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    XM312 represents a new generation of crew served weapons. Weight reduction allows easy transport by small ground units. Recoil mitigation technology significantly improves accuracy and dispersion.

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    XM312

    .50 caliber (12.7mm) machine gun


    The XM312 .50 caliber (12.7mm)
    machine gun, currently being deve-
    loped by General Dynamics Armament
    and Technical Products, represents a
    new generation of crew served weap-
    ons. The XM312 offers unparalleled
    combat effectiveness in accuracy,
    lethality and mobility while decreasing
    the soldier or vehicle load.

    The XM312's advancements over


    current weapons are achieved by a
    significant reduction in weight and
    recoil. The weight reduction allows
    easy transport by small ground units,
    expanding the mission flexibility
    of .50 caliber firepower. The recoil
    mitigation technology significantly
    improves accuracy and dispersion.

    The XM312 is compatible with exist-


    ing heavy weapon sights, ensuring
    effective target engagement to 2,000
    meters in all conditions. Through
    reduced part count and simplified
    design, the XM312 is extremely reli-
    able and easy to maintain.

    The XM312 quickly converts to the


    XM307 25mm grenade machine gun,
    creating a weapons system family with
    common parts and similar operation.
    Specifications This commonality reduces user cost,
    Weight 35 pounds / 16 kg max. (weapon only) logistical burden and training time
    53 pounds / 24 kg max. (ground mount system) while increasing mission flexibility.
    Recoil 300 foot-pounds (similar to the 7.62mm M240)
    The XM312 integrates easily on
    Dispersion Less than 1.1 mils, one sigma radius
    remote weapon stations (RWS) and
    Range Lethal and suppressive out to 2,000 meters has effectively engaged moving tar-
    Ammunition .50 caliber (M33 ball, M8 & MK211 API, M903 SLAP) gets from a moving vehicle. The light
    Feed system Belt feed, M9 link (compatible with M2 feed system) weight and low recoil provides the
    Left hand feed, right hand eject of cases and links unique ability to mount a .50 caliber
    Rate of fire 230 shots per minute (cyclic) weapon on the newest light RWS, pro-
    40 shots per minute (sustained, without barrel change) viding a significant firepower advan-
    Reliability 6,000 MRBF (threshold) / 10,000 MRBF (objective) tage for vehicles limited by weight
    Dimension 9.9Wx7.2Hx61.5L max. inches (52.5L charged) constraints.
    Environmental Operationally insensitive to conditions
    Applications Two-man portable emplaced with no sandbags GDATP is developing the XM312
    Unmatched vehicle mount options for a .50 caliber weapon and mount in cooperation with
    the U.S. Army’s PEO Soldier

    Four LakePointe Plaza, 2118 Water Ridge Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28217 n www.gdatp.com
    Tel 704 714 8000 n Fax 704 714 8232 n E-mail [email protected]

     Copyright 2007 General Dynamics n Printed in U.S.A. (A076057)

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