XM25 Individual Airburst Weapon System
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For the sniper rifle, see XM25 Sniper Rifle.
The XM25 is an airburst grenade launcher derived from the XM29 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 x 40 mm grenade.
- Thermobaric
- Flechette
- Training
- High-explosive airbursting.
- Non-lethal
- Range: 500 m point, 1000 m area.
- Operation: Gas operated semi-automatic.
- System weight: 14 lbs (6.35 kg).
- Target acquisition/fire control (XM104).
- Weight: 2.54 lbs (1.15 kg).
- 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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[edit] See also
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[edit] External links
- XM25 Airburst Weapon System - ATK
- Program Executive Office Soldier (PDF)
- XM25 grenade launcher - Modern Firearms
- XM25 Airburst Weapons System - Global Security
- Military.com - A First Look at the XM25
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