The submachine gun "Whirlwind" is a shortenedprototype machine "Val" with a silencer. For firing from weapons, specially designed nine-millimeter rounds with a subsonic bullet speed are used. "Whirlwind" is fully automatic, shooting is carried out with the help of the diversion of powder gases, which is why a submachine gun is often called an automatic weapon. Because of the small size and truncated barrel, the weapon does not have the best combat performance, the effectiveness and range of damage greatly deteriorates.
Modified impact mechanism allowsThe submachine gun "Whirlwind" is used as a shooter with single shots and bursts. The lethal force of armor-piercing cartridges allows you to hit the target at a distance of up to two hundred meters. At this range, a bullet fired from a weapon can penetrate a steel plate six millimeters thick, while still retaining lethal actions and speed behind the target. This power of armor-piercing cartridges is well suited to fire on protected targets. At a distance of 150 to 200 meters, the bullet can penetrate a bulletproof vest from the first to the third class.
The main advantages of weapons - its small massand reduced dimensions. The "Vortex" submachine gun is well suited for special operations, which require increased stealth and speed of combat. The bullet fired from the trunk has a muzzle energy of 600 J, which is a very high index. The size and good weight of the ammunition allows to save the energy of the cartridge during the flight, thereby ensuring effective defeat of targets at a distance of up to two hundred meters. In terms of its performance, the weapon is superior to all analogs using pistol cartridges.
The submachine gun "Whirlwind" is easy to use,easy to disassemble and maintain. The weapon has two modes of combat, with the help of a modified trigger mechanism, firing is performed by single shots. If it is necessary to release several cartridges at once, then it is easy to translate "Whirlwind" into the automatic bullet release mode. The change lever is located near the trigger, this convenient location does not require the removal of the hand from the handle of the weapon for quick switching.
Using the trigger guard, fire frommachine can be wearing gloves. When the shoulder stop is thrown back, shooting from the gun becomes more stable, increasing the accuracy and accuracy of hit bullets. The main feature is that the "Vortex" gun is very reliable in use and is resistant to various contaminants.
Disadvantages exist in any type of weapon, andThe submachine gun "Whirlwind" is no exception. Modified prototype, similar to the machine with a silencer "Val", is characterized by a short barrel, therefore, it can not be called noiseless. To automatically fire weapons, there is a catastrophic lack of ammunition in the store. Especially in view of the fact that when shooting bursts the barrel of the submachine gun is diverted away from the aiming line. The increased ammunition weight limits the stock of portable ammunition. The applicator and the shoulder stop have insufficient rigidity, because of this the accuracy of hit in the target of the bullets decreases.
