[details=Assault Rifles] Battlefield 3 Assault Rifles
The assault rifles in Battlefield 3 are widely expected to include most of the weapons from previous Battlefield games, with few new additions. The main assault rifles in Battlefield 3 are:
M16A2
The M16A2 has been featured in all Battlefield games since Battlefield 2, where it was the default assault rifle for the Assault class on the USMC side. It has been confirmed that the rifle will return in Battlefield 3.
HK 416
The HK 416 is expected to replace the US M4 and M16 as the main assault rifle for the US forces. The rifle is already being used throughout the world as a replacement for the M16/M4. The HK 416 appeared in Bad Company 1 and 2, and is expected to be included in Battlefield 3 as well.
FN2000
The FN2000 was featured as an unlock in Battlefield 2, and is a Belgian-made assault rifle used in many nations in Europe. It’s expected to be one of the unlockable rifles in Battlefield 3.
Steyr Aug
The Steyr Aug is an Austrian-made assault rifle used around the world. I was featured in Bad Company 2 and Bad Company 2, it is rumored to be one of the main assault rifles in Battlefield 3, or at the least, an unlockable rifle.
AEK-971
The modern variety of the AK-47, the AEK-971 is the main rifle of the Russian army and was featured in both BF2, Bad Company 1 and 2. It is expected to be the main battle rifle of the opposing side in Battlefield 3 (Russian and/or Middle Eastern).
G3
The G3 is a popular assault rifle first made by Heckler & Koch in 1959, and is still in use today around the world, especially in third world countries. The G3 is used in many different variations, and is known for its stopping power and accuracy. The G3 was previously featured in many Battlefield games, and will return in Battlefield 3.
M27
The M27 is the newest infantry rifle, scheduled for service in the US Marine Corp. The M27 is based on the HK416 and features a gas-operated short-stroke piston action with a heavy barrel for improved long range accuracy. The M27 will make its first appearance in the Battlefield series in Battlefield 3.
G36C
The G36 and G36C were first featured in Battlefield 2, and now the G36C will return as an unlockable carbine rifle in Battlefield 3. The G36 was first introduced in the 1990s, and is today used around the world among special forces and counter terrorism units.
AK-74M
The AK-74 was a modernization of the famous AK-47, and in 1991, the AK-74 got modernized once again, this time carrying the name AK-74M. The modernized version featured a new synthetic stock, and a lot of minor changes and updates. The AK-74M has since become the standard rifle of the Russian forces, and it will be the primary weapon of the Russian forces in Battlefield 3.
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[details=Snipers]The sniper rifles in Battlefield 3 will be comprised of real world rifles that are in service in various armies around the world.
M24
The M24 is the main sniper rifle for the US Army and has been for almost 20 years. It has been featured in Battlefield 2, Bad Company 1 & 2, and is expected to be the main sniper rifle of the US side in Battlefield 3.
M95
The Barret M95 is a large caliber sniper rifle used for long range and armor penetration. It was featured in many Battlefield games as an unlock, and will be included in Battlefield 3 as an unlockable sniper rifle as well.
Type 88
Type 88 is a Chinese made semi automatic sniper rifle introduced in China in 1988, and has been used ever since. It appeared in the previous few Battlefield games, and is set to reappear in Battlefield 3.
SV 98
Russian made bolt action rifle SV 88 — Snaiperskaya Vintovka Model 1998 — is the main marksman rifle for the Russian army. It was featured in Bad Company 1 and 2, and is expected to make its return in Battlefield 3.
MK11
The MK11 is based on the SR-25 assault rifle and provides great accuracy with the benefits of an assault rifle’s larger magazine and mobility. The MK11 is one of the brand new rifles in Battlefield 3, and makes its first appearance in the series.
SVD Dragunov
The SVD Dragunov, or Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova, is a semi automatic Russian-made sniper rifle that was first introduced in 1963, and is still in use today all over the world. It was first featured in Battlefield 2, and later in Bad Company. The SVD will return as the standard sniper rifle of the Russian forces in Battlefield 3.
