Planet Eclipse A1R Airsoft gun Sandstorm (Medium Grey/Gold)

For decades, Planet Eclipse has been synonymous with premium tournament paintball equipment. The A1R marks a genuine first for the company: its first Airsoft gun. Rather than recreate an existing firearm, Planet Eclipse has engineered a distinctive electronic HPA platform with its own design language and Speedsoft at the centre of the brief.

Vamped pairs silver with vivid red, picking out the lines of a design that was never intended to imitate a conventional firearm.

The striking finish is matched by the same electronic HPA system found throughout the A1R range. Choose Vamped if you want a visible presence on the Speedsoft field 

For decades, Planet Eclipse has been synonymous with premium tournament paintball equipment. The A1R marks a genuine first for the company: its first Airsoft gun. Rather than recreate an existing firearm, Planet Eclipse has engineered a distinctive electronic HPA platform with its own design language and Speedsoft at the centre of the brief.

Sandstorm combines medium grey with gold details for a balanced, technical appearance. The colours highlight the machined outlines of the A1R without overpowering them.

It is an appealing choice for Speedsoft players who want distinction without an overly busy finish. As with every A1R, the main attraction remains the electronic HPA system, readily accessible hop-up and configurable trigger.

Practical engineering is central to the A1R. Its Micro Gamma Engine drivetrain can be removed without tools, while the adjustable hop-up and four-point adjustable trigger allow players to tailor their setup. The electronics draw on development experience from the GTEK 180R and provide Bluetooth connectivity; that does not mean the two products share every component.

Designed and assembled in Great Britain, the A1R offers ambidextrous operation and accepts many popular AEG M4/AR-style magazines. The German-market configuration is semi-auto only. Planet Eclipse plans an optional conversion kit for Woodland, MilSim and Scenario play, but this is not part of the standard package and no availability date has been confirmed.

Availability  Available to pre-order. Dispatch expected from early January 2027; timing is not guaranteed.

Features and technical specifications

The following manufacturer specifications apply to Midnight, Vamped, Midas, Sandstorm and Envy. The German-market configuration is semi-auto only.

Features

• A1R Micro Gamma Engine with tool-free quick-release drivetrain
• Billet-machined and anodised 6061-T6 aluminium body and frame
• 182 mm ported aluminium barrel; ambidextrous hop-up adjustment
• Dual adjustable bucking lip tension systems, G&G Green Bucking and custom Omega-style tensioner
• Adjustable inlet feed nozzle and soft-touch nozzle with three-stage acceleration
• Dual ball-raced trigger, four adjustment points, magnetic return and interchangeable trigger face
• Built-in HPR regulator, external velocity adjustment and POPS ASA
• Rear OLED display, tri-colour status LED, Bluetooth, E-Portal / E-Portal Lite
• Two AA batteries, wireless body-to-frame interface, FDD and ADD
• Ambidextrous mode selectors and M-Lok-compatible fibre-optic sights

Compatibility and future options

Compatible with many popular AEG M4/AR-style magazines, according to Planet Eclipse.

Fitting an Eclipse PWR Stock requires additional separately sold components.

A conversion kit for Woodland, MilSim and Scenario use is planned; it is not included and no availability is confirmed.

Configuration is supported via E-Portal (Micro-B) and E-Portal Lite (Bluetooth).

Compatible with M14 CCW barrel thread accessories (sold separately). An orange barrel tip may be fitted in regions where required.

Developed and assembled in the UK.

Technical specifications

Operating system

HPA, fully decoupled spool valve

Drivetrain

A1R Micro Gamma Engine, fully decoupled, dwell-insensitive

Regulation

Built-in HPR regulator, external velocity adjustment

Solenoid

SMC Pilot with custom Planet Eclipse three-way system, 3 V

Barrel

182 mm ported, 6061-T6 aluminium

Magazine fit

M4/AR-style; compatible with many popular AEG magazines, according to the manufacturer.

Display / controller

OLED GUI, tri-colour LED / 32-bit RISC microcontroller

Power

3 V, two AA batteries

Software

E-Portal via Micro-B; E-Portal Lite via Bluetooth

Trigger

Microswitch, magnetic return, dual ball-race bearings

German-market firing mode

Semi-auto only

Debounce

10 levels

Body / frame / trigger

6061-T6 aluminium

Magwell / grips

Glass-reinforced nylon (GRN) / dual rubber grips

Weight

1.03 kg, manufacturer figure including batteries, barrel and sights

Length / height / width

390 / 185 / 37 mm

Grip pitch

187 mm