DoD is thinking about getting new machine guns.
Replace the M240B (.308 in Olde Timey units) with something that shoots .338 Norma Magnum. And almost double the effective range.
"Also get rid of the M2 Browning heavy."
Why?
"Because it is old!"
And?
What's gonna stay in the inventory longer? B52 Stratofortresses, or the Ma Deuce?
The 'replace the M2' is kinda click baitey, but it got me to click. The article only brushes up against the concept. It's more concentrating on the 240 Bravo.
But they are getting into that logistics control issue. You got 5.56, 7.62, .338, and .50, all on belts for a time. Hard to keep track of. Makes what you pack in the M3 for resupply kinda tricky.
If you check the future documentary "Battlestar Galactica", it looks like the Viper fighters are using 20MM.
ReplyDeleteThe army is in transition right now. The plan seems to be to concentrate on .277, .338 and .50. .223 and .308 are current/legacy, to be replaced over the next (umpty) years.
ReplyDeleteIn theory, it makes sense. All serious adversaries utilize body armor now, and engagements tend to be under 50 meters, or beyond 500.