Videos tagged with RM277

Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at real-world firearms featured in Battlefield 2042. He discusses the FN P90's 5.7x28mm cartridge, the FN Five-seveN pistol, the L85A3's improved reliability, the B&T APC series, the L110 Minimi, the Ultimax 100's recoil system, and the future RM277 NGSAR. Ferguson highlights the design intent and practical ballistics of these weapons, contrasting them with their in-game representations.

The RM277, a bullpup rifle developed for the NGSW program, showcases advanced polymer-cased ammunition (.277 TVCM) offering significant weight reduction and high performance. Its unique 'Short Recoil Impulse Averaging' system effectively halves felt recoil, while selectable open/closed bolt operation enhances versatility. Ballistics and barrier tests reveal impressive penetration and energy transfer.

The US military has historically favored the AR platform over bullpup designs due to ingrained training, manual of arms familiarity, and easier maintenance. While bullpups offer compactness with longer barrels, issues like trigger quality, malfunction clearing, and prone ergonomics present challenges. Recent trials like the RM277 for NGSW show continued interest, but overcoming the AR's established advantages remains difficult.