MK36C

### Reliability

The **MK36C** (Carbine/Compact) is the smallest Carbine variant of the MK36 RWS weapon system. It is the sub-carbine version of the MK36K, having the compact size of a submachine gun but packs the accuracy and lethality of a 5.56mm SDC weapon.

## History

The MK36C is a further development of the MK36 family of rifles. Produced by Rubicon Industries in 2008, after a suggestion from gun enthusiasts, law authorities and PMC units on a sub carbine version of the MK36K. Although it was heavily praised, it was pointed out for to it's short effective range, moderate accuracy and stopping power. But the most notable thing about the Carbine is that is very compact, but still it is relatively accurate, when tested by Panamoan Army soldiers. But the sales of the weapon were high and received positive feedback.

The MK36C was heavily pushed into service by the Panamoan Army, in 2020, it replaced at least 25% of vehicle Crew members who use the ACR 5.56 CQB, as the ACR 5.56's CQB Variant is still more harder to transport and use inside vehicles.

### Blackout 2.0

The MK36C gained considerable fame with the usage of both authorities, military and security firms. It is notably used in every combat situation; Especially close range combat at condensed battlefields. It was also replicated by the Nexus Liberation Army as their primary weapon, albeit gaining a two-tone colour scheme compared to Rubicon's Black and Old Mauve standard schemes. It was extremely reliable, although it is considered average in terms of lethality, accuracy and effective range.

### Black Pegasus

In the Black Pegasus event, This carbine is utilised by Rubicon Security Service mercenaries as well as Delta HAWK operatives in close combat situations and operations. However, it was a naturally standard weapon for vehicle crew members, officers and military engineers. To make it less visible, it was repainted in traditional fashion than the conspicuous Rubicon colour scheme.

Some also confirmed that this was heavily used by ICPF police officers who are looking for a compact, fully automatic firearm with a compact size and collapsible stock for portability. SWAT operatives are also heavily using this carbine in their jobs.

### Black Pegasus

The MK36C is found commonly on Panamoan Army soldiers and most commonly Delta HAWK operators who are mostly deployed from jeeps and other light vehicles, and if the area of operations is set at an urban area with confined spaces. It had a slow rate of fire in the campaign, at only 666 RPM, but as shared with other 5.56mm SDC rifles and carbines, they deal 25% more damage to unarmored enemies. It was only in the campaign before being introduced in a Multiplayer Update.

## Design

The MK36C is a selective-fire 5.56x45mm SDC carbine firing from a closed rotary bolt. The MK36C has a conventional layout and a modular component design. Common to all variants of the MK36 family are: the receiver and buttstock assembly, bolt carrier group with bolt and the return mechanism and guide rod. The receiver contains the barrel, carry handle with integrated sights, trigger group with pistol grip, handguard and magazine socket/well. The body of all MK36 family of weapons are made from matte black anodized 9090 Titanium Alloy, while the folding stock is a highly durable fiberglass, combined with adhesive polymers and armor grade Polyethylene.

The MK36C employs a Nevium free-floating barrel (the barrel does not contact the handguard). The barrel is fastened to the receiver with a special nut, which can be removed with a wrench. The barrel is produced using a cold hammer forging process and features a chrome-lined bore with 6 right-hand grooves and a 1 in 178 mm (1:7 in) rifling twist rate. The barrel assembly consists of the gas block, a collar with a bayonet lug that is also used to launch rifle grenades and a slotted flash suppressor.

The weapon can be stripped and re-assembled without tools through a system of cross-pins similar to that used on earlier Rubicon designs. For cleaning purposes, the MK36 dismantles into the following groups: receiver housing, return mechanism, bolt carrier group and trigger group.

The MK36C subcarbine model is a further development of the MK36K. It has a shorter barrel than the MK36K, and a four-prong open-type flash hider or a birdcage type flash hider. The extremely short barrel forced designers to move the gas block closer to the muzzle end and reduce the length of the gas piston operating rod, with a notable downgrade of accuracy, muzzle velocity and stopping power. The handguard and stock were also shortened and the fixed carry handle (with optics) was replaced with a carrying handle with an integrated STD-785 Picatinny rail. The dual optical sight found on the standard MK36 and MK36K models was replaced with a set of rail-mounted detachable iron sights that MK36C's semi-shrouded front post and a flip-up rear sight with two apertures of different diameter. The short handguard has four accessory attachment points, one of which could be used for a vertical grip. The MK36C was developed and produced in January 2010.

