Schützenwaffen Heute

[Quintus Fabius]

Die Kanadier arbeiten anscheinend an einer neuen Schützenwaffe welche hülsenlose Teleskoppatronen verwendet:

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More firepower, improved accuracy and smart integrated accessories that connect to command and control networks are the headline features of the new integrated assault rifle concept that Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and Colt Canada have developed for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

The prototype, in development since 2009 through the Soldier Integrated Precision Effects Systems (SIPES) project, includes a firing mechanism to shoot lightweight cased telescoped ammunition

In addition, lessons learned by both DRDC personnel and the CAF during their deployment in Afghanistan revealed critical elements that informed the prototype weapon development process with respect to its design and functionality.

The integration of electronic components will allow soldiers to generate or receive data from the command and control network. In the next phase of development, automated target detection and assisted target engagement will be the subject of an in-depth study in the Future Small Arms Research (FSAR) project.

Als Sekundärlauf scheint Metal Storm angedacht zu sein, wobei dann ein 40mm Granatwerfer oder eine Schrotflinte verwendet werden können:

In order to support the multi-role nature of the weapon, the prototype’s secondary effects module features the ability to install either a three round 40 mm grenade launcher, or a 12-gauge shotgun. When optimized, the integrated weapon prototype could weigh less than a C7 equipped with a M203 grenade launcher, reducing the burden on soldiers.

Darüber hinaus soll die Waffe auch über das Tracking Point System verfügen.

Unter der Voraussetzung dass diese Angaben überhaupt stimmen (was man bezweifeln kann, klingt schon fast nach Hoax) würde das System eigentlich alle verfügbare High End Technologie in sich vereinen: Hülselose Munition, Metal Storm als Ergänzung, und Tracking Point.

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Laut Armyrecognition ist die Waffe seit 2009 in Entwicklung, trotzdem habe ich jetzt das erste Mal davon gehört:

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