[Anti-Bubba182]

"..The XM25 is still a heavy weapon, with the final version coming in at nearly 18 pounds. The 25mm shells are heavier as well, about half a pound each. On the plus side, there is already a 25mm armor piercing round (using a shaped charge capable of penetrating over 50mm of armor). This makes the M-25 capable of knocking out light armored vehicles..."

[Spktyr]

I type corrected, but that's just about as bad. However, the velocity out of this thing is a lot lower than the Bushmaster cannon in the Bradley. It's also heavy as heck, I suspect the performance of the Bushmaster 25mm HE round is going to be a LOT less effective against armor from this weapon. As for knocking out a light armored vehicle, we already have something that can do that. It's called the .50 BMG. The 40mm round can also blow off a track or disable a BTR.

[ASOC]

Huummm

Seems on the ammo front, the Marines (u-rah) are working on 12GA FRAG and HEAP rounds that will work in current shotguns.

Always thought the 12 GA flechette round was the best - makes 'em a believer, don't cha know.