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[details=Machine Guns]Battlefield 3 will feature many of the popular machine guns used in previous Battlefield games.
M249
The M249 light machine gun, also called the SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon), has been the main light machine gun of the US Army since its introduction in 1984. It’s still the main light machine gun in the US army and will return in Battlefield 3.
PKM
The Russian made PKM was introduced in the 1960s and has been widely used around the world, and is still in service in the Russian army, among others. The PKM is widely expected to be the standard LMG of the Russian and/or Middle East forces in Battlefield 3.
Type 88 LMG
The Type 88 LMG, also known as the QJY 88, is a Chinese made general purpose machine gun introduced in 1988 and in use today. The Type 88 LMG has been in several Battlefield games, and is set to reappear in Battlefield 3.
MG36
The MG36 light machine gun is based on the popular and reliable G36 assault rifle, but it uses a heavy barrel for increased heat resistance and accuracy. It was featured in Bad Company 1 and 2 and is expected to return in Battlefield 3 as an unlock.
PKP Pecheneg
The PKP Pecheneg is a relatively new Russian light machine gun, and is a modernized version of the popular PKM machine gun. The Pecheneg uses many of the same components, including the same type of ammunition, but uses a new barrel that improves accuracy over the PKM. The Pecheneg was confirmed or Battlefield 3 in a gameplay trailer.
M240
The M240 is a Belgian designed light machine gun that has been used in the United States armed forces from the 1980s. The M240 is not only used as an LMG for infantry, but is used extensively as a mounted LMG on helicopters, cars, boats, and other vehicles as well. The M240 is used widely among US forces, including the Army, the Marines, Coast Guard, and Navy. The M240 will make its first appearance in Battlefield 3.
RPK 74
The RPK 74 is a modernized version of the famous Russian RPK light machine gun, and is used to this day in many countries around the world. The RPK 74 was first featured in Battlefield 2, and will return in Battlefield 3 as the starter LMG for the Russian forces.
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[details=SMGs]For the support classes in Battlefield 3, a variety of popular sub-machine guns (SMGs) and carbines will be available, and it’s expected to be based on popular guns in previous Battlefield games.
UMP-45
The German made UMP-45, short for “Universal Machine Pistol”, is a widely used sub-machine gun in the world, and is popular among police and anti-terror forces. It’s been a popular SMG in various Battlefield games and will return in Battlefield 3.
AKS 74U
The AKS 74U, based on the AK-47 with a shorter barrel and lighter construction, is the main carbine for the Russian special forces. It was featured in BF2 and two Bad Company games, and will reappear in Battlefield 3 as the main carbine of the Russian/Middle East forces.
FN SCAR-L
The FN SCAR-L is a silenced, fully automatic carbine rifle first introduced in the Special Forces expansion for Battlefield 2, and has since appeared in two bad Company games. The gun is expected to make a return in Battlefield 3 as an unlock.
UZI
The Israeli made, popular SMG is used around the world, both among law enforcement and criminals. It was introduced in 1950 and has been in use ever since. It has been featured as an unlock in several Battlefield games, a role it’s set to reprise in Battlefield 3.
FN P90
The FN P90 was introduced in 1990 and is a popular submachine gun among special forces and anit-terrorism groups. It is used throughout the world in armies, police and SWAT forces. The FN P90 was previously featured in Battlefield 3, and will return in Battlefield 3.
MP7
The Heckler & Koch MP7 is a personal defense weapon with a new and more powerful 4.6x30mm cartridge designed to penetrate body armor. The MP7 was developed by HK and officially entered service in 2001. It has entered service in limited use among a few countries in the world, including Norway and England. The MP7 was first featured in Battlefield 2 and will return in Battlefield 3.
M4 Carbine
The M4 carbine was introduced in 1997 and is a smaller, lighter version of the M16A2. The M4 is widely used among armies in the Western World, including the US, UK, Canada, and others. The M4 was first featured in Battlefield 2, and will return as an unlock in Battlefield 3.
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[details=Shotguns]Battlefield 3 will naturally include plenty of close combat weapons, chief of which are shotguns.
