MK36K

The MK36K is the carbine variant of the MK36/MK36 RWS rifle. It features a free floated 12.5 inch barrel and a foldable stock; However, it can be classed as an Assault Rifle depending on the circumstances.
==Design==
The MK36 RWS weapon system such as the MK36K utilizes proprietary short-stroke gas piston system, forgoing the concentric to bore gas piston system standard in AR556 rifles. The MK36 gas system was in turn partially derived from the AR assault rifle designed in 1963. The system uses a short-stroke piston driving an operating rod to force the bolt carrier to the rear. This design prevents combustion gases from entering the weapon's interior—a shortcoming with direct impingement systems.
The is the carbine variant with a shorter barrel (fitted with an open-type flash suppressor) and a shorter polymer handguard, which includes a bottom rail that can be used to attach tactical accessories, such as a UTL flashlight from the Compact 45 pistol. The carbine's barrel lacks the ability to launch rifle grenades and it will not support a bayonet. The weapon retained the ability to be used with the MK203/320 grenade launcher. MK36Ks are currently in service with the Monterissan National Resistance, Monterissan National Police, Monterissan Official Army and the Monterissan Amphibious Marine Corps.
All MK36 variants employs a large number of lightweight, corrosion-free synthetic materials in its design; the receiver housing, stock, trigger group (including the fire control selector and firing mechanism parts), magazine well, handguard and carry handle are all made of a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer/polyethylene hybrid. The receiver has an integrated Setvian Alloy barrel trunnion (with locking recesses) and a 9090 Titanium Alloy reinforced receiver.
The stock has the ability to fold to one side, shortening the overall length of the weapon for use in tight areas or vehicles. The rifle can also still fire with the stock collapsed. Also, it incorporates holes where assembly pins can be placed during weapon cleaning and maintenance.
=== Specifications ===
*Length: 615/860mm
*Caliber: 5.56x45mm SDC
*Effective Range: 550 Meters
*Weight: 5.44 Pounds
== Navigation ==