PLAN Marine Corps start to equip type-05 strategic rifle (version XM29 OICW project),
5.80mm rifle + 20mm programmable grenade launcher + gun-sight computer + laser rangefinder.
The
XM29 OICW is a weapon in Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix. It a combination of an assault rifle and a grenade launcher. It has a scope and night-vision built into it as well.
| XM29 OICW
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| Damage |
70 (Bullet), 0-100 (Grenade)
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| Rips off Limbs? |
Yes
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| Magazine Size |
30
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| Maximum Ammunition |
240
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| Recoil |
Low
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| Fire Mode |
Single, Burst, Automatic
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| Ammunition |
5.56x45mm, 20mm grenade
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| Used by |
None
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| Can be selected on the outfitting screen after |
Hospital (only if picked up in The Shop)
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In order to use the grenade launcher, the player must zoom in, switch
the firing mode to "20mm grenade", turn on the "lasr" function (which
activates a small red dot that shows the grenade's trajectory), then
adjust the laser with the "range+" or "-" functions. Note that the
grenades used by the OICW are different from the ones used in other
grenade launchers. The grenade launcher must also be reloaded after
every eight shots.
This weapon is only available in single-player mode. It can only
be obtained by visiting the "Firing Range" at The Shop's lab before
going to
Kamchatka. After getting it at the Firing Range, it can be selected on the loadout screen.
Tactics
The OICW's assault rifle component is essentially a better
M4.
It has much less recoil than the M4, which makes it easier to use at
all ranges. However, it is a good idea to use burst-firing at medium and
long range, as the gun climbs upward when fired for an extended period
of time. The scope makes the
MSG-90 obsolete, as it can zoom at up to 20x and can kill an unarmored target with about three shots.
The attached grenade launcher is difficult to understand, but it
can be deadly if used properly. It has much better range than the M4's
grenade launcher and the grenades can be launched farther (and explode
must faster) than
thrown grenades,
so use it to take out enemies hiding behind something, such as an enemy
in a guard tower or just past a corner.
However, it takes time to
activate the laser and adjust it, so make sure that the area near you is
clear so that you don't get ambushed while trying to adjust the grenade
launcher. Also note that the OICW's grenades have a low damage radius,
so you'll need to get the grenade close to the target.
Because of how effective the OICW is, it should be taken on every
mission as soon as you get it. The assault rifle function alone is
worth using, while the grenade launcher is a nice bonus.
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