A working XM25 prototype is tested in 2005

The XM25 is an airburst grenade launcher derived from the XM29 OICW. ImageMetadata File history File links OCPAXM25test2005. ... ImageMetadata File history File links OCPAXM25test2005. ... An Air Burst occurs whenever an explosive device such as an anti-personnel artillery shell or a nuclear weapon is detonated in the air instead of on contact with the ground or target or a delayed armor peircing explosion. ... A grenade launcher is weapon that fires or launches a grenade to longer distances than a soldier could throw by hand. ... The XM29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW), also referred to as the Selectable Assault Battle Rifle, is a highly advanced new assault rifle / grenade launcher system slated to replace certain M-16 assault rifles with M203 underslung grenade launcher. ...

It fires 25 mm grenades that can be set to explode in mid-air after traveling a certain distance. This feature makes the XM25 more effective than traditional grenade launchers at the task of clearing entrenched positions. The 25 mm grenade is a caliber of explosive ammunition used in some modern grenade launchers. ...

The system is under development by Alliant Techsystems. Alliant Techsystems NYSE: ATK is a major US aerospace and defense contractor with sales of approximately USD $2. ...

Specifications

• Caliber: Low-velocity 25 mm grenade
• Range: 500 m point, 1000 m area
• Operation: gas operated Semi-automatic
• System weight: 14 lbs
• Target acquisition/fire control (XM104)
  • Weight: 2.54 pounds
  • 2x thermal sight with zoom
  • 2x direct view optical sight
  • Ballistic computer
  • Digital compass
  • Laser rangefinder
  • Ammunition fuze setter
  • Environmental sensors

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Program status

• April 2005 - First prototypes are delivered to the U.S. Army for field-testing.^[1]
• September 2005 - Test firing by regular troops at Grafenwöhr Training Area.^[2]

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References

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:

XM25

• Barrett XM109
• XM307
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• PAW-20
• List of individual weapons of the U.S. Armed Forces

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External links

• ATK - Advanced Weapon Systems - XM25 Air-Burst Assault Weapon
• XM25 grenade launcher - Modern Firearms
• XM25 Airburst Weapons System - Global Security
• Military.com - A First Look at the XM25