Trying to figure out what AR15 I have, its a Bushmaster MOD. XM15-E2S and its stamped CAL. MULTI It shoots 223/5.56 Ive read that all Bushmasters serial numbers start with either a BFI or IL prior to the numbers,But mine starts with ARA. Find out here For what it's worth, there's a pre/post-ban serial number list for most.
'M242' redirects here. For the Israeli Jeep derivative, see. M242 Bushmaster Type Place of origin United States Service history In service 1972–present Used by See Production history Designer Manufacturer No. built 10,500+ Specifications Weight 119 (262 ) Length 2,527 mm (99.5 in) length. Overall: 2,672 (105.2 ). Bore: 2,175 mm (85.6 in) Width 318 mm (12.5 in) Height 373 mm (14.7 in) 25×137 mm Barrels Single barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist). Cyclic: 200rpm with 1hp or 500rpm with 8hp 1,100 (3,600 ) Effective firing range 3,000 (9,800 ) Maximum firing range 6,800 metres (22,300 ft) The M242 Bushmaster is a. It is used extensively by the, as well as by 's and some other nations' forces in ground, such as the and various watercraft.
Originally the weapon was designed and manufactured by Hughes Ordnance in Culver City, California, which was acquired by (later acquired by the ); however it is now produced. It is an externally powered, chain-driven, single-barrel weapon which may be fired in semi-automatic, burst, or automatic modes. It is fed by a metallic link belt and has dual-feed capability. The term 'chain gun' derives from the use of a that drives the bolt back and forth. The gun can destroy lightly armored vehicles and aerial targets (such as helicopters and slow-flying aircraft). It can also such as exposed troops, dug-in positions, and occupied built-up areas.
The standard rate of fire is 200 per minute. The weapon has an effective range of 3,000 (9,800 ), depending on the type of ammunition used. With over 10,000 units sold worldwide, it is one of the most successful modern autocannons. The Enhanced M242 on the M2 Bradley (the top-mounted metal box and spotlight are training attachments, not part of the gun system).
The Bushmaster project started as an offshoot of the 's program that was attempting to introduce a new to replace their existing. Part of this program called for a new scout vehicle to replace the, a parallel development taking place under the.
Both the XM800 and the cavalry version of the XM701 MICV vehicles were armed with the M139, a US-built version of the 20 mm. During the testing phase, the Army eventually rejected the XM701 and started work on a newer design known as the XM723. Soon after the XM800 was also rejected.
This led to the combination of the two programs, moving the scout role to the cavalry version of the XM723. At the same time, the M139 proved to be disappointing and a contract for a new weapon to replace it started as a competitive development in 1972 simultaneously at Division (self-powered weapon) and Ordnance Division (externally-powered,) under the as the Vehicle Rapid-Fire Weapons System-Successor, or VRFWS-S. This was essentially a power-driven gun firing similar 20mm ammunition as the HS.820, the power-driven mechanism would ensure operation even in the case of a misfire. Progress on the VRFWS-S was slow, and eventually resulted in a switch to a much more powerful 25 mm round.
Similar delays in the MICV program meant the ultimate vehicles descending from their efforts, the, did not enter production until 1981, by which point the Bushmaster had matured. Since 1990, there have been several enhancements made upon the weapon, resulting in the. To date, more than 10,500 weapons are in service.
One of the major reasons for this popularity is the extremely reliable nature of the weapon. It has a rating of 22,000 mean rounds between failure (MRBF), much higher than many comparable devices. Description. Close up of the MK 38 naval variant Unlike most automatic, the M242 does not depend on gas or to actuate its firing system.
Instead, it uses a 1 hp (0.75 kW), positioned in the to drive the chain and dual-feed system. This system uses sprockets and extractor grooves to feed, load, fire, extract, and eject rounds. A system of clutches provides for an alternate sprocket to engage and thus allows the gunner to switch between.
