Post by Arclight on Sept 10, 2007 13:08:41 GMT 8
Considering obvious enthusiasm for custom weapon projects, I just thought I'd introduce my own ideas; for now, just a theoretical discussion, but practical development would be nice. ;D
So the idea is to create a badass "autocannon" style AEG by canabilising my M249 and extensive custom work.
The theoretical "Stormhammer" is a large weapon carried at hip level with both hands, similar to a minigun. Feeding from a large ammo tank on the weapon (3000-6000rds ish), it uses a reved up auto-synch eletric feeding system to feed a LiPoly powered ridiculously high rof gearbox putting out shots at around 1.6j down a long barrel (at least M16 length, possibly more).
The idea is to get the weapon up to the highest ROF we can.
The weapon is suppose to be hard to use both at short and long range, that is, it's very encumbering. The point is to create a system thats hard to get on target but when it does it can maintain long, thick volleys of fire.
Please bear in mind that the synch feed is key to its volume of fire. For anyone whos used an ultrhigh ROF weapons, you'll know what tall order it can be to increase an eletric system to keep up.
Possibly, this weapon could have optional features to allow it to be mounted on a tripod/shield as a stationary weapon.
So, discussion points then; I suggest starting at the essentials, gearbox and feeding.
Just what do we do to the gearbox and feed assembly to hike up that rate?
If the STAR gearbox is insufficiant for such rates, is it possible to swap it for a different one and still maintain the synch feed?
External/aesthetic design will be worked out in a later theoretical phase.
The developmental purpose of this weapon (besides furfilling my dream of adding a badass autocannon to my collection) is to tie-in with the teams laser-painting usage to be able to call in a truly fearsome fire support option.
As a secondary function, its use as a stationary defence weapon could create some very interesting "outnumbered" scenarios.
So the idea is to create a badass "autocannon" style AEG by canabilising my M249 and extensive custom work.
The theoretical "Stormhammer" is a large weapon carried at hip level with both hands, similar to a minigun. Feeding from a large ammo tank on the weapon (3000-6000rds ish), it uses a reved up auto-synch eletric feeding system to feed a LiPoly powered ridiculously high rof gearbox putting out shots at around 1.6j down a long barrel (at least M16 length, possibly more).
The idea is to get the weapon up to the highest ROF we can.
The weapon is suppose to be hard to use both at short and long range, that is, it's very encumbering. The point is to create a system thats hard to get on target but when it does it can maintain long, thick volleys of fire.
Please bear in mind that the synch feed is key to its volume of fire. For anyone whos used an ultrhigh ROF weapons, you'll know what tall order it can be to increase an eletric system to keep up.
Possibly, this weapon could have optional features to allow it to be mounted on a tripod/shield as a stationary weapon.
So, discussion points then; I suggest starting at the essentials, gearbox and feeding.
Just what do we do to the gearbox and feed assembly to hike up that rate?
If the STAR gearbox is insufficiant for such rates, is it possible to swap it for a different one and still maintain the synch feed?
External/aesthetic design will be worked out in a later theoretical phase.
The developmental purpose of this weapon (besides furfilling my dream of adding a badass autocannon to my collection) is to tie-in with the teams laser-painting usage to be able to call in a truly fearsome fire support option.
As a secondary function, its use as a stationary defence weapon could create some very interesting "outnumbered" scenarios.