Re: OICW

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From: "Roger Books" <books@jumpspace.net>

> > Sure.  And if it's in service in a mere decade, I'll
> > eat my hat.  That thing has enough bells and whistles
> > to guarantee that it will NEVER be maintainable by
> > real live soldiers, and besides it weighs 24 lbs.
>
> 24lbs?  Holy Sh*t batman.  Does it come with an integral
> tripod?

According to the official H&K website, the present weapon weight 18 pds
(with 20 rifle rounds and 6 grenades). Design aim is 14 pounds or less.
See:
http://www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/pages/military/oicw_faq.html

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