Remington 870
The Remington 870 is the main shotgun used by the US forces. It was introduced back on 1950 and is still in use today, both by armies and by private owners as well. The shotgun has been featured as the main shotgun of the US forces in numerous Battlefield 3, and is set to reappear in Battlefield 3.
Saiga 12
The Siaga 12 is a Russian-made semi automatic 12 gauge shotgun based on a modified AK-47 loading mechanism. It was first featured in Battlefield 3 and has since appeared in Bad Company 1 and 2. The Saiga 12 is expected to be back in Battlefield 3.
SPAS-12
Italian-made SPAS-12 is a pump action combat shotgun used mainly by the US Army. It was featured as an unlock in the last few Battlefield games, and will reappear in Battlefield 3.
USAS 12
The USAS 12 is an Korean-made fully automatic shotgun which uses 12 or 20 round magazines. It was introduced in the 1980s for the South Korean army, and has since been adopted in several armies around the world. The USAS 12 is set to be back in Battlefield 3, most likely as an unlock.
DAO 12
The DAO 12 is a South African-made semi automatic, drum fed 12-gauge shotgun which appeared in Battlefield 2 and is set to return in Battlefield 3, as part of the Back to Karkand DLC expansion.
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[details=Pistols]Battlefield 3 is set to receive a wide array of pistols and sidearms in Battlefield 3. While its predecessor, Battlefield 2, had a limited selection of handguns, Battlefield 3 is expected to have a wide variety of guns, most of which are expected to be unlockable items. Here are the guns we expect in Battlefiled 3:
Beretta M9
The Beretta M9 is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol that is the standard issued sidearm in the US Army. The gun was introduced in 1990 and has been featured in all modern-day Battlefiled games. It’s expected to be the main pistol of the US forces in Battlefield 3.
MP-443 Grach
The Yarygin MP-443 Grach is a new Russian handgun introduced in 2003 and has since become the main sidearm of the Russian forces, including police departments. It’s a 9mm design that holds 10 or 18 bullets. It appeared in Bad Company 1 and 2 and is expected to be one of the unlockable pistols in Battlefield 3.
Beretta 93R
The Beretta Model 93R is a burst fire version of the M9. Using the same 9mm ammunition, it can fire 3 round bursts and has been in use since the 1970s. It was featured in Bad Company 2 and is likely to reappear in Battlefield 3 as an unlockable pistol.
M1911
The M1911 is the longest serving weapon in modern history, being in use for over 100 years since its introduction in 1911. It fires powerful .45 APC rounds and is one of the most popular handguns in the US military, despite not being a standard issued sidearm. The M1911 is expected to appear in Battlefield 3 as an unlock.
Glock 17
The Glock 17, introduced in 1982, is one of the most popular pistols in the world, both among armies, special forces, police units and sports shooters. The Glock 17 will appear in Battlefield 3 as an unlock.
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[details=Rocket Launchers]Battlefield 3 will feature a variety of rocket launchers for multiple purposes, including anti vehicle and anti infantry-based rockets. Battlefield 3 will feature two standard rocket launchers as starter weapons for both faction, with several more unlockable. So far, the confirmed rocket launchers are:
RPG-7
The RPG-7 was first introduced in 1961 and has been in service for more than 50 years, and has seen several conflicts, ranging from Vietnam to the gulf war. It’s still a widely used rocket launcher all over the world, and supports different rockets and warheads. The RPG-7 will be the main rocket launcher of the Russian side in Battlefield 3.
SMAW
The SMAW, or Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon, is a mainly intended as an assault weapon designed to destroy enemy targets and cover. It can also be equipped with anti-vehicle rockets. The SMAW makes its first appearance in the Battlefield series with Battlefield 3.
AT4
The Swedish-made AT4, first introduced in the early 1980s, and is today one of the most widely used light anti tank rocket launchers in the world. It’s used by the US Army as its main rocket launcher/anti tank weapon, and has been used in Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Over 500,000 units have been produced to date. The AT4 appeared in Battlefield 2 and Bad Company 2, and is set to return in Battlefield 3.
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