The
Armtech C30R was an
assault rifle concept using 5.56mm (Quadrant with 3.56g standard M193 bullet, dimensions of the rectangular ammunition 35.7 x 15.8 x 9.5 mm) similar to the H&K G11. Armtech chose to pursue the design of its rifle for export sales and proceeded with development of the C30R, an advanced technology rifle using caseless ammunition. Although the concept of the C30R was highly publicized in Australia, it was developed in haste and premature demonstration before full development in front of news media led to the worst nightmare of the gun developer - poor reliability and an explosion while the rifle was being test fired, apparently an "out of battery ignition." This disaster led eventually to the demise of Armstech, but not before the firm had decided to pursue a conventional rifle with the basic features of the C30R.
| Armtech C30R |
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| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Australia |
| Production history |
| Designed | 1986 |
| Manufacturer | Armtech Ltd |
| Specifications |
| Weight | 3.17kg |
| Length | 719mm |
| Barrel length | 457mm |
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| Cartridge | 5.56 mm (Quadrant with 3.56g standard M193 bullet, dimensions of the rectangular ammunition 35.7 x 15.8 x 9.5 mm) |
| Action | Rotary Breech, Select Fire |
| Rate of fire | 750rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 795mps |
| Feed system | 60 round internal magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
