Requirements to Current and Future Small Arms
Prepared by: Rolf Hezel Authorized by: Wolfgang Bantle
8.5.2007 Commercial in Confidence Table of Contents
SA80
Requirements to Current and Future small arms
41 Weapon Family
XM 320
IAR
Conclusion
Commercial in Confidence SA80 Reliability Growth Investigation
07/96 Request for tender by MoD for reliability growth investigation
11/96 Contract awarded by MoD
12/96 - 04/97 Reliability growth investigation at HK-O
06/97 Presentation of results at Abbey Wood
Commercial in Confidence SA80 Reliability Growth Investigation
1. Weapon Measurement 4 Weapons
2. Barrel Measurement
3. Evaluation with Various Ammunition
4. Firing at Different Temperations
5. Test Report
6. Design Proposels
Commercial in Confidence SA80 Reliability Growth Investigation
07/97 Request for tender to modify an initial quantity of weapons
09/97 Tender submitted to MoD
01/98 - 06/98 Further discussions with MoD
07/98 Presentation of proposal at Warminster
07/98 Modification of 100 IWs & 100 LSWs is agreed and work starts
01/99 100 IWs & 100 LSWs delivered to MoD on schedule
Commercial in Confidence Battle Field Mission IW
Firing Cycle Rounds Fired 1) 30 rpm for 40 sec (20) 2) 10 rpm for 6 min (60) 3) 30 rpm for 1 min (30) 4) 10x 4 round bursts in 1 min (40)
Total: 150 rounds in 8 minutes 40 seconds
Commercial in Confidence Battle Field Mission LSW
Firing Cycle Rounds Fired 1) 60 rpm for 3 mins (180) 2) 0 rpm for 1 min (0) 3) 60 rpm for 3 mins (180) 4) 0 rpm for 2 mins (0) 5) 60 rpm for 2.5 mins (150) 6) 0rpm for10mins (0) 7) 30 rpm for 10 mins (300) 8) 0 rpm for 2 mins (0) 9) 60 rpm for 2.5 mins (150) Total: 960 rounds in 36 minutes
Commercial in Confidence Alaska, February 1999 Reliability Results
100%
90%
80% SA80 IW Modified SA80 LSW Modified
70% Reliability 96% Reliability 86%
60%
50%
40% SA80 IW Unmodified Reliability 22% 30% SA80 LSW Unmodified
20% Reliability 5%
10%
Percentage Reliability 0%
Commercial in Confidence Kuweit Trials, June 1999 Reliability Results
100%
90% SA80 IW Modified 80% Reliability 97.8% SA80 LSW Modified Reliability 87% 70%
60%
50% SA80 IW Unmodified 40% Reliability 22%
30% SA80 LSW Unmodified 20% Reliability 2%
10%
Percentage Reliability 0%
Commercial in Confidence SA80 Project Timelines
03-05/00 Negotiations concerning quantity production
Reliability to high?
Commercial in Confidence SA80 Project Timelines
06/00 SA80 go ahead by Defence Secretary
10/00 - 01/01 SA80 contract negotiations between MOD and HK 01/01 150 IW‘s and 150 LSW‘s Standard Production Weapons delivered to MoD on time 02/01 SA80 Main Contract, issued by MoD 02/01 ISRD - Trial Alaska
03/01 ISRD - Trial Brunei
Commercial in Confidence Trust !
