TAR

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2022-03-30

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TAR
Many TR soldiers praise the Terran Assault Rifle's performance in the field, crediting many victories to its incredible hip fire accuracy and high rate of fire.
Costs
Cert Cost:		650
DC Cost:		499
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		800 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		570m/s
Effective Range:		Close to medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		650 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		100 after 60m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.97s
Long Reload:		4.11s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		40
Ammunition Pool:		240
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.125	0.1
	Move:	1.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.3/0.3
Horizontal Tolerance:		1
Angle Min/Max:		17°/20°
Bias:		→
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		3x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		TAR API Data
Census LF API source:		TAR API Data

TAR-AE
This 4th Anniversary Edition of the Terran Assault Rifle credits many victories to its incredible hip fire accuracy and high rate of fire.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		800 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		570m/s
Effective Range:		Close to medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		650 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		100 after 60m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.97s
Long Reload:		4.11s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		40
Ammunition Pool:		240
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.125	0.1
	Move:	1.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.3/0.3
Horizontal Tolerance:		1
Angle Min/Max:		17°/20°
Bias:		→
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		3x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		TAR-AE API Data
Census LF API source:		TAR-AE API Data
Note:		Available as part of Fourth Anniversary Bundle.

The TAR is an assault rifle available to the Terran Republic. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Terran Assault Rifle, similar to the GR-22 and H-V45, is a close-range assault rifle that sacrifices a large amount of accuracy and damage range for amongst the highest close-range damage-per-second in its class and exceptional mobility.

Similar to those other two weapons, the TAR features a tight hip cone-of-fire. With this in addition to the weapon's 0.75x movement speed modifier while aiming-down-sight, in contrast to the typical 0.5x multiplier found on most weapons, the TAR finds itself as an exceptionally mobile weapon platform, as a trade-off for heavy penalties the weapon suffers when fighting at range.

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
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.
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.
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
KCAP Ammunition 99 OR 200		KCAP ammunition removes the legshot damage penalty, and increases damage to the leg area by 20%, but decreases headshot damage by 50%.
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}

• 143 before 10 meters (15 meters)
• 125 at 30 meters (33 meters)
• 112 at 46 meters (47 meters)
• 100 after 60 meters (60 meters)

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-10m	10-30m	30-46m	46-60m
Infantry	Head	4	4	5	5
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)	10(10)
	Legs	8(8)	9(9)	10(10)	12(12)
Infiltrator	Head	4	4	5	5
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)	9(9)
	Legs	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)	10(10)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6	6	7	8
	Torso	11(11)	12(12)	13(13)	15(15)
	Legs	12(12)	13(13)	15(15)	17(17)
MAX	Head	35	40	45	50
	Torso	70(88)	80(100)	90(112)	100(125)
	Legs	78(98)	89(112)	100(125)	112(139)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		30m		46m		60m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.225s	0.243s	-	0.278s	-	0.381s	-	0.405s	-
	Torso	0.45s	0.468s	-	0.578s	-	0.681s	-	0.78s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.225s	0.243s	-	0.278s	-	0.381s	-	0.405s	-
	Torso	0.45s	0.468s	-	0.578s	-	0.681s	-	0.705s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.375s	0.393s	-	0.428s	-	0.531s	-	0.63s	-
	Torso	0.75s	0.768s	-	0.878s	-	0.981s	-	1.155s	-
MAX	Head	2.55s	2.568s	-	2.978s	-	3.381s	-	3.78s	-
	Torso	5.175s	5.193s	6.543s	5.978s	7.478s	6.756s	8.406s	7.53s	9.405s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 60m
Flash	-	53 (on fire @ 42)	75 (on fire @ 60)
Composite Armor 4	-	69 (on fire @ 55)	98 (on fire @ 78)
Harasser	-	135 (on fire @ 108)	193 (on fire @ 154)
Composite Armor 4	-	162 (on fire @ 130)	231 (on fire @ 185)
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)	120 (on fire @ 96)
Composite Armor 4	-	93 (on fire @ 74)	132 (on fire @ 106)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	210 (on fire @ 168)	300 (on fire @ 240)
	Bottom	420 (on fire @ 336)	600 (on fire @ 480)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	242 (on fire @ 194)	345 (on fire @ 276)
	Bottom	483 (on fire @ 387)	690 (on fire @ 552)
Dervish	-	164 (on fire @ 131)	234 (on fire @ 187)
Composite Armor 4	-	180 (on fire @ 144)	257 (on fire @ 206)
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 TAR. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the assault rifle. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
TAR 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 TAR contribute towards the Assault Rifles directive tree.

History

• February 2, 2017 Update
  • Damage from 143@10m-125@60m to 143@10m-100@60m

Videos

Planetside 2 - TAR Weapon Review

Weapon Review.

Planetside 2 TAR Weapon Overview TR Assault Rifle

TAR Weapon Overview by ZoranTheBear.

Gallery

Old in-game model.