JJ_BPK
06-07-2010, 20:46
They are still talking a 5.56,, but with good weight savings.
I would rather they look at a .270 to .280 cal version, 120-130 gr..
Lightweight Small Arms Technologies May 2010
Contact :Mrs. KP
US Army ARDEC
KP_lips@us.army.mil
http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2010armament/ThursdayLandmarkBKoriPhillips.pdf
Program Goals:
Fill critical operational needs
Revolutionize weapons and ammunition
Mature technologies for transition
Maintain affordability of current systems
Alleviate logistics burdens
Approach:
“Clean Slate” design
Trade studies -reduced weight is priority
Extensive modeling & simulation
Incorporate User feedback
I would rather they look at a .270 to .280 cal version, 120-130 gr..
Lightweight Small Arms Technologies May 2010
Contact :Mrs. KP
US Army ARDEC
KP_lips@us.army.mil
http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2010armament/ThursdayLandmarkBKoriPhillips.pdf
Program Goals:
Fill critical operational needs
Revolutionize weapons and ammunition
Mature technologies for transition
Maintain affordability of current systems
Alleviate logistics burdens
Approach:
“Clean Slate” design
Trade studies -reduced weight is priority
Extensive modeling & simulation
Incorporate User feedback