Commercial in Confidence SA80 ISRD Trials Kuwait
Commercial in Confidence Trials 2001 Reliability Results SA80 IW/LSW
100% 100% 98% 100% 94% 100% 95% 90% 89% 90% 80% 70% 60% IW LSW 50% IW LSW 40% IW LSW IW L S W 30% 20% 10% 0% IW L S IW L S IW L S IW L S W W W W A l a s k a B r u n e i K u w a it W arm inster Percentage Reliability
Commercial in Confidence Commercial in Confidence Golden Triangle
User
Industry Procurement Agency
Commercial in Confidence CLS Lethality Reliability
Requirements to Current and Future Small Arms
Interoperability Modularity
Special Requirements
Commercial in Confidence Lethality
UGL 40mm x 46 - Trajectory Comparison LV vs. MV Projectile Weight Effect on Trajectory LV – 180g 7 MV – 180g / 250g
6
5
4
3
2 Height of Trajectory (m)
1
0 0204060 80 100 120 140 160 180 Range(m)
Commercial in Confidence Lethality
Energy 5.56mm x 45
Energy versus Range
1800
1600
1400 1200 Barrel 10"
1000 Barrel 14,5 " Barrel 16,5 " 800
Energy [J] Energy Barrel 20 " 600 400
200
0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Range [m]
Commercial in Confidence Lethality
Muzzle Velocity 5.56mm x 45
Velocity versus Range
1000 900 800
700 Barrel 10" 600 Barrel 14,5 " 500 Barrel 16,5 " 400 Barrel 20" Velocity [m/s] 300 200 100 0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Range [m]
Commercial in Confidence Lethality
Energy 7,62mm x 51
Energy versus Range
3500
3000
2500
2000 Barrel 12" Barrel 16" 1500 Barrel 20" Energy [J] 1000
500
0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Range [m]
Commercial in Confidence Lethality
Muzzle Velocity 7,62mm x 51
Velocity versus Range
900
800
700
600 Barrel 12" 500 Barrel 16" 400 Barrel 20"
Velocity [m/s] Velocity 300
200
100
0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Range [m]
Commercial in Confidence Lethality
Battlefield Mission for Individual- Light Support Weapon
SA80 LSW
960
1000
900
800
700
600
500 Rounds 400 NATO SA80 IW 300
200 150 100 100
0 6.6 8,6 36 Minutes
Commercial in Confidence Lethality
Weapon Weight
Requirement
0 Kg or less
Commercial in Confidence Lethality
Accuracy Requirement
4 MOA 11.84cm SA80
Sniper Rifle 1 MOA 2.96cm
Assault Rifle 4 MOA 11.84cm
100m
Commercial in Confidence Special Requirements
Climatic Scenarios
Alaska W arminster
Kuwait Brunei
Commercial in Confidence Special Requirements
Over the Beach Test
1. Bolt hold open, magazine with 1 round inserted.
2. Weapon immersed in water 0.5m below surface.
3. Bolt closed (under water).
4. Weapon permitted to drain for 2 seconds maximum
5. Chambered round fired.
Commercial in Confidence 41 Series Meeting the Challenge
HK416
HK416 / 6.8
HK417
Commercial in Confidence Meeting the Challenge
Key Features
Gas System Barrel Nut
Firing Pin Safety
Commercial in Confidence Meeting the Challenge
Key Features
Free Floating Rail System
Gas Block
Enhanced Buttstock
Commercial in Confidence Meeting the challenge
Modularity HK416 10“
14,5
16.5“
20“
Commercial in Confidence Meeting the challenge
Modularity HK417 12“
16“
20“
Commercial in Confidence Meeting the challenge
Modular Accessories - UGL
Commercial in Confidence Meeting the challenge
Modular Accessories
2 Stage Trigger System Handle Grip V1/ V2
Safety BFA Harris Bipod Interface
Commercial in Confidence Meeting the challenge
Modular Accessories
Sling Adapter Cocking Lever
MFAS - Tool Rear Sight
Commercial in Confidence XM320 Project Timelines
02/05 Contract Award
11/05 Delivery of 60 XM320´s and 60 DNS´s
12/05 LUE
03/06 PPT
07/06 PQT
09/06 (06/07) OT
04/07 Milestone C
Commercial in Confidence XM320 Project Timelines
06/07 Procurement of 60 Trials Weapons
06/07 OT
10/07 Procurement Phase
Commercial in Confidence XM320 Build Standard 1/2005
Commercial in Confidence XM320 Weapon Modifications
Commercial in Confidence XM320 Build Standard 2007
Commercial in Confidence IAR
Battlefield Mission
SA80 LSW 960 IAR 1000
900 800 800
700
600
500 Rounds 400
300 NATO SA80 IW 200 150 100 100
0 6.6 8,6 36 20 Minutes
Commercial in Confidence IAR
IAR - Battlefield Mission – Thermal Image
196°C 82°C 423°C
Commercial in Confidence Customer Feedback to Industry
Identify Testing Requirements Define Key user Provide CLEAR requirements Program objective
Funding $$$Customers Compare Life Cycle Costs
Recognition of Costs Realistic Timelines for Trials Weapon
Commercial in Confidence Industry Feedback to Customer
Incorporate latest Technology CLS proposal Risk Plan
Cost saving Industry Life Cycle measures Costs
Cost for trials Realistic weapons Timelines
Commercial in Confidence Golden Triangle
User
Industry Procurement Agency
Commercial in Confidence Final Point
We All owe our best efforts and cooperation to continually strive to improve upon the equipment that is relied upon to protect our way of life every day!
No Compromise!
Commercial in Confidence Requirements to Current and Future Small Arms
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