VFC M40A5 Gas Sniper Rifle Standard Version: specs, joules & FPS
Partial data VFC Gas NBB (non-blowback)
VFC M40A5 Gas Sniper Rifle Standard Version, NBB: 1.72 J, 430 FPS, 5,480 g, 14 rounds. Full specs from the official source, with FPS for every BB weight.
Power
Above Italy's 1 J limit
Italian shops sell versions tuned below 1 J: ask the shop which version they ship.
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 | VFC |
|---|---|
| Model | M40A5 Gas Sniper Rifle Standard Version |
| Category | DMR & sniper rifles |
| Power source | Gas NBB (non-blowback) |
| Weight | 5,480 g |
| Length | n/a |
| Magazine | 14 rounds |
| Hop-up | Adjustable |
Weighs 5,480 g: heavier than 92% of NBB replicas in the same category in the database (25 with weight).
Similar alternatives
Replicas of the same type and category that stay within the Italian 1 J limit.
| Replica | Energy | FPS | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Works M700 (Take Down Model) GBB Sniper | 0.84 J | 300 | 3,500 g |
| Tanaka Works M40A1 Black (Cartridge Type Version 2) - Gas Version | 0.89 J | 310 | 3,000 g |
| 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 |
| Tanaka Works M700 L.T.R. (20 inch) Gas Sniper (Ver. 2) | 0.73 J | 280 | 2,650 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 | 430 | 131 |
| 0.25 g | 385 | 117 |
| 0.28 g | 363 | 111 |
| 0.30 g | 351 | 107 |
| 0.32 g | 340 | 104 |
| 0.36 g | 321 | 98 |
| 0.40 g | 304 | 93 |
Theoretical calculation at constant energy (1.72 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.
Shop product page ↗ redwolfairsoft.com
Not declared by the manufacturer: Length.
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