The next generation of CT weapon and ammunition systems delivers improved maneuverability, better performance and less weight than current systems. Recently selected for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, the 6.8 mm CT rifle, automatic rifle and ammunition offer a superior product platform. CT weapons and ammo are mature, proven systems offered in current military calibers (5.56 mm CT light machine gun, a 7.62 mm CT medium machine gun, and multi-caliber carbine configurations), and next-generation calibers (6.8mm for the U.S. Army NGSW as detailed above). Numerous military assessments and technical evaluations of our CT technology have validated system maturity, performance and weight reduction benefits. These proven benefits are also present in the entire family of CT systems, while also providing significant growth potential. When it comes to equipping the warfighter – less is definitely more.

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CASED TELESCOPED WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION

CASED TELESCOPED (CT)

6.8 mm NGSW CT RIFLE

6.8 mm NGSW CT AUTOMATIC RIFLE

6.8 mm CT AMMUNITION

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The current M249 weapon with 1,000 rounds weighs a combined 48.9 lb. The 5.56 CT LMG system reduces total system weight to 28.5 lb – a 40 percent reduction – and reduces system volume by 12 percent, while maintaining lethality.

5.56 mm CT LMG SYSTEM PROVIDES A 20 lb WEIGHT REDUCTION

The current M240L weapon and 800 rounds weighs a combined 72.4 lb. The 7.62 CT MMG system reduces total system weight to 45.3 lb – a 37 percent reduction – and reduces system volume by 12 percent. The CT MMG can also be converted to 6.5 mm CT ammunition – providing 30 percent more lethality when compared to the 7.62 mm cartridge. Simply swap out the barrel, and this multicaliber weapon is reconfigurable to 6.5 mm.

7.62 mm CT MMG PROVIDES A 27 lb WEIGHT REDUCTION

Textron Systems’ CT weapons and ammunition offer significant weight savings, superior maneuverability, improved accuracy and similar or better lethality in comparison to current weapon systems. Introduced as a 5.56 mm Light Machine Gun on the Lightweight Small Arms Technology (LSAT) program, the family of systems now includes a multicaliber 7.62 mm/6.5 mm Medium Machine and Carbine.

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FAMILY OF CASED TELESCOPED WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION

SPECIFICATIONS

Decreases system weight by up to 40 percent without reducing lethality

Proven to reduce training and maintenance time and increase weapon reliability

CT Weapons can integrate fire control units, trigger interrupts, and intelligent rails

CT Ammunition is easily configurable in multiple calibers including 5.56 mm, 6.5 mm, and 7.62 mm, while maintaining or improving lethality

Improved maneuverability and accuracy reduces engagement times and increases first round hit percentages

The multi-caliber Carbine is a closed bolt, forward feed, gas piston operated weapon, weighing 8.3 lb. The CT ammunition (6.5-7.62 mm) weighs 35 percent less and offers 30 percent more lethality than 7.62 mm x 51 mm brass ammunition. Simply swap out the barrel, and this multicaliber weapon is reconfigurable to between 6.5 & 7.62 mm.

6.5 mm CT CARBINE PROVIDES REDUCED SOLDIER LOAD AND INCREASED LETHALITY

5.56mmCT

7.62 mm

5.56 mm

AMMO(linked)

Weapon

Weight(lb) 72.4 lb

48.9 lb

M249M855

(1,000 rds)

31.4 lb

17.5 lb

5.56 mmCT LMG

(1,000 rds)

28.5 lb

19.1 lb

9.4 lb

M240LM80

(800 rds)

5.56 mm: 20 lb REDUCTION 7.62 mm: 27 lb REDUCTION

50.6 lb

21.8 lb

7.62/6.5 mmCT MMG(800 rds)

45.3 lb

30.8 lb

14.5 lb

5.56mm M855/M855A1

7.62mm M80/M80A1

7.62/6.5mm CT