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« The Gepard GM6 Lynx is a semi-automatic anti-material rifle using Russian 12.7x108 mm ammo. Its purpose is to stop or disable targets such as light armored vehicles, light shelters and helicopters from 600–800 m range. Due to its weight and portability, it is good for parachute, airmobile and territorial troops. The barrel recoil technology brings the recoil of the GM6 below the recoil of other rifles in the same category. The weapon is highly accurate and effective up to a range of 1500 m.
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The GM6 Lynx 12.7 mm sniper rifle.

The GM6 Lynx is a 12.7 mm bullpup anti-materiel sniper rifle used by both the AAF and CSAT forces in ArmA 3.

Overview[]

The GM6 Lynx is a semi-automatic, long-recoil operated anti-materiel rifle that is chambered to fire the 12.7×108 mm round.

It loads from 5-round box magazines, and can attain a rate of fire of up to 150 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 820 m/s. It only has a top rail for mounting optical sights and cannot be fitted with other kinds of accessories or muzzle attachments. It also has a folding bipod fixed to the centre of the barrel.

Unlike its NATO counterpart, the GM6 can be loaded to fire Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (APDS) ammunition which is highly effective against MRAPs and other lightly-armoured vehicles. Even heavier vehicles with exposed components such as optics or uncovered wheels can be disabled with this ammunition.

While it is significantly less accurate than the M320 LRR when it comes to long range engagements, the GM6 makes up for it by using the more hard-hitting 12.7 mm round that has better penetration against most targets.

However, it should also be noted that the GM6 is rather bulky to carry and being a sniper rifle, is naturally ill-suited for use in close quarters combat. Its magazines are also slightly heavier to carry while containing two less rounds in comparison to the M320's seven.

Ironsights[]

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The GM6 Lynx's ironsights can be zeroed starting at a minimum of 100 metres up to a maximum of 600 metres (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600). It uses a default zeroing of 200 metres. Neither the front nor rear sights are illuminated.

If an optical sight with a zeroing limit greater than 600 metres is fitted onto the top rail (e.g. LRPS), the GM6 will allow for an absolute maximum zeroing of 2,200 metres.

Camouflage[]

  • Grey: Standard matte grey paint scheme. Used by AAF snipers.
  • Camo: Arid Hexacam camouflage pattern. Used by Mediterranean CSAT snipers.
  • Green Hex: Tropical Hexacam camouflage pattern. Used by Pacific CSAT snipers.

Ammunition[]

Round name Base damage value Aerodynamic friction Initial velocity (m/s) Penetration depth (mm)
12.7×108 mm Russian 35 -0.000856 820 34.44
12.7×108 mm APDS 60 -0.00036 1,060 57.24

The GM6 can be loaded with two types of magazines. Both have identical "mass" values of 16 units:

12.7 mm 5Rnd Mag[]

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Standard-issue box magazine. Loaded with 12.7×108 mm Russian rounds.

Does not contain any visible tracer rounds.

12.7 mm 5Rnd APDS Mag[]

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Specialised magazine loaded with armour-piercing 12.7×108 mm APDS ammunition.

Intended for use against lightly-armoured ground vehicles and exposed components on armoured fighting vehicles.

Trivia[]

  • The GM6 Lynx is based on its real-world counterpart of the same name designed by Hungary-based firearms company SERO Engineering Ltd.[1]
  • Initially, the GM6 was only available in a grey paint finish. The Bootcamp Update added an alternate variant with the Arid Hexacam camouflage scheme[2], while the Green Hex variant would not be included until the Apex expansion was released.[3]
  • The GM6 Lynx was not originally available as part of the Alpha's assets at launch and was only added into the game after Game Update 0.60 (alongside the introduction of snipers for both NATO and CSAT).[4]
  • At launch, the GM6 only had a weight of 140 "mass". This was greatly increased to its current 480 "mass" after Game Update 1.38's release (representing an approximate ~ 242% increase in weight).[5]
  • Prior to Game Update 1.52, the GM6's charging handle was not animated. The patch also corrected the bolt's animation upon firing the magazine's last round.[6]
  • It is one of the few weapons in ArmA 3 that is directly referred to by its real-world manufacturer name. This is because representatives from SERO provided Bohemia Interactive's developers with CAD data for the GM6, a chance to record audio samples, to test fire the weapon with live ammunition, and authorisation to use the GM6 as an in-game asset.[7]
The information below details unused, pre-release or removed content.
  • Arma3-gm6-04

    IR Laser Pointer fitted onto the GM6's (disabled) side rail.

    The GM6's model has an unused proxy for mounting side rail accessories.
    • Because the weapon is not configured to do so by default, however, the user cannot fit laser sights or flashlights onto the weapon despite side rails being depicted on the model itself.

