Since the mid-80s, the HILF had an outstanding requirement to come up with a replacement for their CBAR-01 Assault Rifles as most of these had been in use since 1993. In 1994, a proposal by HILF was submitted to the HMD for options to either procure newer weapons (thought was given to purchase a Lyran design) or to develop its own indigenous rifle. On 19 November 2002, a patent was filed with the Ministry of Patent and Trademarking on behalf of HIA's armaments research division. HMD officials, after consultations with the HILF, decided against buying weapons off the shelf as it would require soldiers to adjust to the new weapon, choosing instead to develop a weapon, designed and made specifically for ease of use by the legionary of the HILF.
The HBAS Series is made of a rugged, high impact polymer, most of the manufacturing is done utilising CNC machines, with ultrasonic welding for the steel-reinforced receiver halves and the gun barrel being cold hammer forged. It's operating system, boasts a higher reliability over the CBAR's and a lower recoil. The translucent magazine allows precise assessment of current ammo load to it's operator. The main draw point is that the HBAS-A2 and variants provides carbine length, but rifle muzzle velocity. The bullpup design is also used to minimize the silhouette of soldiers and to maximize effectiveness in turning corners in urban warfare
The HBAS Series is also the first production assault rifle of its class to incorporate a built-in Laser Aiming Device (LAD) (powered by a single "AA-size" battery) as standard. It has a five position switch which can emit a visible beam at high or low power. It can also be set to "steady on" or "momentary on" which is triggered with the use of a pressure switch activated with the user's left thumb. The on/off switch for the LAD is located on the left handguard; when holding the weapon at ready, the left thumb rests naturally on it.
With sluggish operation due to fouling, the gas regulator setting may be increased by turning it with a coin, screwdriver, or any other thin flat object. Alternatively, the gas regulator can be unlatched and turned by hand with aid of the knurled surface. The rifle incorporates various patented safety features, such as a Kevlar cheek plate and over pressure vent that protects the shooter in the event of a chamber explosion or catastrophic failure.
It also has an integral 1.5x optical scope that is built into its carrying handle (A 3.0x version is also available). The scope aids in target acquisition, particularly under low light conditions. The scope is factory-zeroed, and requires minimal further zeroing to suit different users. This minimizes non-training range time.
Like the CBAR-01 rifle, the bolt locks open on an empty magazine. When the magazine is exhausted, it is removed by depressing the AK-style lever. Clearing the weapon is accomplished by removing the magazine, pulling the charging handle to the rear, and observing the chamber. After loading a magazine into the housing, the weapon is made "ready" by cocking the weapon, and engaging the FN MAG-type safety button forward of the trigger guard. The position of the fire selector button (SEMI or AUTO) on the stock may also be adjusted.
Production History
Designer: Haruspex International Armaments
Designed: 1999-2003
Manufacturer: Haruspex International Armaments (HIA)
Variants: A2, A3, A4
General
Type: Bullpup Assault rifle
Place of Origin: Machina Haruspex
In Service: 2002-Present
Used by:
Local users
Machina Haruspex: After initial testing within Imperial Legionary training units, the HBAS Series was distributed to members of the Kaldana Colonial Legionary. Their rifles saw combat service in Operation Breach, during the landing and subsequent taking of the Port of Kabor, the legionnaires reported the HBAS rifles functioned flawlessly. The rifle is in use by all the Colonial Legionary battalions and brigades as of current.
Current Foreign users
BYD Corporation: Corporate Defense Security forces operate both the HBAS-A2 and the A3 models.
Nocticula: The Xul-Nocian military purchased a number of HBAS-A2's for the border patrol guard in August 2008.
Osea-Yuktobania: Operates a foreign manufacturing contract license and produces the HBAS A2, A3, and A4 series soldiers and sailors in the Frontier Brigades.
Church of Starry Wisdom: The Clerical Protection Units are armed with HBAS-A3's.
Siltrin Calussai: Since 2011, the Calussai Defense Forces have been apart of a supply agreement for approximately 250,000 HBAS Series rifles (including different variants and grenade launchers). The rifle was first revealed to the public during a military parade in 2012 with a special forces regiment carrying the rifle at the forefront.
Variants
HABS-A2
This sight is mounted on a sight rail, allowing easy removal and attachment, as well as the use of a range of different sight options. The forward hand-grip has been specially designed to be easily removed and replaced with a grenade launcher similar to the M203 grenade launcher.
Specifications
Length: 640 mm (25.2 in)
Barrel Length: 460 mm (18.1 in)
Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Cartridge: 6.8mm +P+ class 7N31 AP (Is compatible with 6.8 SPC rounds)
Barrels: Single barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 6 grooves)
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger Pull: 1.8 – 2.72 kg.
