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 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

Commercial in Confidence