U.S. Army Next Generation Squad Weapon
GPTKB entity
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military weapons program
|
| gptkbp:ammunitionType |
gptkb:6.8×51mm_Common_Cartridge
|
| gptkbp:awardedContract |
gptkb:Sig_Sauer
|
| gptkbp:awardYear |
2022
|
| gptkbp:branch |
gptkb:U.S._Army
|
| gptkbp:caliber |
6.8mm
|
| gptkbp:designedFor |
close combat forces
|
| gptkbp:features |
improved range
increased lethality reduced weight (compared to M249) |
| gptkbp:fieldingStartYear |
2023
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
U.S. Army Next Generation Squad Weapon
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:fire
XM250 automatic rifle XM5 rifle |
| gptkbp:initialCompetitors |
gptkb:Sig_Sauer
gptkb:Textron_Systems gptkb:General_Dynamics_Ordnance_and_Tactical_Systems |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:U.S._Army
|
| gptkbp:optics |
XM157 Fire Control
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
replace M249 SAW
replace M4 carbine |
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
gptkb:M4A1
gptkb:M249 legacy 5.56mm weapons |
| gptkbp:status |
in production
|
| gptkbp:testingStartYear |
2019
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:SIG_Sauer,_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|