Gallery[]

Video[]

References[]

  1. Johnson, S 2012, 'SERO GM6 Lynx', The Firearm Blog, 20 June, viewed 4 March 2024, <https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012/06/20/sero-gm6-lynx/>.
  2. van 't Land, J.J. 2014, SPOTREP #00029, Arma 3, viewed 8 April 2019, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00029>.
  3. Kovařič, V 2016, SPOTREP #00058, Arma 3, viewed 8 April 2019, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00058>.
  4. van 't Land, J.J. 2013, SPOTREP #00005, Arma 3, viewed 11 March 2024, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00005>.
  5. van 't Land, J.J. 2015, SPOTREP #00038, Arma 3, viewed 26 November 2023, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00038>.
  6. van 't Land, J.J. 2015, SPOTREP #00048, Arma 3, viewed 26 November 2023, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00048>.
  7. Crowe, J 2012, 'REPORT IN 2012 - HUNGARY FOR SOUND', Arma 3, 7 March, viewed 16 January 2021, <https://arma3.com/news/hungary-for-sound>.

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See also[]

Weapons of comparable role and configuration[]

Weapons of ArmA 3
Handguns 4-five .45ACP-C2 .45P07 9 mmPM 9 mmRook-40 9 mmStarter Pistol 10 mmSpectrum DeviceZubr .45
Submachine guns ADR-97 5.7 mmPDW2000 9 mmProtector 9 mmSting 9 mmVermin .45
Shotguns Kozlice
Carbines AKU-12 7.62 mmAKS-74U 5.45 mmKatiba Carbine 6.5 mmMk20C 5.56 mmMXC 6.5 mmTRG-20 5.56 mm
Assault rifles AK-12 series (AK-12, AK-12 GL) • AKM 7.62 mmCAR-95 series (CAR-95, CAR-95 GL) • Katiba 6.5 mm (Katiba GL) • MX series (MX, MX 3GL) • Mk20 5.56 mm (Mk20 EGLM) • Promet series (Promet, Promet GL, Promet SG) • SDAR 5.56 mmSPAR-16 series (SPAR-16, SPAR-16 GL) • Type 115 6.5 mmTRG-21 5.56 mm (TRG-21 EGLM)
Designated marksman rifles ASP-1 Kir 12.7 mmCMR-76 6.5 mmCyrus 9.3 mmMk-I EMR 7.62 mmMk14 7.62 mm (Classic) • Mk18 ABR 7.62 mmMAR-10 .338MXM 6.5 mmPromet MR 6.5 mmRahim 7.62 mmSPAR-17 7.62 mm
Sniper rifles GM6 Lynx 12.7 mmM320 LRR .408
Squad automatic weapons CAR-95-1 5.8 mmLIM-85 5.56 mmMk200 6.5 mmMX SW 6.5 mmRPK-12 7.62 mmSPAR-16S 5.56 mmZafir 7.62 mm
Machineguns Navid 9.3 mmSPMG .338
Launchers 9M135 VoronaMAAWS Mk4PCMLRPG-7RPG-42Titan MPRLTitan MPRL Compact
Static M2Mk6 MortarMk30Mk32Remote DesignatorStatic Titan Launcher (AA, AT)
(Parenthesis) denote variants.
Karts DLC | Marksmen DLC | Apex DLC | Tanks DLC | Contact DLC
Arma3-factionicon-csat CSAT - Armoury (ArmA 3)
Handguns Rook-40 9 mmZubr .45
Submachine guns Sting 9 mm
Carbines Katiba Carbine 6.5 mm
Assault rifles CAR-95 series (CAR-95, CAR-95 GL) • Katiba 6.5 mm (Katiba GL) • SDAR 5.56 mmType 115 6.5 mm*
Designated marksman rifles ASP-1 Kir 12.7 mmCMR-76 6.5 mmCyrus 9.3 mmRahim 7.62 mm
Sniper rifles GM6 Lynx 12.7 mm
Squad automatic weapons CAR-95-1 5.8 mmZafir 7.62 mm
Machineguns Navid 9.3 mm
Launchers 9M135 VoronaRPG-42Titan MPRLTitan MPRL Compact
Static Mk6 MortarMk30Mk32Remote DesignatorStatic Titan Launcher (AA, AT)
(Parenthesis) denote variants.
* denotes weapons exclusive to the Viper sub-faction.
Marksmen DLC | Apex DLC | Tanks DLC
Arma3-factionicon-aaf AAF - Armoury (ArmA 3)
Handguns ACP-C2 .45
Submachine guns PDW2000 9 mm
Carbines Mk20C 5.56 mm
Assault rifles Mk20 5.56 mm (Mk20 EGLM) • SDAR 5.56 mm
Designated marksman rifles Mk18 ABR 7.62 mm
Sniper rifles GM6 Lynx 12.7 mm
Squad automatic weapons Mk200 6.5 mm
Launchers MAAWS Mk4 Mod 0PCMLRPG-42Titan MPRLTitan MPRL Compact
Static M2Mk6 MortarMk30Mk32Static Titan Launcher (AA, AT)
(Parenthesis) denote variants.
Apex DLC | Tanks DLC
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