Cold War 2020 mod: first release!

thatguy96 · #1 June 8th, 2007, 03:47 PM

The XM29 was supposed to be fitted with a computerized FCS. That could be the reason. Its irrelevant as the OICW program has been shelved indefinitly. Having both the XM8 and XM29 in the OOB does not appear to be an accurate indicator of the future ATM.

Marek_Tucan · #2 June 8th, 2007, 05:35 PM

Isn't the OICW scope incorporated into the 25mm XM25 or how is that grenade launcher called?

thatguy96 · #3 June 8th, 2007, 05:39 PM

The FCS was developed for the OICW, but I think you are correct in suggesting that it will still be used for the XM25. It's primary function was the control and targeting of the computerized airburst munition for that component. So far the GL is the only portion of the OICW continuing development. The XM8 and the XM29 are both basically dead.

Suhiir · #4 June 8th, 2007, 07:29 PM

I know the XM29 is well and truly dead but I thought the XM8 was still alive.
Too bad if it isn't, unlike the XM29 Buck Rodgers Do-it-All gun the XM8 looked reasonable, I even hear they were considering a 6.8mm version and from what I hear it's a pretty nice round.

thatguy96 · #5 June 9th, 2007, 03:12 PM

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Suhiir said:
I know the XM29 is well and truly dead but I thought the XM8 was still alive.
Too bad if it isn't, unlike the XM29 Buck Rodgers Do-it-All gun the XM8 looked reasonable, I even hear they were considering a 6.8mm version and from what I hear it's a pretty nice round.

The XM8 has been canceled and there is a hold on the new small arms trials indefinitly. The Future Combat Pistol was also axed. No multi-caliber requirement was ever specified for the XM8 nor the trials it was entered into after the effective end of the OICW program. Only the SOF SCR and its subsequent outgrowth the SCAR-L/H had multi-caliber requirements.

Suhiir · #6 June 9th, 2007, 03:31 PM

I guess some congressman has to much invented in Mattel ;-)

Jan · #7 June 9th, 2007, 06:06 AM

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thatguy96 said:
The FCS was developed for the OICW, but I think you are correct in suggesting that it will still be used for the XM25. It's primary function was the control and targeting of the computerized airburst munition for that component. So far the GL is the only portion of the OICW continuing development. The XM8 and the XM29 are both basically dead.

the GL of the F2000 have a similar targetting device and, as far as i know, it's actually fielded by several SF groups and by one army (Slovenia).

Do the F2000 GL also have value "6"?

cheers,

Jan