The RAAL MG is Modeled After the SIG Sauer MG 338 Belt-Fed Machine Gun

As an avid Call of Duty player, one of my absolute favorite machine guns across Warzone and Modern Warfare is the RAAL MG. This lighter belt-fed powerhouse stands out for its accuracy, controlability, and strong damage over range. The SIG Sauer pedigree shines through.

But what real-world firearm provides the foundation for this fan favorite light machine gun? Let‘s dig deeper into the specs and history behind the RAAL MG‘s inspiration – the SIG MG 338.

The SIG Sauer MG 338: A New Generation Machine Gun

The SIG MG 338 represents a new generation of lightweight, modular machine guns designed specifically for special mission roles requiring extended range, potent firepower, and high mobility.

Adopted operationally in 2018, key capabilities the SIG MG 338 delivers include:

• Fires powerful .338 Norma Magnum cartridges for 1600+ yard effective range
• Tunable gas regulator for firing standard or magnum rounds
• Quick change barrel minimizes heat buildup during sustained fire
• Fully ambidextrous operation and controls
• Lightweight at 18kg/40lbs loaded weight

This breakthrough platform quickly found homes with elite military and law enforcement teams needing a flexible machine gun effective in any deployment – vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, tripods, or dismounted carry.

And I have to say, after digging into the capabilities and specs behind the SIG MG 338, I deeply appreciate how much shared DNA flows into Warzone 2‘s RAAL MG.

Where the RAAL MG Comes to Life in Warzone 2

Now the SIG MG 338 launches much larger caliber ammunition with nearly double the bullet energy of the RAAL MG‘s 5.56 rounds. And I‘m sure the RAAL weighs a fraction of the 40 loaded pounds a combat-ready SIG MG 338 tips the scales at.

But make no mistake. The RAAL MG embodies that same potent blend of German engineering applied towards a 21st century machine gun that makes the SIG MG 338 so revolutionary.

My first impressions taking the RAAL MG into Warzone 2 matches:

• Smooth, accurate full auto fire at range thanks to excellent optics integration
• Surprising controlability from the shoulder despite the belt feed
• Impressive damage and bullet velocity – rivals some semi-auto rifles!

Reviewing the SIG Sauer promotional material for the MG 338, concepts like "multi-role functionality", "precision accuracy", and "highly adaptable" perfectly align with what makes the RAAL MG shine.

I especially love the Signature Attachment native to the gun, the RECON optic. Clean, high precision sight picture that to me resembles the SIG MG 338s fully ambidextrous top rail perfectly suited for any optic or accessory mounts the mission requires.

While the SIG MG 338 clearly provided the physical model and design inspiration, I‘ll also share the TOP 5 signature elements that I feel carried over from this revolutionary belt fed platform into the RAAL MG:

1. Extended Range Lethality – With the right attachment combo, the RAAL MG can reliably defeat enemies at medium to long distances every bit as capably chambered in 5.56 as the MG 338 slinging its heavier rounds
2. Accuracy – On par with any the SIG MG 338s outstanding precision, the RAAL MG ups the game for belt feds operating at range in Call of Duty
3. Mobility – Love the movement speed while ADS…with the lighter ammunition, I imagine the RAAL allows similar agility on foot to a combat ready SIG MG338
4. Controlability – Between low felt recoil and clean optics, the RAAL MG delivers every bit of the controllability that makes the SIG MG338 so versatile
5. High Tech Integration – Both platforms feature seamless top rail integration for optics, lasers, you name it. Embody adaptability and modular mission flexibility for special operators

While an absolute beast on the battlefield, the SIG Sauer MG 338 still delivers match grade accuracy and surgical precision when required. In many ways, the RAAL MG distills the essence of what makes this advanced machine gun platform so groundbreaking into a lighter, hyper-lethal LMG purpose built for the tight spaces and frenetic engagements of Warzone 2.

RAAL MG vs SIG MG 338 Stats Comparison

||RAAL MG (Warzone 2)|SIG MG 338|
|:-|:-|:-|
|Caliber|5.56 NATO|.338 Norma Magnum|
|Operation|Full Auto, Semi Auto|Full Auto, Semi Auto|
|Rate of Fire|~630 RPM| Adjustable, 200-600 RPM|
|Muzzle Velocity|3000 ft/s|2850 ft/s|
|Effective Range|800m+|1600m+|
|Feed|Belt Fed (100 rnds)|Belt Fed or Magazine|
|Weight|Unknown|18kg / 40lbs (loaded)|

So while the RAAL MG‘s world differs vastly from the real steel SIG MG 338 in terms of raw ballistics and field requirements, the strong SIG Sauer design influence remains clear. And for me as a gamer, that connection to an innovative, battle proven platform makes racking up kills with the RAAL MG even more satisfying!

Final Thoughts: A Special Forces Pedigree

While the SIG Sauer MG 338 sits on the cutting edge of machine gun technology for 21st century special operation forces, make no mistake that the RAAL MG retains that special forces pedigree.

Both in terms of crisp accuracy, range, and smooth handling the RAAL brings a best-of-breed belt fed LMG unmatched within the Warzone arsenal. One perfect for racking up killstreaks and shredding enemies wherever they hide.

I‘ll sign off with kudos to the Infinity Ward design team. Leveraging real-world small arms innovations like the SIG MG 338 clearly pays dividends in crafting unique, authentic feeling firearms so perfectly suited for the virtual battlegrounds of Warzone and Ground War.

This gamer and military small arms enthusiast eagerly looks forwards to what special mission-ready machine gun, marksman rifle, or battle rifle gets tapped next to join the arsenal!