives also mounts a KAC QDSS-NT4 suppressor and a Surefire Tactical Flashlight. All models except the latter are fitted with an AN/PEQ-2 IR Designator.
Heckler & Koch G36
The Heckler & Koch G36, fitted with a ZF 3x4° dual optical sight, is carried by the RACS Royal Marksman class. It can be fired at semi-automatic, in three-round bursts and full-automatic.
Heckler & Koch G36K
The Heckler & Koch G36K, fitted with a ZF 3x4° dual optical sight, is used by the Mercenary Team Leader class. It can be fired at semi-automatic, in three-round bursts and full-automatic.
Heckler & Koch G36C
The Heckler & Koch G36C, fitted with a ZF 3x4° dual optical sight, is used by the RACS Royal Guard class. It can be fired at semi-automatic, in three-round bursts and full-automatic.
AK-74
The AK-74 is the main weapon of the SLA. It can be fitted with a GP-25 Grenade Launcher. It fires at semi-automatic or full-automatic.
AKS-74
The AKS-74 is introduced in the 1.04 update. It is fitted with a PSO-1 scope and used by the SLA Especas Marksman class.
AKS-74U
The AKS-74U is used by SLA Helicopter and Vehicle Crewman, as well as by Especas operatives. The Especas Saboteur class use a model referred to as the AKS-74UN and fitted with a PBS-4 Cound suppressor. It is erroneously listed as a "submachine gun" in-game, although understandable due to it's small length compared to most assault rifles or carbines.
Sniper Rifles
Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle
The Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle is used by US and Mercenary designated marksmen.
M24 Sniper Weapon System
The M24 Sniper Weapon System is the standard-issue sniper rifle for the US and RACS forces in-game.
Barrett M107
The Barrett M107 was introduced in the 1.04 update.
SVD Dragunov
The SVD Dragunov is the standard-issue sniper rifle for the SLA in-game.
KSVK
The KSVK was introduced in the 1.04 patch as the counterpart to the Barrett M107.
Machine Guns
M249-E2 SAW
The M249-E2 SAW is used by the US Automatic Rifleman class.
M240G
The M240G is used as a General Purpose Machine Gun (GMPG) by the US forces, as well as the standard-issue machine gun for the RACS. Note that whilst the M240G is correct for the USMC forces depicted in-game, the M240B would be more accurate for the US Army faction. It is also mounted in US and RACS machine gun nests.
PKM
The PKM is the standard-issue machine gun for SLA forces. It is also mounted in SLA machine gun nests, on the back of the Datsun and Hilux "Technicals", and door-mounted on the Mi-17 Transport Helicopter.
Emplaced Weapons
M240C
The M240C machine gun is mounted coaxially on the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB appears in numerous configurations in the game. It is used by the US as static, mounted on an M3 tripod and a stand. (The RACS also use a stand-mounted M2HB). It is also the primary weapon of the M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle (IVC), and is mounted on the bow of the Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), and on the turret of the RACS 4 x 4 carrier and the US M1025 Humvee, M939 Truck, the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier (also used by the RACS) and the Commander's Hatch of the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank.
M61 Vulcan
The M61 Vulcan is mounted on the M163 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS) used by the US and RACS.
General Dynamics GAU-17/A
The General Dynamics GAU-17/A is door-mounted on the UH-60 Blackhawk and is the primary armament of the AH-6 "Little Bird" used by the US and RACS. It is referred to in-game as the M134 and can be fired at 2000 or 4000 rpm.
General Dynamics M197 Vulcan
The General Dynamics M197 Vulcan is mounted on the US AH-1Z Viper Ground Attack Helicopter.
General Dynamics GAU-12/U
The General Dynamics GAU-12/U is mounted on the AV-8B Harrier.
General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger
The A-10 Thunderbolt is introduced in the 1.04 update, mounting a General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger.
PKT
The PKT machine gun is mounted coaxially on the T-72 used by the RACS and SLA in-game, as well as on the SLA BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle and BRDM Amphibious Armoured Car.
DShkM
The DShKM is used by the SLA as static. It is also mounted on the back of the Datsun and Hilux "Technicals", the turret of the UAZ and the Commander's Hatch of the T-72 (also used by the RACS), although the NSVT would be more accurate for the latter.
