T9 CARV-S

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2022-03-30

T9 CARV-S
This versatile variant of the CARV can adapt to nearly any situation thanks to a wide range of attachments. Compared to its predecessor, it features more controllable recoil in exchange for slightly slower rate of fire.
Costs
Cert Cost:		650
DC Cost:		499
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		698 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.5x
Equip Time:		1100 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		112 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		4.64s
Long Reload:		5.58s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		100
Ammunition Pool:		400
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	3.5	0.1
	Move:	4	0.2
Stand	Still:	4	0.1
	Move:	4.5	0.4
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.35
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2119
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.42
Angle Min/Max:		0°/0°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		12
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1.75x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		T9 CARV-S API Data
Census LF API source:		T9 CARV-S API Data

The T9 CARV-S is a light machine gun available to the Terran Republic. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The T9 Cycler Assault Rifle Variant - Select is a variant of the T9 CARV which, similar to the NC6S Gauss SAW S, serves as a modification on the standard issue light machine gun that gains access to a large variety of attachments for some adjustments to statistics.

In exchange for this adaptability, the CARV-S does sacrifice a moderate amount of damage output with its RPM being cut down by 52 RPM (from 750 RPM to 698 RPM), though the weapon does additionally earn more controllable recoil for this sacrifice, with noticeably tighter horizontal recoil and a small reduction to vertical recoil.

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.
S3 (6x) 49 OR 30		The 6x magnified S3 comes standard on many Terran sniper rifles. Its moderate zoom level and mil-dot sighting makes it perfect for mid-to-long range combat.

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.
Heavy Barrel 49 OR 100		A heavy barrel reduces cone of fire bloom by 20% while aiming down sights, but reduces aim down sights movement speed by 20%.
Short Barrel 49 OR 100		This shortened barrel reduces cone of fire bloom by 40% when firing from the hip, and increases vertical recoil by 20% while aiming down sights.
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 20 meters sooner and bullet velocity is reduced by 15%.

Rail
Angled Forward Grip 49 OR 100		An angled forward grip reduces the vertical recoil of the first shot in a burst by 60%, but increase the side to side recoil of a weapon by 10%.
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.
Extended Magazine 49 OR 100		Doubles the amount of ammunition in each magazine, and the weapon takes 20% longer to equip and unequip.
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
High Velocity Ammunition 49 OR 100		High Velocity Ammunition increases the weapon's projectile velocity by 10% and minimum damage range by 20 meters, but reduces the weapon's maximum damage range by 2 meters.
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, and stats in orange are with High Velocity Ammunition.}

• 143 before 10 meters (15 meters) (8 meters)
• 125 at 41 meters (44 meters) (52 meters)
• 112 after 65 meters (65 meters) (85 meters)

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-10m	10-41m	41-65m
Infantry	Head	4	4	5
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)
	Legs	8(8)	9(9)	10(10)
Infiltrator	Head	4	4	5
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)
	Legs	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6	6	7
	Torso	11(11)	12(12)	13(13)
	Legs	12(12)	13(13)	15(15)
MAX	Head	35	40	45
	Torso	70(88)	80(100)	90(112)
	Legs	78(98)	89(112)	100(125)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		41m		65m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.258s	0.275s	-	0.326s	-	0.452s	-
	Torso	0.516s	0.532s	-	0.67s	-	0.796s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.258s	0.275s	-	0.326s	-	0.452s	-
	Torso	0.516s	0.532s	-	0.67s	-	0.796s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.43s	0.446s	-	0.498s	-	0.624s	-
	Torso	0.86s	0.876s	-	1.014s	-	1.14s	-
MAX	Head	2.923s	2.939s	-	3.421s	-	3.891s	-
	Torso	5.931s	5.948s	7.495s	6.859s	8.578s	7.759s	9.65s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 65m
Flash	-	53 (on fire @ 42)	67 (on fire @ 54)
Composite Armor 4	-	69 (on fire @ 55)	88 (on fire @ 70)
Harasser	-	135 (on fire @ 108)	172 (on fire @ 138)
Composite Armor 4	-	162 (on fire @ 130)	207 (on fire @ 165)
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	-	84 (on fire @ 68)	108 (on fire @ 86)
Composite Armor 4	-	93 (on fire @ 74)	118 (on fire @ 95)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	210 (on fire @ 168)	268 (on fire @ 215)
	Bottom	420 (on fire @ 336)	536 (on fire @ 429)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	242 (on fire @ 194)	309 (on fire @ 247)
	Bottom	483 (on fire @ 387)	617 (on fire @ 493)
Dervish	-	164 (on fire @ 131)	209 (on fire @ 167)
Composite Armor 4	-	180 (on fire @ 144)	230 (on fire @ 184)
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 T9 CARV-S. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the machine gun. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
T9 CARV-S 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 T9 CARV-S contribute towards the Light Machine Guns directive tree.

History

• February 2, 2017 Update
  • Damage from 143@10m-125@60m to 143@10m-112@65m
• March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)
  • Vertical recoil from 0.42 to 0.35
  • Horizontal recoil tolerance from 0.7 to 0.42.
  • Dev Note: These changes make the CARV-S far more controllable than it was previously.

Media

Planetside 2 - Terran Republic T9 Carv and Carv-S Weapon Comparison Review - Mr. G4F

Weapon review.