RM.6

Introduced in 1977, the RM.6 was adopted to replace the Kayan Type 56 battle rifle. It retains many elements of the Type 56.

Design
The roller delayed blowback system was almost completely copied from the Kayan Type 56, however sizing was adjusted for the different cartridge. The carry handle was added to enable better mobility of the weapon during marching, primarily due to the SiWallqanqan military's lack of troop transit vehicles, with most large troop movement occuring via foot marches or trains.

The rifle is relatively light and balanced heavily towards the rear, enabling it to sit comfortably in the user's shoulder crook. it possesses a three-switch fire selector on the right side, allowing for "safe", "3 round burst" and "fully automatic" firing options.

Design History
The RM.6 followed a problematic developmental history. The Kayan Type 56 was the primary rifle of the time, chambered in 6.5x55mm, in an effort to rely less on foreign imports of their primary firearm, especially from a nation closely associated with Tiperyn, the SiWallqanqan military leaders had SWQ Fabrications Group begin manufacture and design of similar rifles. There were termed the R.6 rifle, chambered in the new 6.8x43mm calibre on the advice of Cipertine contractors. The R.6 rifle was a conventional lay-out rifle heavily based on the Type 56, however testing found the design to be less than ergonomic for the typically shorter SiWallqanqan soldiers.

SWQ Fabrications Group then returned in 1976, with a modified version of the R.6, in a bullpup configuration (this rifle termed the Rifle Modern No.6, or RM.6). The new RM.6 model met the expectations of the testing committee and was rapidly put into service

Operators
The RM.6 is widely used throughout ECOMsAD countries and also has seen unofficial use with various insurgent and criminal groups, due to its ease of use and availability.

Current Operators

 * SiWallqanqa -
 * Arum Republic
 * Sinaya
 * Pukara