M16A3 | HK416 | M16A4 | F2000 | G3A3 | FAMAS | L85A2 | SCAR-L | AUG A3 (Click to navigate)
- M16A3
1) US Navy
Iron Sight
Underslung Rail
No Attachment/ Heavy Barrel/ Flash Supp
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| US Navy sailors shooting, via www.flickr.com |
M16A3, or officially, M16A2E3, comes with fixed handle, so Iron Sight is the only way to go. Most A3 in service utilize the classic ribbed handguard, which is not available in BF3, but I did find the use of KAC-M5 tactical handguard in this specific pic below, which is taken at a Navy compound. As for barrel attachments, the Navy don't fancy lasers and tac-light as other branches do, because the rifle is mostly used on board. So to your liking you can have either nothing or HB/FS.
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| Navy maintaining upgraded M16A3, via www.dvidshub.net |
2) Canadian C7A2
M145 (As ELCAN C79)
Underslung Rail / Foregrip
No Attachment/ Anything except Suppressor
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| Canadian fireteam,via theminiaturespage.com |
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| Canadian soldier with C7A2 in Afghanistan, via www.thefirearmblog.com |
And they favor the ELCAN C79 as the standard optic.
- HK416
1) US Navy SEALs
HOLO
Foregrip
Laser Sight/ Suppressor
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| Navy SEAL in Afghanistan, via www.c3airsoft.com |
HK416 is most famous with the Navy SEALs. And as found in most pics, the setup is usually - EOTECH sight, foregrip, and laser sight. Sometimes the SEALs would use suppressor too. Since the game only allows one barrel attachment at a time, you'll have to give up laser sight if you want supp.
2) European
PK-AS (As Aimpoint CompM4)
Foregrip
Laser Sight
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| Norwegian soldiers on HK416,via fhpubforum.warumdarum.de |
In some cases, like in German and Norwegian Army, an Aimpoint CompM4 optic may be preferred, which Russian PK-AS could be a close alternative.
- M16A4
Standard Issue
ACOG
Underslung Rail/ Foregrip
Laser Sight
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| Marine with m203 equipped M16A4, via www.marinecorpstimes.com |
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| Marine under enemy fire, via afghanidan.blogspot.com |
Marine don't use M16A3 in real life unlike in BF3, they use M16A4, usually equipped with ACOG sight, foregrip or m203 grenade launcher (m320 is developed by Army), and laser sight/ tac-light.
- F2000
1) Slovenian
PK-AS
No Attachment
No Attachment/ Heavy Barrel/ Flash Supp
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| Slovenian soldiers equipped with F2000s |
Slovenian F2000 utilizes Aimpoint sights, so PK-AS would be a close alternative.
2) Belgian
HOLO
Foregrip
Laser Sight
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| Belgium soldier testing F2000, via downeastblog.blogspot.com |
Not much to say on this one, typical modern tactical loadout. Very similar to HK416.
- G3
1) Iranian
Iron Sight/ ACOG (As Hensoldt 4x)
No Attachment
No Attachment/ Heavy Barrel/ Flash Supp
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| Iranian soldier with scope mounted G3, via www.defence.pk |
Iran has been manufacturing G3s under HK's license for decades. And most them comes with iron sight, but recently they have been updated with Hensoldt 4x scopes.
2) Swedish AK-4, Norwegian AG-3
PK-AS (As Aimpoint)
Foregrip
No Attachment/ Heavy Barrel/ Flash Supp
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| Norwegian AG-3 in Afghanistan |
Both Swedish and Norwegian have their own variant of G3 rifle, AK-4 and AG-3. Both come with Aimpoint sights. Depends on the mission either a grenade launcher or foregrip can be attached. But since it's not available to mount M320 under G3 in BF3, the only option would be foregrip.
3) MSG90
Sniper Scope
Bipod
No Attachment/ Heavy Barrel/ Flash Supp
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| Italian marines during UN operation, via www.militaryphotos.net |
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| Sniper team from Saudi Arabian special forces ,via gunrunnerhell.tumblr.com |
Here's a good example of this setup
MSG90 is a sniper rifle based on G3's mechanics. It is also known as PSG1 in police units if you are coming from another AAA FPS franchise (you know what game it is...). This is an interesting setup for assault class. You get to play as a recon, with the benefit of medkit. The downside is, although G3 is a 7.62 rifle like any other sniper rifles in BF3 except M98B, it does a lot less damage per bullet.
4) Hellenic G3A4
HOLO
Foregrip/ Bipod
No Attachment/ Heavy Barrel/ Flash Supp
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| via www.militaryphotos.net |
- FAMAS
1) Standard Issue
PK-AS (As Aimpoint)
Foregrip
Laser Sight/ Tactical Light
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| FAMAS in action |
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| via www.m4carbine.net |
The main setup for French troops in Afghanistan, with Aimpoint CompM4, foregrip, and laser/ tac-light.
