Fully drop-in
No tedious alignment or nozzle-length selection. The engine and chamber are a matched assembly, with clearance to move freely inside the gearbox.
RAPTOR for V3 GB
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GATE / RAPTOR FOR V3 GB
RAPTOR. Flat trajectory.
Confident hits.
An accurate, drop-in HPA engine for V2 and V3 with VSR buckings. It stays aligned with the chamber and barrel, uses air efficiently and is individually accuracy-tested at the GATE shooting range.
USD 279.30
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1. Gearbox
The same RAPTOR engine. V2 and V3 versions differ in their hop-up chamber. Choose electronics for your gearbox.
2. Set configuration
RAPTOR set for a V3 gearbox with ASTER II Bluetooth® for V3 GB.
01 / QDDrop-in. Skip the tedious alignment.
02 / FREEFLOATEngine, chamber and barrel. One axis.
03 / VSR · GBBFlat trajectory. Precise shots.
ACCURACY STARTS WITH THE DESIGN
Tight groups.
Easy installation.
Tight groups start with a well-built replica. RAPTOR connects the engine and hop-up chamber as one aligned assembly. Installation is easier, BB flight is flat and the engine makes efficient use of your air supply.
Exceptional accuracy
VSR buckings and extended nozzle travel help deliver a flat, repeatable BB trajectory.
Every engine tested
Every RAPTOR goes to our shooting range. Recorded impacts let us check accuracy and grouping.
Lower air consumption
We improved air consumption compared with PULSAR S2 V31 to get more from the air in your tank.
FREEFLOAT / ONE SHARED AXIS
ACCURACY / VSR BUCKINGS AND EXTENDED NOZZLE TRAVEL
Flat flight.
Tight groups.
RAPTOR is the world's only HPA engine for V2 and V3 gearboxes to combine VSR buckings with extended nozzle travel. The result is exceptional accuracy and a remarkably flat BB trajectory.
Extended nozzle travel allows proper operation with VSR / GBB buckings. Choose the profile and hardness that suit your BBs and play style. The lightweight POM nozzle delivers low friction and resists wear.
Black POM nozzleVSR / GBBExtended nozzle travel
FREEFLOAT / DROP-IN INSTALLATION
Aligned by design.
Less time on the workbench.
RAPTOR is a fully drop-in engine for your chosen V2 or V3 platform. Connect it to the hop-up chamber, and clearance around the engine body lets it stay aligned with the barrel. There is no tedious engine alignment or trial and error with nozzle lengths. The nozzle is matched to the chamber at the factory to seat each BB precisely in the hop-up bucking.
Connect the engine to the chamber
The QD connection aligns the nozzle with the hop-up chamber. Its factory-matched length places the BB correctly in the bucking.
Leave clearance inside the gearbox
Mounting clearance around the engine body prevents the gearbox from forcing it out of alignment.
The engine follows the barrel
Within this clearance, the engine, chamber and barrel stay on one axis, even when the upper and lower are not perfectly aligned.
QUALITY CONTROL / GATE SHOOTING RANGE
Every engine.
Tested on our range.
Before RAPTOR reaches a player, it undergoes an individual accuracy test at our shooting range at a distance of 40 metres. The system records impact positions on the target so we can assess grouping.
Individual tests also include starting the engine at extremely low and extremely high pressure, as well as measuring FPS consistency. Every engine must meet GATE's rigorous criteria. If the result does not meet our rigorous standards, the engine is not shipped.
100%of RAPTOR engines tested for accuracy
ACCURACY TESTING / GATE SHOOTING RANGETesting distance / 40 m
Individual testing
Every engine undergoes its own range test at a distance of 40 metres.
Impact recording
The system records each detected BB's impact position on the X and Y axes.
Grouping checks
We check whether the results meet our accuracy criteria.
GATE EON VSR HOP-UP CHAMBERS
VSR accuracy.
In your HPA setup.
EON VSR builds on the proven design of GATE EON hop-up chambers. Adapted for VSR buckings and barrels, it brings EON's precise adjustment together with the flat, stable BB flight the VSR standard is known for.
The chamber integrated with RAPTOR, extended-travel nozzle and VSR bucking work as one matched system. The factory-matched nozzle length places the BB precisely in the bucking, without searching for a nozzle size that fits your replica.
CNC precision. Repeatable adjustment.
