ROK to Deploy World's Most Advanced Combat Rifle To Afghanistan
The U.S. XM-29 program faltered, then split, then was shelved, but the South Korean K-11 dual-caliber air-burst weapon is about to deploy to Afghanistan:
I wouldn't want to tote this beast, but it gives South Korean troops some very interesting capabilities.
South Korean troops to be deployed in Afghanistan will be armed with the latest K-11 airburst assault rifles for self-defense, according to the Ministry of National Defense. [snip] Developed by the state-funded Agency for Defense Development, the K-11 consists of a semi-automatic 20mm smart grenade launcher, an under-slung assault rifle firing a standard 5.56mm NATO round, and a top-mounted computer-assisted sighting system with integrated rangefinder and thermal infrared night vision capabilities. Using a self-detonation system, the 20mm round from the rifle can track its target and explode three to four meters above it. And it is also capable of penetrating walls of buildings.
Posted by: Confederate Yankee at 07:51 AM
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Mr. Taliban better watch out - in Vietnam the most FEARED combat soldier to the Viet Cong were the ROK's. They were scared to death - ROK's took no prisoners! Rok's asked no questions! U.S. combat troops loved having them around.
Have fun Mr. Taliban!!!!!
Have fun Mr. Taliban!!!!!
Posted by: slimedog at December 03, 2009 09:53 PM (Inz1x)
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It's weight is comparable to our M16 and lighter than the M16 or M4 with attached grenade launcher.
While the U.S. Military is going to spend millions on [6] changes on the M4 which will make it a better weapon but still in many experts opinion not as good, reliable or versatile weapon as is used in other nation's armys.
Witness this weapon.
Papa Ray
While the U.S. Military is going to spend millions on [6] changes on the M4 which will make it a better weapon but still in many experts opinion not as good, reliable or versatile weapon as is used in other nation's armys.
Witness this weapon.
Papa Ray
Posted by: Papa Ray at December 03, 2009 11:22 PM (JpVJn)
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Wonder if it's a 'every troop' weapon, or one per squad?
Posted by: Firehand at December 05, 2009 11:15 AM (2QjWO)
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Two per squad, over 13 pounds empty weight, and unit cost over $16,000.
Not sure, but I think the 20mm is bolt action instead of semi-auto.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daewoo_K11
Not sure, but I think the 20mm is bolt action instead of semi-auto.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daewoo_K11
Posted by: Brad at December 05, 2009 06:27 PM (jJ0nE)
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