XM25 Airburst Weapon System
The mini-grenades are a nice touch but what really separates this weapon is the aiming system. The weapon combines a thermal optic, day-sight, laser range finder, compass and infrared illuminator with a fire-control system that wirelessly transmits the exact range of the target into the 25mm round’s fuse before firing. Thus, a soldier can aim the XM25 at a wall concealing a sniper, for example, but “dial in” or adjust the distance by (+/-) 3 meters above the target. When fired, the round will explode above the enemy’s position, essentially going around the obstruction.
The system is under development by Heckler & Koch and Alliant Techsystems (ATK). The target acquisition/fire control is developed by L-3 IOS Brashear. The weapon costs about $25,000 each, but experts are quick to point out that a fully-loaded M4 for optics and pointers costs pretty close to $30,000. Each ATK-made 25mm round costs about $25.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Caliber: Low-velocity 25 x 40 mm grenade
- Range: 500 meters (1,640 ft) point, 700 meters (2,296 ft) area
- Operation: Gas operated semi-automatic
- System weight: 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
- 4x thermal sight with zoom
- 2x direct view optical sight
- Ballistic computer
- Digital compass
- Laser rangefinder
- Ammunition fuze setter
- Lightweight material composites
- Range: 500 meters (1,640 ft) point, 700 meters (2,296 ft) area
- Operation: Gas operated semi-automatic
- System weight: 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
- 4x thermal sight with zoom
- 2x direct view optical sight
- Ballistic computer
- Digital compass
- Laser rangefinder
- Ammunition fuze setter
- Lightweight material composites
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| XM25 Airburst Weapon System |
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| XM25 Airburst Weapon System |
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| XM25 Airburst Weapon System |
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| XM25 Airburst Weapon System |
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| XM25 Airburst Weapon System |
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| XM25 Airburst Weapon System |
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| XM25 Airburst Weapon System |
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| XM25 Airburst Weapon System |
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| XM25 Airburst Weapon System |
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