CASED TELESCOPED (CT)

NGSW WEAPONS & AMMUNITION

6.8 mm CT AMMUNITION

6.8 mm NGSW CT RIFLE

6.8 mm NGSW CT AUTOMATIC RIFLE

CASED TELESCOPED WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION

The next generation of CT weapons delivers increased lethality, better performance and improved maneuverability through
weight savings from 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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PUSHING PAST POSSIBLE
 FAMILY OF CASED TELESCOPED WEAPONS
AND AMMUNITION
The next generation of CT weapons delivers increased lethality, improved accuracy and superior
maneuverability through superior weight savings 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.

7.62 mm

5.56 mm

7.62 mm CT MMG PROVIDES A 27 lb WEIGHT Weight

72.4 lb
REDUCTION (lb)

50.6 lb
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
48.9 lb
by 12 percent. The CT MMG can also be converted to 6.5 mm 45.3 lb
31.4 lb
CT ammunition – providing 30 percent more lethality when 5.56mm
CT
5.56mm
M855/M855A1
AMMO
30.8 lb
(linked)
compared to the 7.62 mm cartridge. Simply swap out the barrel,
and this multicaliber weapon is reconfigurable to 6.5 mm. 28.5 lb

19.1 lb

21.8 lb
Weapon 17.5 lb
14.5 lb

9.4 lb

M249 5.56 mm M240L 7.62/6.5 mm

7.62/6.5mm 7.62mm
CT M80/M80A1 M855 CT LMG M80 CT MMG
(1,000 rds) (1,000 rds) (800 rds) (800 rds)

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

6.5 mm CT CARBINE PROVIDES REDUCED

SOLDIER LOAD AND INCREASED LETHALITY
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
CT Ammunition is easily configurable in multiple
calibers including 5.56 mm, 6.5 mm, 6.8 mm and
7.62 mm, while maintaining or improving lethality
Improved accuracy and maneuverability reduces
engagement times and increases first round hit
percentages

CT Weapons can integrate fire control units,

trigger interrupts, and intelligent rails

Advanced design mitigates recoil and reduces

5.56 mm CT LMG SYSTEM PROVIDES A 20 lb training and maintenance time while increasing
WEIGHT REDUCTION weapon reliability

The current M249 weapon with 1,000 rounds weighs a

Decreases system weight by up to 40 percent
combined 48.9 lb. The 5.56 CT LMG system reduces total
without reducing lethality
system weight to 28.5 lb – a 40 percent reduction – and reduces
system volume by 12 percent, while maintaining lethality.

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