The Mk12 SPR (full name: Mark 12 Special Purpose Rifle) is a 5.56 mm marksman rifle featured in both ArmA: Armed Assault and ArmA 2.
ArmA: Armed Assault[]
| « | This weapon, used by Special Forces snipers of both the US Army and US Navy, is a heavily modified precision version of the M4 Carbine. SPR initially stood for ‘Special Purpose Receiver’ (an M4 SOPMOD accessory), but now, since the weapon has become a complete weapon system, this has been changed to ‘Special Purpose Rifle.’ This type was classified by the Navy as the Mk 12, and the Army now also uses this designation. This sharpshooter rifle features a scope capable of up to 10x magnification. Library Description
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The Mk12 SPR is used by both U.S. Army forces and Black Element PMCs in ArmA: Armed Assault.
Overview[]
The Mk12 SPR is a gas operated marksman rifle with a rotating bolt that is chambered to fire the 5.56×45 mm NATO round.
It primarily loads from 20-round STANAG magazines, is capable of achieving a top fire rate of up to ~ 667 rounds per minute, and has a muzzle velocity of 850 m/s.
The standard-issue DMR of all U.S. forces operating on Sahrani and PMC security teams, the Mk12 SPR is designed with interoperability in mind and its shooter can easily share ammunition with other members of the squad.
Compared to the SLA's SVD, the Mk12's 5.56 mm round is somewhat underwhelming and lacks the stopping power of the latter at ranges of beyond 600 metres. It is however much better in close quarters and medium ranges, thanks to its combination of a high base rate of fire and larger magazine size (twenty rounds per magazine versus the SVD's ten).
Optics[]
The Mk12 SPR does not have ironsights and only allows the user to aim through its scope.
The scope has a default zeroing of 300 metres which cannot be adjusted. Aligning the crosshairs with the target's centre of mass at any distance between 300-400 metres is recommended to guarantee a hit.
It should be noted the reticle's four mil-dots (on both axes) are not accurate and should not be relied on to land precise hits at any range. The reticle's appearance also does not adjust automatically to account for the difference in magnification. It is not advisable to zoom in with the scope if the user is attempting to hit long distance targets (i.e. 600 metres or more).
Ammunition[]
| Round name | Base damage value | Initial velocity (m/s) |
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| 5.56×45 mm NATO | 8 | 930 |
| 5.56×45 mm NATO SD | 7 | 320 |
The Mk12 SPR supports being loaded with three different types of magazines. They all require one free inventory slot to carry:
20Rnd. Stanag[]
Standard 20-round box magazine. Does not contain any visible tracers.
30Rnd. Stanag[]
30-round magazine, also shared with the M4A1 carbine and M16A4 assault rifle.
Aside from having 10 additional rounds, it is completely identical to the standard 20-round box magazines.
30Rnd. Stanag SD[]
Specialised magazine loaded with subsonic 5.56 mm ammunition. Identical to 30-round STANAGs save for having a much lower velocity of 320 m/s.
Trivia[]
- The in-game Mk12 SPR appears to be based on the "Mod 0" variant, as it uses a continuous upper rail and lacks the "SOPMOD" stock found on real "Mod 1" models of the Mk12 SPR.
Gallery[]
ArmA 2[]
| « | This weapon, used by Special Forces snipers of both the US Army and US Navy, is a heavily modified precision version of the M4 Carbine. SPR initially stood for ‘Special Purpose Receiver' (an M4 SOPMOD accessory), but since the weapon became a complete system, this has been changed to ‘Special Purpose Rifle.' This type was classified by the Navy as the Mk 12 and the Army now also uses this designation. This sharpshooter rifle features a scope capable of up to 10x magnification. Armoury Description
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The Mk12 SPR is used exclusively by the U.S. Marines in ArmA 2.
Overview[]
The Mk12 SPR returns once more in ArmA 2 where it now serves as one of the two standard-issue DMRs carried by USMC Force Recon sharpshooters.
Performance and function-wise, it has changed little and continues to load from 20-round STANAGs though its muzzle velocity has been increased to 930 m/s. The Mk12 SPR is only available in a single variant that has a sniper scope fitted. It cannot be fitted with laser pointers is unable to mount a sound suppressor.
Force Recon marksmen armed with Mk12 SPRs.
Unlike its heavier 7.62 mm counterparts, the Mk12 SPR has lower recoil and is also a semi-automatic weapon. The user can also continue to share ammunition with other members of the squad using 5.56 mm assault rifles/carbines like the M16A4 or M4A1.
Although the Mk12 SPR is intended to load from 20-round STANAGs, it supports 30-rounder magazines in addition to the G36's plastic magazines. In stark contrast, 7.62 mm DMRs require their own separate magazines and do not permit the user to resupply from other members of the squad.
However, its usage 5.56 mm ammunition is also its main drawback. Just like in Armed Assault, its range is still limited to just under 600 metres. Beyond that distance, the Mk12's 5.56 mm round is lacklustre and will not be able to compete with its 7.62 mm DMRs when it comes to both accuracy and stopping power.