2) FÉLIN FAMAS with Optical Device
IRNV
Foregrip/ Bipod
No Attachment/ Heavy Barrel/ Flash Supp
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| Famas with Felin system, via www.militaryphotos.net |
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| In joint of French and American, via www.militaryphotos.net |
An example of IRNV on FAMAS
The Felin is a man-machine system to assist solder and fireteam in combat. It has light intensifying image provider built in the optic device, which in BF3 the only thing comes in close would be the IRNV. To fight off the scope sway of IRNV you may consider putting bipod on it, in exchange of foregrip.
3) FÉLIN FAMAS with EOTECH Sight
HOLO
Foregrip
No Attachment/ Heavy Barrel/ Flash Supp
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| Newly Issued FAMAS setup. via news.fr.msn.com |
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| FAMAS fireteam, note that only one is equipped with Felin device, via alliancegeostrategique.org |
Not everyone can get his/her hand on the Felin's optic device. The rest of the fireteam would get the Felin FAMAS with EOTECH HOLO sight equipped instead.
- L85A2
Current Issue
ACOG
Foregrip/ Bipod
Tactical Light
The latest L85 rifle has been modernized into an accessory platform with tactical rails. And the legendary SUSAT scope has also been phased out of service too, replaced by ACOG sight. It's a shame that the L85 in BF3 doesn't share same upgrade. So it's impossible to underslung m320. You can choose to use either foregrip or bipod, while in real life you get a deployable grip.
- FN SCAR-L MK 16
1) SOCOM
M145 (As ELCAN Specter DR)
Foregrip/ Bipod
Laser Sight
The MK16 had been in several deployments before it got cancelled by SOCOM in favot of SCAR-H MK17. The typical setup was ELCAN Specter DR 1-4x sight, foregrip or bipod, and laser sight.
2) US Army Ranger 75th Regiment
HOLO
Underslung Rail
Tactical Light/ Laser Sight
The 75th Regiment of the US Army Ranger was the only unit that entirely adopted MK16. The main setup was EOTECH sight, under rail, tac-light or laser sight.
- AUG A3
1) Austrian Jagdkommando
PK-AS (As Styer's stock scope or Aimpoint CompM4)
Foregrip
Tactical Light
Pretty much the same config as the stock AUG A3. The scope is a 1.5x made by Styer. Which you can use PK-AS as a replacement (144% zoom)
2) Australian
ACOG/ M145
Underslung Rail
Tactical Light
Australian (Not Austrian) also use AUG since 1989. Due to their deployment in Afghanistan. Their setup tend to be more open field oriented - ACOG/ ELCAN 3.4x, M203 grenade launcher attached, and tactical light for search and patrol use.
to be continued...
- L85A2
Current Issue
ACOG
Foregrip/ Bipod
Tactical Light
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| via www.militaryphotos.net |
The latest L85 rifle has been modernized into an accessory platform with tactical rails. And the legendary SUSAT scope has also been phased out of service too, replaced by ACOG sight. It's a shame that the L85 in BF3 doesn't share same upgrade. So it's impossible to underslung m320. You can choose to use either foregrip or bipod, while in real life you get a deployable grip.
- FN SCAR-L MK 16
1) SOCOM
M145 (As ELCAN Specter DR)
Foregrip/ Bipod
Laser Sight
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| Navy SEALs with MK16, via www.ar15.com |
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| via globalmilitaryreview.blogspot.com |
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| via kitup.military.com |
The MK16 had been in several deployments before it got cancelled by SOCOM in favot of SCAR-H MK17. The typical setup was ELCAN Specter DR 1-4x sight, foregrip or bipod, and laser sight.
2) US Army Ranger 75th Regiment
HOLO
Underslung Rail
Tactical Light/ Laser Sight
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| Army Rangers with SCAR-L in public event |
The 75th Regiment of the US Army Ranger was the only unit that entirely adopted MK16. The main setup was EOTECH sight, under rail, tac-light or laser sight.
- AUG A3
1) Austrian Jagdkommando
PK-AS (As Styer's stock scope or Aimpoint CompM4)
Foregrip
Tactical Light
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| via imgur.com |
Pretty much the same config as the stock AUG A3. The scope is a 1.5x made by Styer. Which you can use PK-AS as a replacement (144% zoom)
2) Australian
ACOG/ M145
Underslung Rail
Tactical Light
Australian (Not Austrian) also use AUG since 1989. Due to their deployment in Afghanistan. Their setup tend to be more open field oriented - ACOG/ ELCAN 3.4x, M203 grenade launcher attached, and tactical light for search and patrol use.
to be continued...
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