### Specifications

* Lenght: 720 mm (Stock unfolded), 500 mm (Stock Folded)
* Caliber: **5.56x45mm SDC**
* Effective Range: 200-300 Meters (Between 100-200 Meters for point targets when using Iron Sights.)
* Weight: **4.98** Pounds (Fully Loaded)

## MK36C

### Mobility

The MK36C is unlocked at level 16, and it is often overlooked due to it's short effective range, despite being a well balanced weapon in all platforms. It deals the same damage as the MK4A1, Wherein it delivers 30 Damage, although it's shorter effective range than the MK4A1 makes the damage drop off to 23, on it's maximum range, although a Suppressor is heavily useful on it, as it does not severely drop the weapon's range. It shares ammo with other 5.56mm assault rifles and carbines.

The MK36C also had an average Rate of Fire at 759 RPM, which is relatively quick, but it's lower than the latter's 828 RPM, bolstering the already low damage of the weapon, making it kill slower than the MK4A1, although it had less idle sway than it's other rival, And the shorter effective range diminished the weapon's performance in long range; wherein it will deal it's maximum damage on the 1/4 of the MK36C's effective range, but despite the weapon's short barrel and effective range, the surface penetration level of the MK36C is Moderate and is roughly similar to other 5.56mm rifles/carbines.

The Iron sights of the weapon are notably obstructive, hampering the weapon's
performance at long ranges, meaning optical sights are commonly used as a suitable replacement for the bulky and obstructive iron sights. A Suppressor will give it a stealth role effectively, as the effective range is not havily diminished by the attachment.

A decent level Foregrip is quite useful, as the MK36's recoil pattern tends to sway right, making it a nuisance to hit targets at longer ranges, despite the actual low recoil, so the Foregrip will tame the idle sway and the semi omni directional recoil pattern. Extended Mags are useful if the user engaged in prolonged gunfights, reducing the frequency of reloading.

In conclusion, the MK36C is the suitable carbine for the aggressive rifleman. Due to it's compact size that allows for more mobility, it is well rounded in most situations, despite having the shortest range among all weapons chambered at the 5.56x45mm SDC caliber.

## Advantages and Disadvantages

* Excellent Handling traits
* Flexibility in multiple scenarios
* Highly Customizable
* Quick Aim Down Sight time
 − | * Deals the same damage as the MK4A1
* Shortest effective range among all carbines
* Slower Time to Kill due to it's lower rate of fire
* Obstructive Iron Sights

## Attachments

### Rail

* Red Dot Sight
* M2 Reflex Sight
* XM21 Reflex Sight
* C6E Reflex Sight
* Serizawa J7
* RIATech Holographic
* Z9 Scout
* CTS Scope
* ACOG Scope

### Barrel

* Advanced Rifling
* Lightweight Suppressor
* Monolithic Suppressor
* Phantom Suppressor
* Muzzle Brake

### Underbarrel

* MK320 Grenade Launcher
* MK203 Grenade Launcher
* Angled Foregrip
* Foregrip
* Rubberized Foregrip
* Heavy Duty Foregrip
* Surefire M900 Flashlight Grip
* M910 Flashlight

### Ammunition

* RIA-12 Tracer Rounds
* RIA-7 Incendiary Rounds
* RIA-4 Hollow Points

### Miscellaneous

* Deep Impact/FMJ
* Stopping Power
* High Caliber
* Paragon Striker

## Gallery

### Rubicon

Default color scheme alongside the rest of the MK36 RWS family
### Black Pegasus

First Person View of the MK36CIron SightsReloadingCocking the carbineMultiplayer Icon
## Trivia

### General

* Due to the large iron sights, users who wore goggles will not be able to aim the sights effectively, and it explains why Panamoan Army soldiers always had optics on their MK36Cs.
* Delta HAWK and Monterissan spec-ops operators typically use this carbine as their standard service weapon, which is very useful in breaching, and in urban areas with confined spaces, Obviously because of it's very compact size.
* The very compact size makes it a trustworthy weapon to vehicle crew members, who preferred folding stocks for easier concealment and transportation in and out of their vehicles.
* It is erroneously referred as the "KH G36C".
* "D3", "451" and a Panamoan flag is seen on the MK36C's Rail System.
* It has the shortest effective range of any other carbines.
* The front sight isn't removed when mounting optical sights, and may provide unnecessary obstruction.