Accurate machining and close fits stabilize the barrel and bucking. The POM clip limits barrel rotation, while TDC guidance keeps the nub level. Tune the hop to your BBs and focus on the game.
CNC-machined aluminium body for precise construction and stable component positioning.
TDC adjustment applies vertical, centred pressure to the hop-up bucking.
POM anti-rotation barrel clip keeps the barrel correctly positioned.
Clear numbering and an easy-to-use wheel help you tune hop-up to your BB weight.
Illustrative V2 chamber cutaway. Hop adjustment components are highlighted.
TDC IN ACTION
Pressure from above.
Hop under control.
TDC guides the nub vertically, centred over the barrel axis. Pressure changes while the nub stays level. Even contact between bucking and BB helps produce consistent hop and straight flight.
Turn the adjustment wheel
Adjust hop pressure to suit your BB weight and replica setup.
The nub moves vertically
TDC guidance keeps pressure centred without tilting the nub sideways.
The bucking applies backspin
The VSR bucking works through the barrel window and gives the BB the backspin that produces its flat trajectory.
VSR bucking included
RAPTOR includes an EON VSR chamber and a VSR hop-up bucking. Choose the chamber version for your V2 or V3 gearbox.
Choose a VSR barrel
A barrel is not included. A standard AEG barrel does not fit the EON VSR chamber — you need a VSR-standard barrel.
QD CONNECTION TO THE HOP-UP CHAMBER
Turn the ring.
Disconnect the chamber.
The QD connection keeps the nozzle aligned with the hop-up chamber, reducing the influence of play between your replica's components on the assembly.
Rotate the ring to unlock it, then separate the engine and chamber along their shared axis. Reconnect them and the chamber locates the engine again.
Rotate to unlock · Slide apart on axisOPEN-BOLT / SINGLE SOLENOID
One solenoid.
Accuracy and speed.
RAPTOR gets its accuracy from matched mechanics: the engine, chamber and barrel share one axis, the nozzle length is factory-matched, and a VSR bucking applies the hop. There is no need for closed-bolt operation or a long pause between feeding the BB and firing.
One solenoid controls the entire open-bolt cycle. RAPTOR feeds a BB for the very first shot, with no empty starting cycle. Its short cycle supports high rates of fire — 50 BBs per second is well within RAPTOR's capability.
OPEN-BOLT
Accuracy through matched mechanics
Shared alignment, the correct nozzle length and a VSR bucking deliver exceptional accuracy without a long pause before firing.
FIRST SHOT
A BB from the first pull
Your first trigger pull fires a BB. You do not lose it to an empty starting cycle.
50 BB/s
Speed when you need it
The short open-bolt cycle provides headroom for high rates of fire. RAPTOR supports 50 BBs per second.
Every part has its place.
Threaded body sections form a compact assembly. The animation shows them unscrewing, the rear solenoid assembly separating and the nozzle being removed.
This animation explains the construction. Follow the product manual for servicing.Feed a BB. Fire. One cycle.
One solenoid controls the engine in open-bolt operation. RAPTOR maintains accuracy without a long pause after feeding the BB. Adjust timing and rate of fire through a compatible ETU.
Actual rate of fire also depends on electronics settings, pressure and the magazine's ability to feed BBs.Get more from your air tank.
RAPTOR uses air more efficiently than PULSAR S2 V31. GCS and autocalibration with SOL help you tune engine timing to your setup.
Explore autocalibration
PTX EXPERIENCE / RAPTOR DESIGN
Proven in PTX.
Refined for RAPTOR.
RAPTOR draws on our experience with PULSAR S2 in the PTX HPA pistol. We refined the nozzle, cylinder and mounting solutions for replicas with V2 or V3 gearboxes.
A mature design for players who want accurate, reliable HPA at an accessible price. You get straightforward installation, proven engineering and an engine individually tested at our range.
Proven designRefined engineAccessible accuracy
CONTROL / ASTER II BLUETOOTH®
Trigger and fire modes.
Under your control.
In RAPTOR sets with ASTER II Bluetooth®, the electronics control firing and engine operation. Connect to GCS to tune trigger response, fire modes and HPA settings to your replica.
Trigger sensitivity
Set the optical trigger sensor's activation point and adjust sensitivity to your play style.
Fire modes
Configure selector behaviour, semi-auto, bursts and other modes supported by your ETU.
Rate of fire
Set a firing rate suited to your replica and magazine feeding performance.
HPA settings
Adjust solenoid timing and cycle settings in a compatible HPA mode.
