XM25
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The XM25 is an airburst grenade launcher derived from the XM-29 OICW.
It fires 25 mm grenades that can be set to explode in mid-air after traveling a certain distance. This feature makes the XM25 more effective than traditional grenade launchers at the task of clearing entrenched positions.
The system is under development by Alliant Techsystems.
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[edit] Specifications
- Caliber: Low-velocity 25 mm grenade
- Range: 500 m point, 1000 m area
- Operation: Semi-automatic
- System weight: 14 lbs
- Target acquisition/fire control (XM104)
- Weight: 2.54 pounds
- 2x thermal sight with zoom
- 2x direct view optical sight
- Ballistic computer
- Digital compass
- Laser rangefinder
- Ammunition fuze setter
- Environmental sensors
[edit] Program status
- April 2005 - First prototypes are delivered to the U.S. Army for field-testing.[1]
- September 2005 - Test firing by regular troops at Grafenwöhr Training Area.[2]
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