L86 LSW

The L86 LSW is a Light Support Weapon For the British Armed Forces. It has been featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It is one of two already unlocked LMGs you start out with in multiplayer.

History
The L86 LSW is a British LMG made under the SA-80 programme, along with the L85 assault rifle and the later L22 Carbine to replace the L1A1 battle rifle in 1987. Featuring a longer barrel than the L85 as well as a bipod, the L86 has a greater range of effectiveness and a larger muzzle velocity. The L86 LSW cannot be used for sustained fire as it is not belt-fed. Other than the LMG features - it is significantly similar to it's assault rifle counter-part, as it is simply a light support weapon conversion. Other machineguns that are based on assault rifles include the AUG HBAR, the RPK, and the M6A4. Phased out in the early '90s, it was replaced and issued to TA and Cadet units. As the British army began using the FN Minimi in place of the L86, it was converted into a designated marksman's rifle due to the standard fitted SUSAT sight, and its heavier barrel being more accurate than the original L85 assault rifle.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
The L86 is an LSW (Light Support Weapon For the British Armed Forces. It has been featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It is already available when you first start multiplayer. It kills in 4-5 shots in standard multiplayer game types and 1-2 in hardcore games (usually 1). It is quite accurate for a machine gun but only if short, controlled bursts are used. It has a high range, and could even be used as an automatic Sniper Rifle, if the Bling perk is used to attach a Thermal Scope and Grip. When the ACOG Scope attachment is equipped, it takes the appearance of the British SUSAT sight which is standard on all L85 and L86 rifles.

Inaccuracies

 * The foregrip, is the same as the L85 it is based off, while in reality is it shortened to make way for the extend barrels rails.
 * The 100-round drum featured in game is not used in reality. The standard L85 28-30 Round STANAG magazine is used on the LSW. However, this may have been done for balance purposes, as all other LMGs (or LSW in the case of this weapon) have larger mags.
 * A fore grip is normally placed behind the magazine, (Closet to the riflemen), as when in the prone position, the rifleman's right hand should be on the trigger, and the left hand on the vertical grip behind the magazine.
 * The pickup icon shows the L85 infantry rifle, rather than the L86 LSW.
 * It also has incorrect style ironsights and cocking handle.