Choose ASTER II for your V2 or V3 gearbox. RAPTOR versions without an ETU / FCU require separate electronics. Available functions depend on the ETU version, firmware and HPA configuration.
GATE CONTROL STATION / FREE APP
Tune your replica.
In the GCS app.
GATE Control Station brings settings for your electronics and supported GATE devices into one app. ASTER II Bluetooth® connects directly over Bluetooth — no USB-Link or Blu-Link needed.
Configure
Adjust trigger sensitivity, selector modes, rate of fire and available HPA engine settings.
Update
Install ETU firmware updates, fixes and supported new functions through the app.
Diagnose
Check device messages, available statistics and telemetry. Run diagnostics and send a report to GATE support when needed.
Android · iOS · Windows · macOS
Available settings and readings depend on the connected ETU, firmware and operating mode. AEG mechanism functions do not apply to an HPA engine.
RAPTOR + SOL + GCS / AUTOMATIC HPA CALIBRATION
RAPTOR autocalibration.
With SOL and GCS.
Connect SOL measurements with a compatible GATE ETU and start calibration in GCS. The app guides you through the process while the electronics select engine timing from the measured shots.
Explore autocalibration with SOL ↗SOLTRACER / FLAMER / CHRONOGRAPH
- 01GCS
Start the procedure.
Start HPA autocalibration in the app and follow the instructions.
- 02SOL
Fire the requested shots.
SOL measures muzzle velocity and supplies the readings needed for calibration.
- 03ETU
The ETU selects the timing.
Compatible electronics automatically adjust solenoid timing for the single-solenoid RAPTOR engine.
Adjust pressure manually on your regulator.
Autocalibration selects engine timing. Adjust pressure following the guidance in GCS.
Requires SOL, GCS and a compatible ASTER II Bluetooth® (V2 / V3) or TITAN II Bluetooth® (V2), with firmware supporting HPA autocalibration. SOL is sold separately.
SOL is also a tracer, multicolour flamer and chronograph. With a compatible ETU, it also supports dry-shot detection and warnings when your set FPS limit is exceeded.
View SOL ↗GET CLOSER TO RAPTOR
Refined
in every detail.
The same RAPTOR engine works with a hop-up chamber for V2 or V3. Choose the chamber that fits your replica.
V2 and V3 versions differ in their hop-up chamber; the RAPTOR engine itself is the same. Electronics depend on your chosen configuration. A VSR hop-up bucking is included. A VSR barrel must be purchased separately. Barrels in the visuals illustrate how the assembly works.
FIVE CONFIGURATIONS. ONE RAPTOR.
Your gearbox.
Your setup.
The RAPTOR engine is shared by V2 and V3. Choose your hop-up chamber and a set with ASTER II Bluetooth® or without an ETU / FCU. Every configuration includes a VSR hop-up bucking. Purchase a VSR barrel separately — a standard AEG barrel does not fit this chamber.
| Configuration | Included electronics | ETU wiring | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2 · With ASTER II · rear wired | ASTER II Bluetooth® | Rear wired | USD 279.30 |
| V2 · With ASTER II · front wired | ASTER II Bluetooth® | Front wired | USD 279.30 |
| V3 · With ASTER II Bluetooth® | ASTER II Bluetooth® | V3 version | USD 279.30 |
| V2 · Without ETU / FCU | Without ETU / FCU | Depends on your chosen ETU | USD 209.30 |
| V3 · Without ETU / FCU | Without ETU / FCU | Depends on your chosen ETU | USD 209.30 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Designed around
a shared axis.
- Construction
- Single-solenoid electropneumatic HPA engine
- Operating mode
- Open-bolt
- Operating pressure
- 60–140 PSI
- Adjustable rate of fire
- 1–50 RPS (rounds per second)
- Air supply
- Compressed air (HPA) only
- Solenoid voltage
- 5–8.4 V DC
- Operating temperature
- −15 to +50°C
- Operating relative humidity
- ≤ 80%
- Alignment
- Direct QD connection to the hop-up chamber; freefloat design
- Installation
- Drop-in engine for your chosen V2 / V3 platform; requires a suitable VSR barrel
- Gearbox versions
- V2 / V3 — same engine, different hop-up chambers
- Hop-up chamber
- GATE EON VSR — CNC-machined aluminium body; V2 or V3 gearbox version
- Hop-up adjustment
- TDC — vertical, centred nub pressure; numbered adjustment wheel
- Nozzle
- Black, lightweight POM nozzle; length factory-matched to the hop-up chamber
- Hop-up buckings
- VSR hop-up bucking included; supports the VSR / GBB standard
- Barrel — not included
- VSR barrel required, sold separately. Standard AEG barrels do not fit the chamber.
