[holymoly]

It is five times more lethal at the M203 maximum range...

M203 40mm Grenade Launcher

Weight:
Launcher: 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms)
Rifle (M16A2): 8.79 pounds (3.99 kg)
Total (including 30 rounds): 11.79 pounds (5.35 kg)
Bore diameter: 40mm

Maximum effective range:
Area target: 1148.35 feet (350 meters)
Point target: 492.15 feet (150 meters)
Maximum range: 1312.4 feet (400 meters)
Minimum safe range:

Training: 426.53 feet (130 meters)
Combat: 101.71 feet (31 meters)
Unit Replacement Cost: $601

Features: The M203 40mm Grenade Launcher is used while attached to an M16A2 5.56mm rifle. It is a lightweight, compact, breech loading, pump action, single shot launcher. The launcher consists of a hand guard and sight assembly with an adjustable metallic folding, short-range blade sight assembly, and an aluminum receiver assembly which houses the barrel latch, barrel stop and firing mechanism. The launcher is capable of firing a variety of low velocity 40mm ammunition.
The launcher also has a quadrant sight which may be attached to the M16A2 carrying handle and is used when precision is required out to the maximum effective range of the weapon.

Background: The M203 was designed and procured as the replacement for the M79 grenade launcher of the Vietnam era.

(Source: U.S.M.C. Fact Files)

[Fractal Trader]

Cool weapon!

I hope it works as well as they claim.

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

Will it fly?

It better, or we're going to need Carl Lewis to get away from the shrapnel!

[keepingtrack]

As the round speeds down range, it measures the distance traveled and bursts precisely at the distance preprogrammed.

Wicked.

[Darksheare]

When I was in uniform, in artillery, I would not have minded having the XM25.

The OICW Sabre did look quite bad design wise.
I don't know anyone who could have handled it well under fire.


The XM25 looks alot more manageable, but that's without actually looking at it in person.
Hoping it actually is useful.

[Domangart]

Attach it to a helmet mounted remote sight might make it a winner.

[Redleg Duke]

I thought the old M-79 was fine!

[lepton]

With the XM25, ATK has increased the size of the grenades from 20mm to 25mm for increased lethality

According to the Fire, Fusion, and Steel weapon generation system, 20mm is really the minimum caliber feasable for explosive munitions - and that only at the higher tech levels, or with direct hits. 25mm is an excellent compromise between small grenade size and munitions effectiveness against soft and lightly armored targets. Funny how a game system appears to have gotten it right.

[mad_as_he$$]

I love my M203! ;-)