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This XM25, New Rifle and U.S. Revolutionary


Since the beginning of modern warfare, the best way to avoid the barrage of rifle is hiding behind a wall. However, that tactic would now be in vain. One rifle revolutionary innovation makes enemies of the United States could only run, but it’s hard to hide.
After developing for many years, the U.S. armed forces tested a new rifle in Afghanistan. His name, XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System. This high-tech rifle.

Not automatically explode if hit the wall. This rifle can regulate ammunition exploded 25 millimeters in front of or behind the target. Or could dibahasakan, these bullets can be arranged through the wall, before finally exploding and killing the target.

This revolutionary gun that claimed far too powerful range, 2300 feet or eight times the length of a football field. According to project manager semi-automatic weapons, Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Lehner said the XM25 will be a key that changes the ‘rules of the game’ – led to a new way of battle field when tested earlier this month in Afghanistan.
In addition, the XM25 rifle was first distributed to Afghanistan. Gun weighing 12 pounds, and 29 inch length is designed by Alliant Techsystems in Minnesota. One unit worth U.S. $ 35 thousand. These rifles are very sophisticated. But it is also easy to learn. Within minutes, a soldier can wear them.

How does it work?
As mentioned, after the trigger pulled, and the bullet left the pocket, a computer chip inside the projectile will communicate the extent to which he walked. This allows the soldier to blow the projectile was in front, or behind the target. This allows the soldier more accurate and can deliver high-explosive bullets only in about 5 seconds.

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