- Factory accuracy testing
- Every engine individually tested; impact coordinates measured at the GATE shooting range
- Air consumption
- Optimized compared with PULSAR S2 V31
- Finish
- Black engine body and chamber; PTX-green QD ring and hop-up wheel; white engraving
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Good to know.
Drop-in installation, accuracy, quality control and choosing a complete setup.
How does RAPTOR's freefloat design work?
The engine connects directly to the hop-up chamber, with mounting clearance around its body inside the gearbox. Within this clearance, the gearbox and lower receiver do not force the engine, chamber and barrel out of their shared alignment.
Which barrel do I need for RAPTOR?
You need a VSR-standard barrel. A barrel is not included with RAPTOR and must be purchased separately. A standard AEG barrel does not fit the VSR chamber.
What is the difference between V2 and V3?
The RAPTOR engine itself is the same. V2 and V3 versions use different hop-up chambers to suit your replica. Choose a set with ASTER II Bluetooth® for your gearbox or a version without an ETU / FCU. V2 ASTER II sets are available with front or rear wiring.
Which hop-up buckings does RAPTOR support?
A VSR hop-up bucking is included. Extended nozzle travel supports VSR / GBB buckings. If you change the bucking, choose a profile and hardness suited to your BBs and setup.
How do I release the QD connection?
First rotate the ring to unlock it. The engine and chamber then separate along their shared axis. The engine body sections themselves are threaded together.
Can the version without an ETU operate on its own?
No. The version without an ETU / FCU requires compatible control electronics and a suitable HPA supply. Check the compatibility of your setup before choosing parts; contact GATE if you need help.
Does autocalibration with SOL adjust the pressure?
You adjust pressure manually on the regulator, following GCS guidance. During autocalibration, SOL measures BB velocity and a compatible ETU automatically selects engine timing. You need SOL, GCS and electronics that support this function.
Do I need an extra adapter to connect to GCS?
ASTER II Bluetooth® connects directly to GCS using built-in Bluetooth. No USB-Link or Blu-Link is required for this connection. Available app functions depend on the connected ETU and its firmware.
Is RAPTOR fully drop-in?
Yes — the engine is drop-in for your chosen V2 or V3 platform. It connects directly to the hop-up chamber, and the freefloat design provides clearance inside the gearbox. This removes tedious engine alignment and nozzle-length selection. The nozzle is factory-matched to the chamber and seats the BB precisely in the bucking. Purchase a VSR barrel separately; a standard AEG barrel does not fit this chamber. Choose compatible control electronics and an HPA supply. After installation, tune hop-up and engine timing, then check muzzle energy with a chronograph.
Is every engine tested for accuracy?
Yes. Every engine undergoes its own accuracy test at the GATE shooting range. The system records impact positions, and the engine must meet our grouping criteria.
What do VSR buckings and extended nozzle travel offer?
Extended nozzle travel allows proper VSR / GBB bucking operation in an engine for V2 and V3 gearboxes. Together with the shared alignment of the engine, chamber and barrel, this delivers exceptional accuracy and a flat BB trajectory. Match your bucking profile and hardness to your BB weight and setup.
Is RAPTOR air-efficient?
Yes. We improved air consumption compared with PULSAR S2 V31. The number of shots from a tank also depends on tank size and fill, pressure, engine timing, barrel, BBs and muzzle energy.
Why does RAPTOR use one solenoid rather than two?
RAPTOR achieves exceptional accuracy in open-bolt operation through shared engine, chamber and barrel alignment, a factory-matched nozzle length and a VSR bucking. It does not need closed-bolt operation or a long pause between feeding and firing. One solenoid controls the entire cycle. The first shot already fires a BB, with no empty starting cycle, while the short cycle supports 50 BBs per second. To use this rate, match your ETU settings, HPA supply and magazine feeding performance.
GATE / RAPTOR
Your replica.
Your hits. RAPTOR.
Choose RAPTOR for V2 or V3, with ASTER II Bluetooth® or without an ETU. Easy installation, tight groups and efficient air use. Every engine tested at the GATE shooting range.