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Learn about the history, role and types of squad automatic weapons (SAW), also known as section automatic weapons or light support weapons. SAWs are man-portable firearms that provide rapid direct firepower to infantry units.
The M249 SAW is a squad automatic weapon used by the U.S. Armed Forces since 1984. It is a modified version of the Belgian FN Minimi, a light machine gun that fires 5.56mm rounds from a belt or a magazine.
The NGSW program is a U.S. military program to replace the M4 carbine and M249 SAW with a 6.8mm system and fire-control optics. The winners were SIG Sauer, Vortex Optics, and Winchester, announced in 2022.
The M249 is a light machine gun that fires the 5.56mm cartridge and engages point targets out to 800 meters. It is the basis of firepower for the fire team and was developed in the late 1970s/early 1980s to replace the M16A1.
2 sty 2023 · The M249 - The US Military's Squad Automatic Weapon - YouTube. Brandon Herrera. 3.71M subscribers. 90K. 1.2M views 1 year ago. ...more. Today we’re taking a look at the M249 SAW, a very well...
15 mar 2023 · The Army is replacing the M4A1 Carbine and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon with the XM7 Rifle and XM250 Automatic Rifle, both chambered in 6.8mm. The program has conducted extensive testing, user feedback and integration efforts to deliver increased lethality to the Soldier.
M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) – ręczny karabin maszynowy kalibru 5,56 mm, będący amerykańską odmianą belgijskiego karabinu FN Minimi. Broń służy w Siłach Zbrojnych Stanów Zjednoczonych od połowy lat 80.
