> 1994; start work on a futuristic rifle that had a standard 5.56x45mm assault rifle integrated with an advanced air-burst capable semi auto 25mm grenade launcher. Thus begins the XM-29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon program.
Or yaha pe toh abhi bhi fn mag or ofb 1a k upar lipstick laga k chala rahe hai
Keeping Mic healthy and richer> 1994; start work on a futuristic rifle that had a standard 5.56x45mm assault rifle integrated with an advanced air-burst capable semi auto 25mm grenade launcher. Thus begins the XM-29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon program.
> 2004; realise it was a really dumb idea and ditch the program after spending millions of dollars.
> 2005; suddenly realise that the grenade launcher part was infact not that dumb after all and start a program for standalone semi-automatic grenade launcher; XM-25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System. A semi-auto grenade launcher firing 25mm air-burst rounds.
> 2018; naaaah, it's still dumb. Cancels the whole program after limited series production and even actual deployment in Afghanistan. Millions of dollars again.
> 2023; you know what? The idea of a medium-caliber semi-auto grenade launcher is not that bad. Starts the Precision Grenadier System
How do you think H&K, Sig and others stay functioning?> 1994; start work on a futuristic rifle that had a standard 5.56x45mm assault rifle integrated with an advanced air-burst capable semi auto 25mm grenade launcher. Thus begins the XM-29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon program.
> 2004; realise it was a really dumb idea and ditch the program after spending millions of dollars.
> 2005; suddenly realise that the grenade launcher part was infact not that dumb after all and start a program for standalone semi-automatic grenade launcher; XM-25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System. A semi-auto grenade launcher firing 25mm air-burst rounds.
> 2018; naaaah, it's still dumb. Cancels the whole program after limited series production and even actual deployment in Afghanistan. Millions of dollars again.
> 2023; you know what? The idea of a medium-caliber semi-auto grenade launcher is not that bad. Starts the Precision Grenadier System
make a fool out of the procurement policies thanks to lobbying.
For the emperor
I think Carl Gustav does same as thease
A Carl Gustav can't even dream of disabling a radar or SAM launcher at a distance of 1,200m.
I know as i said application is bit different
