Barrett XM109
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| Barrett XM109 | |
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| Type | Anti-material rifle |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ronnie Barrett |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 33.2 lb (15 kg) empty, without scope |
| Length | 46 inches (1168 mm) |
| Barrel length | 17.5 inches (44.45 cm) |
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| Cartridge | 25 × 59 mm |
| Action | Semi-Automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 425 m/s (1,390 ft/s)[1] |
| Effective range | 2,000 m (1.2 mi)[1] |
| Maximum range | 3,600 m (2.2 mi)[1] |
| Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine |
The Barrett XM109 is an anti-material rifle, chambered in 25 × 59 mm, under development by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing.
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[edit] Overview
The XM109, originally known as the Objective Sniper Weapon (OSW) or "Payload Rifle" (according to Barrett), is a semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle, designed primarily for engagement of light armored vehicles and similar material targets. The design uses the lower receiver from an M82/M107, but with a new upper receiver chambered in 25mm. In fact, it has been designed with this in mind. The upper receiver of the M82 rifles can be replaced with an XM109 upper receiver to form a fully functional XM109 rifle.
The 25 × 59 mm cartridge is used in the XM109 and the XM307 (product of the Objective Crew Served Weapon/OCSW program). As with the XM307, the XM109 can be reconfigured back to .50 BMG.
The XM109 offers greater range and a shorter overall length than the previous M82/M107 systems, as well as potentially greater power in the 25 × 59 mm cartridge over even the Mk 211 .50 BMG cartridge (AKA "Raufoss round").
[edit] Other features
- M1913 optical rail
- BORS ballistic computer
- monopod socket
- Dual-chamber detachable muzzle brake or suppressor system
- detachable bipod and carry handle
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Williams, Anthony G. (2008) Defence Management Journal, Issue 41