Ammunition[]
| Round name | Base damage value | Aerodynamic velocity | Initial velocity (m/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.56×45 mm NATO | 8 | -0.001425 | 930 |
| 5.56×45 mm NATO SD | 7 | -0.0006 | 320 |
The Mk12 SPR supports being loaded with up to six types of magazines. With the exception of 100-round drums, all others require only one inventory slot to carry (the drums occupy two slots):
20Rnd. STANAG[]
Standard 20-round box magazine. Does not contain any visible tracers.
30Rnd. STANAG[]
Standard 30-round magazine.
Identical to regular 20-rounders in all aspects other than capacity.
30Rnd. STANAG SD[]
Specialised magazine loaded with subsonic 5.56 mm ammunition. Identical to regular 30-round STANAGs save for a much lower velocity of 320 m/s.
G36 Mag.[]
Plastic magazine used exclusively by the G36 and XM8 families of modular rifles.
It is mostly identical in most other aspects compared to regular 30-round STANAGs, but their rounds have a slightly reduced muzzle velocity of 920 m/s instead.
30rnd G36 SD[]
Loaded with subsonic 5.56 mm ammunition. It fires rounds with greatly reduced velocities of 320 m/s, but remain otherwise identical to regular plastic magazines.
MG36 Mag.[]
100-round Beta-C drum used by the MG36 light support weapon. Aside from its capacity it is completely identical to regular 30-round plastic magazines.
Trivia[]
- The ArmA 2 Mk12 SPR is simply an updated port of the same model used in Armed Assault.
Gallery[]
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See also[]
Weapons of comparable role and configuration[]
- Mk17 Sniper (U.S. Army counterpart, ArmA 2: OA only)
- L86A2 LSW (British Army counterpart, ArmA 2: BAF only)
- MXM (NATO counterpart, ArmA 3 only)
| Weapons of ArmA: Armed Assault | |
|---|---|
| Handguns | M9 9 mm • Makarov 9 mm |
| Submachine guns | MP5A5 9 mm |
| Carbines | AKS-74U 5.45 mm • M4A1 5.56 mm (M4A1 GL, M4, M4 GL) |
| Assault rifles | AK-74 5.45 mm (AK-74 + GP-25, AKS-74 PSO) • G36 series (G36, G36C, G36K) • M16A2 5.56 mm (M16A2 + M203) • M16A4 5.56 mm (M16A4 M203) |
| Designated marksman rifles | Mk12 SPR 5.56 mm |
| Sniper rifles | KSVK 12.7 mm • M107 .50 • M24 7.62 mm • SVD Dragunov 7.62 mm |
| Squad automatic weapons | M249 SAW 5.56 mm |
| Machineguns | M240 7.62 mm • PKM 7.62 mm |
| Grenade launchers | 6G30 |
| Launchers | 9K32 Strela • FIM-92F Stinger • Javelin Launcher • M136 • RPG-7V |
| Static | AA Pod • AT Tripod • AGS-30 • D-30 • DShKM • M2 • M119A1 • Mk. 19 • Searchlight |
| (Parenthesis) denote variants. Queen's Gambit | |
 U.S. Army - Armoury (ArmA: Armed Assault)
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|---|---|
| Handguns | M9 9 mm* |
| Submachine guns | MP5A5 9 mm |
| Carbines | G36 series* (G36C*, G36K*) • M4A1 5.56 mm* (M4A1 GL*, M4, M4 GL) |
| Assault rifles | G36 5.56 mm • M16A4 5.56 mm (M16A4 M203) |
| Designated marksman rifles | Mk12 SPR 5.56 mm* |
| Sniper rifles | M107 .50 • M24 7.62 mm |
| Squad automatic weapons | M249 SAW 5.56 mm* |
| Machineguns | M240 7.62 mm |
| Launchers | FIM-92F Stinger • Javelin Launcher • M136 |
| Static | AA Pod • AT Tripod • M2 • M119A1 • Mk. 19 • Searchlight |
| (Parenthesis) denote variants. * denotes weapons also used by the Black Element sub-faction. | |
 USMC - Armoury (ArmA 2)
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|---|---|
| Handguns | M1911 .45 • M9 9 mm |
| Submachine guns | MP5 9 mm |
| Shotguns | M1014 |
| Carbines | M4A1 5.56 mm (M4A1 M203) |
| Assault rifles | M16A4 5.56 mm (M16A4 M203) |
| Designated marksman rifles | DMR 7.62 mm • Mk12 SPR 5.56 mm |
| Sniper rifles | M107 .50 • M24 7.62 mm (M40A3) |
| Squad automatic weapons | M249 SAW 5.56 mm |
| Machineguns | Mk 48 Mod 0 7.62 mm • M240 7.62 mm |
| Launchers | FGM-148 Javelin • FIM-92F Stinger • M136 • SMAW |
| Static | M2 • M252 • Mk19 • M119A1 • Searchlight • Stinger • TOW |
| (Parenthesis) denote variants. | |