NGSW rifle: American paratroopers test a new generation weapon (photo)

The test of the US Army Army told details of the tests. The tests of the Eagle Division Division, as well as the Alfa Airborne Division Division, participated in the trials. After the maneuvers, the fighters had the opportunity to talk about their observations and identify the main differences in small arms of different generations. Unit officers noted that the fighters immediately noticed the difference between earlier M4, M249 and NGSW systems.

"In general, I feel faster with the M249, but I prefer NGSW-AR because it makes me more deadly," said Maximiliano Arguegei paratrooper. "The stopping capacity of the cartridge 6. 8 is much higher than that of M4 and M249, and the possibility of using both the muffler and without it is a great opportunity for fire support," said Sergeant Jack Scott. The Alfa Commander Ivan Alvarez confessed that he was skeptical of NGSW, until he noted the benefits of the new system at long distances.

"When we just started the trial, I was categorically opposed to ngsw-r. I used to m4, it is lighter. I used to return, to battle, to everything I can offer m4. But when we started testing ngsw-r, I saw What opportunities he gives the infantry, especially at great distances, "the fighter said. First of all, new weapons are intended for 6. 8 × 51 caliber rather than a standard NATO cartridge 5. 56 × 45 mm, which is in service for a good 60 years. 6.

8 mm cartridges have a hybrid sleeve (plinth-made of steel, body-from brass), intended for working with higher pressure than in conventional ammunition. This, for its part, leads to a significant increase in speed and energy while hitting the target. In addition, NGSW provides a muffler as standard equipment. In particular, the new samples are still used by SIG SLX mufflers. They are designed to reduce the return, sound of shot and flame and have a patented fast -recessed structure.