Posted on 03/13/2017 9:18:05 AM PDT by Strac6
Meet RAMBO, the Army's new 3D-printed grenade launcher
You know 3D-printing has hit the big leagues when the military starts using the technology to produce weapons. Researchers at the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center last week announced the successful development and firing of a 3D-printed grenade from a 3D-printed grenade launcher.
The RAMBO grenade launcher is comprised of 50 parts, and all of the components, except the springs and fasteners, were produced using 3D-printing. Different parts of the grenade launcher, however, were manufactured using different materials and additive manufacturing techniques -- the barrel and receiver were fabricated from aluminum using a direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) process, while the trigger and firing pin were printed using alloy steel.
Besides the grenade launcher, the Army is also moving to 3D-print the ammunition for the launcher.
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Blows away the whole argument that anti-2A gun control will control anything
Yep, same here. Split my thumb on the safety, too.
But, man, what accurate piece!
You are so right about accurate. There were some old 55 gal oil drums about 300 meters downrange. The AIT units would bring the trainees out to “familiarize” them with the “bloop tube.”
Within 6 to 8 “ranging and wind drift” shots, the old Korea vet drill sergeants could bounce 1 out of 4 off the drums. Especially SFC Howard Bridges. He was GOOD!
Can’t wait until they figure out how to make an M41A Pulse Rifle.
You just sent 50 FReepers, myself included, Googling the M41A Pulse Rifle.
:)
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