Improved Flash Hider For M2 Heavy Barrel (M2HB) .50 Cal Weapons (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This comparative test project evaluates an improved flash hider for .50 Caliber machine guns, a user defined requirement for which a solution does not currently exist. The flash hider will reduce an enemies’ ability to detect the weapon, and prevent operator's loss of night vision capability caused by the muzzle flash. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: the major categories of operational requirements for the M2HB machinegun Flash Hider are fit, function, flash suppression, SOF environment, accuracy and service life: open system architecture with no tools required for attachment or removal; diameter no less than two inches and no greater than 1.5 inches; length no more than ten inches and no less than 6.6 inches; weight no more than 32 ounces and no less than 24 ounces; capable of withstanding 25,000 rounds without system degradation, and remaining intact and attached during catastrophic failure; removal and attachment will not be hindered by wearing cold weather gloves or NOMEX flight gloves, and no tools will be required for assembly or removal. RDT&E cost avoidance is expected to be $0.900 million. Procurement cost avoidance is $0.300 million. Operational and Support cost avoidance is $12.500 million. Completion date is scheduled for December 2011.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 7fa71f17552876d7d18028e623776764