Marksman Rifles (hk416, hk417)

[Despite]

I have a question the only Noticibale Difference in the 16 inch barrel and the 12 inch is the weight As shown Here

 

 

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=502324985 

 

12inch 

 

 

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=502325819

 

16 inch 

 

Is this because its a hidden stat or is it because of the realistic feature that we are playing off?

 

 

 

 

[zissou]

the hk416 is an ar-15 type assault rifle that doesn't come stock with a 12" barrel

http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/assault-rifles/hk416-a5/hk416-a5-11/overview.html

 

the hk417 on the other hand is a 7.62mm battle rifle / dmr (whatever you like to call it, read it goes pew pew longer)

http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/assault-rifles/hk417/hk417-a2-165/overview.html 

[Despite]

Alrighty that make a ton more sense to me.. But both shoot 7.62 in game.

[MessedUpSmiley]

As Zissou said it's a realistic feature, the difference is that it's a small step from the 16'' variant as a 'Battle Rifle' to a 'Designated Marksman Rifle' especially if you slap on a medium/long range scope.

 

This difference has also led to the fact that whilst playing certain classes the usage of the 16 inch variants is restricted. (Click spoiler)

 

 

 
Rifleman / Medic / Assistants / 
 

• F2000
• Katiba
• M16
• M4
• MK 18
• MX
• TAR
• SCAR (Not EGLM)
• AUG
• SAR-21
• L85A2
• HK416
• HK417 (12in ONLY)
• HK G3

 

 
 
Rifleman (With AT Launcher)
 

• F2000
• Katiba
• M16
• M4
• MK 18
• MX
• TAR
• TAR
• SCAR (Not EGLM)
• AUG
• SAR-21
• L85A2
• HK416
• HK417 (12in ONLY)
• HK G3
• AT4 (Any variant)

(http://www.ahoyworld.co.uk/topic/3877-play-your-roles/)

[Stuffedsheep]

I have a question the only Noticibale Difference in the 16 inch barrel and the 12 inch is the weight As shown Here

 

 

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=502324985 

 

12inch 

 

 

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=502325819

 

16 inch 

 

Is this because its a hidden stat or is it because of the realistic feature that we are playing off?

Alrighty that make a ton more sense to me.. But both shoot 7.62 in game.

 

By the title I presume you are meaning to say that this difference occurs with both the m416 and m417 rifles. Which are pretty much the same, except the round it chambers(and the parts that come with it).

 

I will clarify a bit more, it is not a hidden stat nor a realistic feature we(as in AW) are playing on. It is however a realistic feature added by the mods maker blazenchamber, to indeed add a realistic aspect as the real weapons differ in weight as well.

 

However, I doubt that the weight difference displayed in game is comparable to that of it's real life counter parts. Seen that the M417 13'' weights 4.22kg, and the M417 16.5'' weights 4.4kg. It would be less that 10% weight difference IRL compared to about 20% difference in game(as a rough estimate seen from your screenshots). This goes for both the M416 and M417.