PDW-16 Hailstorm

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2022-12-14

PDW-16 Hailstorm
Equipped with an extended magazine, the Hailstorm's generous ammo capacity has saved many soldiers who would've been caught reloading without it.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1,000
DC Cost:		699
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		SMG
Fire Rate:		800 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		360m/s
Effective Range:		Short
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		650 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		125 before 6m
Min Damage:		84 after 42m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.25s
Long Reload:		2.8s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		60
Ammunition Pool:		240
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.25	0.3
Stand	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.5	0.3
Bloom per Shot:		0.05	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.2
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.3/0.331
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.75
Angle Min/Max:		17°/20°
Bias:		→
Recoil Decrease:		20
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		PDW-16 Hailstorm API Data
Census LF API source:		PDW-16 Hailstorm API Data

The PDW-16 Hailstorm is a submachine gun available to the Terran Republic. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The PDW-16 Hailstorm is a relatively simple side-grade to the SMG-46 Armistice. Sacrificing a large chunk of the Armistice's iconic rate-of-fire for magazine capacity, the Hailstorm is more capable of taking extended engagements than the Armistice, especially considering its reload time is no slower than its brother, however the weapon's damage deficit definitely challenges this strength.

The PDW-16 Hailstorm, alongside the Blitz GD-10 and Sirius SX12, is part of the so-called 'second generation' of submachine guns, as the three were the second wave of faction-specific weapons to be released in the class.

Attachments

Attachments

Optic
HS/NV Scope (1x) 49 OR 30		Nanite Systems' HS/NV scope has no magnification, but provides high contrast outlines to nearby objects and illuminates nearby soldiers.
RTA Reflex Sight (1x) 49 OR 30		The TR's Rapid Target Acquisition sight provides no magnification, but uses a clear red dot sight for close-combat situations. More reticles for this scope available, see full article.
MH2 Reflex Sight (2x) 49 OR 30		The Terran MH2 features 2x magnification inside of a holographic red dot sight, giving it the advantage in urban combat situations. More reticles for this scope available, see full article.
DMO (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Equipped with a combination chevron/crosshair reticle and 3.4x magnification capabilities, the TR's Designated Marksman Optics functions well at many ranges.
HDS (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Using a red dot reticle with 3.4x optical magnification, the TR's Holographic Dot Sight performs well in close and mid-range combat scenarios.
TMS (4x) 49 OR 30		Sharpshooters have long preferred the Terran Marksman Scope, praising its simple 4x magnified crosshair for its versatility and efficiency.
ACS (4x) 49 OR 30		The Terran Republic's Advanced Combat Scope utilizes a triple chevron reticle and 4x magnification, making it a good choice for all-around use.

Barrel
Compensator 49 OR 100		A compensator redirects gases upward, reducing vertical recoil by 30%, and increasing hipfire cone of fire by 15%. The added sound pressure causes the player to show on the minimap 35m farther away.
Flash Suppressor 49 OR 100		A flash suppressor makes the shooter less visible to the enemy, but increases the range at which you appear on enemy minimaps by 15 meters.
Suppressor 49 OR 100		The weapon's muzzle flash and noise generation is reduced, and the player no longer appears on the minimap when firing. In exchange, the weapon's damage falls off 10 meters sooner and bullet velocity is reduced by 15%.

Rail
Darklight Flashlight 49 OR 100		The rail mounted Darklight Flashlight can illuminate hostile cloaked infiltrators and dark areas but the light can give away your position. The light can be turned on and off with Toggle Attachment hotkey.
Forward Grip 49 OR 100		A forward grip increases control of the weapon, reducing horizontal recoil by 25%, but increases equip time by 0.15 sec.
Laser Sight 49 OR 100		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.

Ammo
Soft Point Ammunition 49 OR 100		Soft Point Ammunition increases the weapon's maximum damage range by 5 meters, but reduces its projectile velocity by 10%.

Damage Fall-off

_{Stats in yellow are with Soft Point Ammunition.}

• 125 before 6 meters (11 meters)
• 112 at 17 meters (20 meters)
• 100 at 27 meters (29 meters)
• 91 at 35 meters (36 meters)
• 84 at 42 meters (42 meters)

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-6m	6-17m	17-35m	35-42m
Infantry	Head	4	5	6	6
	Torso	8(8)	9(9)	11(11)	12(12)
	Legs	9(9)	10(10)	13(13)	14(14)
Infiltrator	Head	4	5	5	6
	Torso	8(8)	9(9)	10(10)	11(11)
	Legs	8(8)	9(9)	11(11)	12(12)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6	7	8	9
	Torso	12(12)	13(13)	16(16)	18(18)
	Legs	13(13)	15(15)	18(18)	20(20)
MAX	Head	40	45	55	60
	Torso	80(100)	90(112)	110(138)	120(149)
	Legs	89(112)	100(125)	123(153)	133(166)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	6m		17m		35m		42m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.225s	0.242s	-	0.347s	-	0.472s	-	0.492s	-
	Torso	0.525s	0.542s	-	0.647s	-	0.847s	-	0.942s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.225s	0.242s	-	0.347s	-	0.397s	-	0.492s	-
	Torso	0.525s	0.542s	-	0.647s	-	0.772s	-	0.867s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.375s	0.392s	-	0.497s	-	0.622s	-	0.717s	-
	Torso	0.825s	0.842s	-	0.947s	-	1.222s	-	1.392s	-
MAX	Head	2.925s	2.942s	-	3.347s	-	4.147s	-	4.542s	-
	Torso	5.925s	5.942s	7.442s	6.722s	8.372s	8.272s	10.372s	9.042s	11.217s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 6m	After 42m
Flash	-	60 (on fire @ 48)	90 (on fire @ 72)
Composite Armor 4	-	78 (on fire @ 63)	117 (on fire @ 93)
Harasser	-	154 (on fire @ 124)	229 (on fire @ 184)
Composite Armor 4	-	185 (on fire @ 148)	275 (on fire @ 220)
Sunderer	-	Immune
Blockade Armor 4	-	Immune
Deployment Shield 4	-	Immune
ANT	-	Immune
Lightning	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Chimera	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Vanguard	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
ESF	-	96 (on fire @ 77)	143 (on fire @ 115)
Composite Armor 4	-	106 (on fire @ 85)	158 (on fire @ 126)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	240 (on fire @ 192)	358 (on fire @ 286)
	Bottom	480 (on fire @ 384)	715 (on fire @ 572)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	276 (on fire @ 221)	411 (on fire @ 329)
	Bottom	552 (on fire @ 442)	822 (on fire @ 658)
Dervish	-	187 (on fire @ 150)	278 (on fire @ 223)
Composite Armor 4	-	206 (on fire @ 165)	306 (on fire @ 245)
Liberator	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Galaxy	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Bastion Weak Point	-	Immune

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the PDW-16 Hailstorm. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the submachine gun. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
PDW-16 Hailstorm Service Ribbon		10 kills

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals

Medal	Icon	Requirement	Award
No Medal		0 kills	N/A
Copper Medal		10 kills	2
Silver Medal		60 kills	10
Gold Medal		160 kills	20
Auraxium Medal		1,160 kills	200
Medals earned with the PDW-16 Hailstorm contribute towards the Submachine Guns directive tree.

Media

Planetside 2 - Terran Republic SMG review - Mr. G4F-1

Comparison/Review of the 2 TR SMGs.

Planetside 2 - PDW-16 Hailstorm Weapon Overview TR SMG REDONE-0

PDW-16 Hailstorm Overview.