Sunday, January 24, 2010

The Legend of AK-47



Mikhail Kalasnikov

Heckler & Koch HK XM25 IAWS


Designation: Heckler & Koch HK XM25 IAWS (Individual Airburst Weapon System)
Classification Type: 25mm Smart Grenade Launcher
Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch GmbH - Germany; Alliant Techsystems - USA
Country of Origin: United States
Weight: 6.3kg (without munition)
Range: 500~1000m
Munition option: 4 25x40mm grenade (HEAB, flechette-laden, thermobaric)
Extra Feature: TAFCS (thermal imaging sight/scope)
Current Status: Under USMC field test
Expected Active Duty: 2012
Main Purpose: Rangefinding and delayed munition detonation. User activate laser rangefinder untuk measure distance, then fine tune detonation delay 25mm punye projectile