XM25 Individual Airburst Weapon System (Heckler & Koch )

The XM25 Individual Airburst Weapon System.The XM25 is an airburst grenade launcher derived from the XM29 OICW.
It fires 25 mm grenades that are set to explode in mid-air at or near the target. A laser rangefinder in the gun is used to determine the distance to the target. The user can manually adjust the detonating distance by up to three meters shorter or longer. The gun automatically transmits the detonating distance to the grenade in the firing chamber. The grenade tracks the distance it has traveled by the number of spiral rotations after it is fired.These features make the XM25 more effective than traditional grenade launchers at the task of hitting targets that are behind cover or dug into the ground.
Cartridge 25 x 40 mm Effective range 500 m point, 1000 m area
The system has been developed by Heckler & Koch and Alliant Techsystems, while the target acquisition/fire control is developed by L-3 IOS Brashear. The most recent deployment plans call for a purchase of 12,500 XM25s at a projected cost per weapon system of $25,000.
According to US Army project manager for new weapons, COL Douglas Tamilio, the rounds for the XM25 will cost about $24 apiece.
Alliant Techsystems has indicated that the rifle may later use bullets with smaller explosive charges which will stun opponents rather than killing them.
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
4x thermal sight with zoom.
2x direct view optical sight.
Ballistic computer.
Digital compass.
Laser rangefinder.
Ammunition fuze setter.
Environmental sensors.
Program status
April 2005 - First prototypes are delivered to the U.S. Army for field-testing.
September 2005 - Test firing by regular troops at Grafenwöhr Training Area.

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[ballisticsukltd]

The XM25 Individual Airburst Weapon System.The XM25 is an airburst grenade launcher derived from the XM29 OICW.It fires 25 mm grenades that are set to explode in mid-air at or near the target. A laser rangefinder in the gun is used to determine the distance to the target. The user can manually adjust the detonating distance by up to three meters shorter or longer. The gun automatically transmits the detonating distance to the grenade in the firing chamber.

[kackstelzeHB]

@eLLriDe420

you are aware that this is german engineering! hell yea

[THEMSASBOYZ]

@Luger718A1 Fuck up about Battlefail dude.

[AsianDomination911]

Oh yeah, ive heard of this before

[MrMegacurie]

@astrialkil not on the US team...he wrotes one team. maybe because germany and usa are allies-that could be the reason ya?

[ward0q1]

@ballisticsukltd not to mention its made in new jersy in my hometown

[Luger718A1]

Lets hope this doesnt make it into MW3.... oh wait

Thumbs up for BF3

[straighter100]

0:47, that was some good camo!

[TheTheMetaphysics]

A german Weapon in hands of US soldiers. 0:46 - 0:50 nice pic

[MachineFight]

@eLLriDe420 HAHA its from GERMANY :D :D :D FUCK YEAH

[PhoenixJB96]

You guys, get ready for a bunch of CoD fags searching up this gun because I heard it will be featured in the newest game.

[barbarotico]

I would like the patent to build my own telemetric grenade launcher with the grenades.