MCIWS

Multi-Caliber Individual weapon system (MCIWS)

MCIWS is a modular weapon system developed to meet future soldier requirements. The multi caliber concept allows user to choose the weapon as per the specific needs.

Now this weapon system has not yet ben introduced, but this is a part of Future soldier development in INDIA. This rifle allows soldier to launch grenades.

What is new?

1. Capable of firing different calibre ammunation by changing barrel group, breech block and magazine.

2. Provision for mounting Under Barrel Granade Launcher

3. Multiple Picatinny rails for sighting system and fore-grip.

4. Light weight and modular design

4. Fully supported engineering plastic magazine with metallic inserts

5. Push type magazine release mechanism

6. ONe time cocking

7. Adjustable butt

8. Ambidextrous

9. Advanced day/night sighting systems

10. Automatic electronic graticule set for selected caliber Air burst grenade firing capability.

Tech specs:

Calibre: 5.56 x 45 mm

6.8x43 mm

7.62x39 mm

Automation: gas operation

Rate of fire: 600-650 rpm

mass with empty magazine: <3.4 kg

mass with full magazine: <4 kg

weapon length: < 910 mm

efective range: 500m

muzzle velocity: 715-890 m/s

magazine capacity: 30 rounds

mode of fire: single and automation

mechanical sights: iron

safety: applied & mechanical

sighting systems: CCD day light, TI night sight, UBGL sight, LRF, DMC, FCS

But this weapon has not yet been fully tested , and even if it has granted access - to provide every soldier with this modern weapon will take a hell of years. Even the ill reputed INSAS is not with every troop in INDIAN military. Troops still use carbines and AK-47.

(INSAS has been introduced into the service in 1990)

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