Rate of fire : 750–900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 890 m/s (2,919.9 ft/s)
MOA: .6
Effective range: 460 m
Feed system: 30-round box magazine; plastic or STANAG magazines
Sights: 1.5x holographic sight
HBAS-A3
Same as the basic HBAS-A2, with the standard 1.5x sight. The sight picture is composed of luminous black paint, allowing easier target engagement at night without use of the LAD. Has integral optical sight and LAD removed to allow a wide variety of add-on accessories, such as tactical lights and reflex sights. Charging handle is moved to the left hand side of the weapon. identical to the standard A2 model with exception of silencer equipped barrel. The stock has a built-in compartment which stores a cleaning kit for the rifle, thus removing the usual need for the soldier to carry this separately.
Specifications
Length: 640 mm (25.2 in)
Barrel Length: 460 mm (18.1 in)
Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Cartridge: 6.8mm +P+ class 7N31 AP (Is compatible with 6.8 SPC rounds)
Barrels: Single barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 6 grooves)
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger Pull: 1.8 – 2.72 kg.
Rate of fire : 750–900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 870 m/s (2,854.3 ft/s)
Effective range: 410 m
MOA: .5
Feed system: 30-round box magazine; plastic or STANAG magazines
Sights: stock holographic 1.5x, or 3x ACOG magnification sight
HBAS-A4
Same as the basic HBAS-A2, but has 5.0x optical sight instead of standard 1.5x sight. This version has a long barrel as well. The stock has a built-in compartment which stores a cleaning kit for the rifle, thus removing the usual need for the soldier to carry this separately.
Specifications
Length: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Barrel Length: 508 mm (20.0 in)
Weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
Cartridge: 6.8mm +P+ class 7N31 AP (Is compatible with 6.8 SPC rounds)
Barrels: Single barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 6 grooves)
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger Pull: 1.8 – 2.72 kg.
Rate of fire : 750–900 rounds/min
Effective range: 800 m
Muzzle velocity: 910 m/s (2,986 ft/s)
MOA: .8
Feed system: 30-round box magazine; plastic or STANAG magazines
Sights: 5x optical sight, 4x ACOG, 1.5x holographic, various others
HABS-A2
This sight is mounted on a sight rail, allowing easy removal and attachment, as well as the use of a range of different sight options. The forward hand-grip has been specially designed to be easily removed and replaced with a grenade launcher similar to the M203 grenade launcher.
Specifications
Length: 640 mm (25.2 in)
Barrel Length: 460 mm (18.1 in)
Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Cartridge: 6.8mm +P+ class 7N31 AP (Is compatible with 6.8 SPC rounds)
Barrels: Single barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 6 grooves)
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger Pull: 1.8 – 2.72 kg.
Rate of fire : 750–900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 890 m/s (2,919.9 ft/s)
MOA: .6
Effective range: 460 m
Feed system: 30-round box magazine; plastic or STANAG magazines
Sights: 1.5x holographic sight
HBAS-A3
Same as the basic HBAS-A2, with the standard 1.5x sight. The sight picture is composed of luminous black paint, allowing easier target engagement at night without use of the LAD. Has integral optical sight and LAD removed to allow a wide variety of add-on accessories, such as tactical lights and reflex sights. Charging handle is moved to the left hand side of the weapon. identical to the standard A2 model with exception of silencer equipped barrel. The stock has a built-in compartment which stores a cleaning kit for the rifle, thus removing the usual need for the soldier to carry this separately.
Specifications
Length: 640 mm (25.2 in)
Barrel Length: 460 mm (18.1 in)
Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Cartridge: 6.8mm +P+ class 7N31 AP (Is compatible with 6.8 SPC rounds)
Barrels: Single barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 6 grooves)
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger Pull: 1.8 – 2.72 kg.
Rate of fire : 750–900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 870 m/s (2,854.3 ft/s)
Effective range: 410 m
MOA: .5
Feed system: 30-round box magazine; plastic or STANAG magazines
Sights: stock holographic 1.5x, or 3x ACOG magnification sight
HBAS-A4
Same as the basic HBAS-A2, but has 5.0x optical sight instead of standard 1.5x sight. This version has a long barrel as well. The stock has a built-in compartment which stores a cleaning kit for the rifle, thus removing the usual need for the soldier to carry this separately.
Specifications
Length: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Barrel Length: 508 mm (20.0 in)
Weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
Cartridge: 6.8mm +P+ class 7N31 AP (Is compatible with 6.8 SPC rounds)
Barrels: Single barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 6 grooves)
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger Pull: 1.8 – 2.72 kg.
Rate of fire : 750–900 rounds/min
Effective range: 800 m
Muzzle velocity: 910 m/s (2,986 ft/s)
MOA: .8
Feed system: 30-round box magazine; plastic or STANAG magazines
Sights: 5x optical sight, 4x ACOG, 1.5x holographic, various others
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