Tanaka Works M40A1 Black (Cartridge Type Version 2) - Gas Version: specs, joules & FPS
Complete specs Tanaka Works Gas NBB (non-blowback)
Tanaka Works M40A1 Black (Cartridge Type Version 2) - Gas Version, NBB: 0.89 J, 310 FPS, 3,000 g, 1 rounds. Official specs.
Power
Within Italy's 1 J limit
Energy computed from the velocity with 0.20 g BBs, the standard weight manufacturers and shops use to measure FPS.
For information only, based on the source's data for this version. Not legal advice: always check current local law and the version the shop sells.
Technical specifications
| Brand | Tanaka Works |
|---|---|
| Model | M40A1 Black (Cartridge Type Version 2) - Gas Version |
| Category | DMR & sniper rifles |
| Power source | Gas NBB (non-blowback) |
| Weight | 3,000 g |
| Length | 1,110 mm |
| Magazine | 1 rounds |
| Hop-up | Adjustable |
Weighs 3,000 g: lighter than 72% of NBB replicas in the same category in the database (25 with weight).
Similar alternatives
Same type and category, with similar power and weight.
| Replica | Energy | FPS | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Works M700 (Police Model) GBB Sniper | 0.84 J | 300 | 3,200 g |
| Tanaka Works M40A1 Midnight Gold (Gas Bolt Action) | 0.75 J | 285 | 3,000 g |
| KJ Works M700 (Take Down Model) GBB Sniper | 0.84 J | 300 | 3,500 g |
| Tanaka Works M700 L.T.R. (20 inch) Gas Sniper (Ver. 2) | 0.73 J | 280 | 2,650 g |
| Tanaka Works USMC M40A1 (Cartridge Shell Ejecting Type | 1.14 J | 350 | 2,710 g |
Velocity with different BB weights
At the same energy, heavier BBs leave the barrel slower. Expected velocity with the most common weights:
| BB weight | FPS | m/s |
|---|---|---|
| 0.20 g | 310 | 94 |
| 0.25 g | 277 | 85 |
| 0.28 g | 262 | 80 |
| 0.30 g | 253 | 77 |
| 0.32 g | 245 | 75 |
| 0.36 g | 231 | 70 |
| 0.40 g | 219 | 67 |
Theoretical calculation at constant energy (0.89 J). Real-world values can differ slightly with hop-up and replica.
Data source
The values on this page come from the product page of the shop redwolfairsoft.com, checked on 2026-11-07. The manufacturer does not publish full specs: values may refer to the version that shop sells.
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