Classic Army

Classic Army (Yick Fung International) is a manufacturer of airsoft replicas. The headquarters for this A.E.G. manufacturer is in Hong Kong. They produce automatic electric guns or AEGs. Although they very closely resemble real firearms, these replicas fire 6mm plastic BBs at safe velocities. Within the airsoft community, Classic Army is often abbreviated as simply "CA."

Compared with other airsoft manufacturers, Classic Army AEG's are characterised by their many metal parts or, "Full Metal" meaning that each part that is metal on the real firearm is reproduced in metal on the replica, although it should be noted that it is not the same as the metal parts of a real firearm and will not enable use or operation as a real firearm. These metal components usually include the frame and body, spring-guides, bushings and firing mechanism (also called a "mechbox"). Replicas also feature pre-upgraded internals and polycarbonate pistons.

As with most AEGs, Classic Army replicas use rechargeable batteries (either NiMH or NiCd). In an un-modified condition they can be expected to fire 0.2 g BBs at approximately 280-315 feet per second (FPS).

Due to the mass quantities of metal parts (aluminum diecasting) and the pre-upgrades Classic Army replicas can cost around 300 dollars for an entry level A.E.G.

Classic Army has positioned itself as The Primary competitor to Tokyo Marui in the airsoft market. Classic Army's appeal comes from its common use of full metal bodies on STOCK guns, 7 mm metal bushings, metal gears, and including high-capacity magazines with its products. However other companies have been catching with full metal bodies and high stock FPS as well. Classic Army is arguably one of the best AEG manufacturers on the market for the price today.

Classic Army is the only airsoft company that is allowed to use the ArmaLite trademark on its guns increasing realism, appeal, and price. Due to the high price of the rights to the trademark, Classic Army will soon be reducing its number of the ArmaLite series to 10 guns.

Products

AEG

Classic Army AEG replicas are available in the following models:

• Heckler & Koch G3 based:
  • SAR Offizier M41 FS {based on HK51 Rifle}
  • SAR Taktik Rifle II {based on G3-SG/1 Rifle}
  • SAR Sportmatch M41 SG {based on G3A3 Rifle}
  • SAR Sportmatch M41 ES {based on G3A4 Rifle}

• Heckler & Koch HK33 based CA33E

• Heckler & Koch G36 based:
  • CA36E Rifle
  • CA36K Carbine
  • CA36C Tactical Carbine "Commando"

• Heckler & Koch SL8 based CA8-2 Rifle

• Heckler & Koch MP5 based (all with B&T Markings):
  • MP5SD2
  • MP5SD3
  • MP5SD5
  • MP5SD6
  • MP5A2
  • MP5A3
  • MP5A4
  • MP5A5
  • MP5A2 with Tactical Lighted Forearm
  • MP5A3 with Tactical Lighted Forearm
  • MP5A4 with Tactical Lighted Forearm
  • MP5A5 with Tactical Lighted Forearm

• Steyr AUG based:
  • AUG A1
  • AUG A2

• AK-74 based:
  • SLR-105 A1
  • SLR-105 A1 with wood fittings
  • SLR-105 Steel with wood fittings
  • SLR-105 Compact with wood fittings

• M249 SAW based:
  • CA249P Para Version
  • CA249
  • CA 249 Mk.II

• SR-25 based CA-25

• M14 based:
  • M14 Match
  • M14 Scout

• M16A2 based:
  • M15A2 Rifle
  • M15 XM177 E2
  • M15A2 Carbine
  • M15A2 Tactical Carbine
  • M15A4 Rifle (based on M16A4 assault rifle)
  • M15A4 SPR (Special Purpose Rifle)

• M4 carbine based:
  • M15A4 SPC (Special Purpose Carbine)
  • M15A4 CQB (Close Quarters Battle Rifle)
  • M15A4 Carbine
  • M15A4 Tactical Carbine
  • M15A4 RIS (Rail Interface System)
  • M15A4 RIS Carbine (A new, improved version of the M15A4 RIS, released in 2007)
  • M15A4 CQB Compact
  • M15A4 CQB Compact SEAL

• FN SCAR based:
  • SCAR-L
  • SCAR-L C.Q.C.
  • SCAR-H(Not released yet)

Spring

• M15A4 Carbine
• M24 Socom Sniper Civilian Type
• M24 Socom Sniper Military Type

Future

Classic Army's 2007 line up includes: (All are announced but release dates are unknown)

• Colt M1911A1
• Glock 17
• DS Arms SA58
• ArmaLite AR-10 (CA-10)
• AUG A3
• RPK
• Sig Arms 55* Series
• M60E3 Machine Gun - To be released late 2007 to early 2008
• Heckler and Koch HK53
• Colt CAR-15

External links

• Classic Army Manufacturer's Website

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