The weapon assembly consists of three parts: the assembly, the feeder assembly, and the receiver assembly. The three-part structure makes it possible for a two-person team to install or remove the system (under ideal conditions) despite its considerable total weight. The M242 weapon system has both electrical and manual fire control and can be operated electrically or manually. In doing so, the gunner can choose from three rates of fire: (1) Single Shot Semi-Automatic, in which the gunner can shoot as fast as the trigger can be operated, limited only by the electrical drive speed (it cannot be fired faster than High rate); (2) Low Rate Fully Automatic, in which the weapon fires 100 rounds a minute, plus or minus 25 rounds; and (3) High Rate Fully Automatic, in which the weapon fires 200 rounds a minute, plus or minus 25 rounds. Ammunition. MK210 High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer (HEI-T) A wide range of ammunition has been developed for this weapon, providing it with the capability to defeat the majority of it is likely to encounter, up to and including some. The ammunition used in the M242 may also be used in a variety of weapons such as the, the French, or the Swiss weapon system.
It has the capability to fire U.S. Manufactured ammunition as well as the equivalents thereof.
Primarily though, it fires six types of rounds: the M791, M792, M793, M910, MK210, and M919. M791 with Tracer. 5.7 million rounds produced. The APDS-T penetrates lightly, and aerial targets such as and various slow-moving, fixed-wing. M792 High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer and Self Destruct. 5.5 million rounds produced.
The HEI-T can destroy unarmored vehicles and helicopters and suppress antitank missile positions and enemy squads out to a maximum effective range of 2,200 meters. M793 Target Practice with. 11.5 million rounds produced. The TP-T cartridge is a fixed-type, percussion-primed training round that matches the High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer (HEI-T M792) round ballistically. The TP-T's tracer is visible out to 2,000 meters, however, the round has a maximum effective range (accuracy-limited) of 1,600 meters. M910 Target Practice Discarding Sabot with Tracer. The TPDS-T replicates the flight pattern of the M791 Armor Piercing Discarding with Tracer (APDS-T) round.
The TPDS-T allows units to realistically practice sabot engagements. MK210 High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer.
228,000 rounds produced. Used by the U.
Navy in their Mk38 naval weapon system. M919 Armor-Piercing, Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot With Tracer. The APFSDS-T round penetrates, self-propelled artillery, and aerial targets, which includes helicopters and slow-moving fixed-wing aircraft. The dart is made of.
Variants The M242 is currently in use by the United States, and, the, the, the, the, the, the, the and the, the, and, the and as well as several others. The wide usage results in several variations and modifications on the standard M242 weapon system. Ground vehicles The M242 is standard equipment on the, it is also in use on the. Before the project was cancelled, the (a successor to the M242) was used on the Marine Corps' (EFV). The M242 is also a popular choice of primary armament for manufactured around the world, such as 's and as the mounted on upgraded. Enhanced 25 mm gun Work on an upgraded weapon began in 1990.
In doing so, all three major systems and seven minor systems were improved. The modifications began with introducing a barrel, an enhanced feeder, and an enhanced receiver. The weapon systems also received minor upgrades such as quick-detachable link covers, a larger breech assembly, a high efficiency, longer, an integral round counter, an extended life and spring, and a triple-spring drive clutch. It was first put to use on the M2A3 Bradley, the fourth version of the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Naval In 1977, the realized that it needed a replacement for the 20mm Mk 16 series of guns. In 1986, this requirement was satisfied with the introduction of the Mk 38 Mod 0 weapons system. A derivative of the M242 system, the Mk 38 consists of the M242 chain gun and the Mk 88 Mod 0 machine gun mount.
It provides ships with defensive and offensive gunfire capability for the engagement of a variety of surface targets. Designed primarily as a close-range defensive measure, it provides protection against, and various shore-based targets.
Mk 38 Mod 2. See also: Recently, several US Navy platforms have been outfitted with a newer version, the designated Mk 38 Mod 2, which is remotely operated and includes an Electronic Optical Sight, Laser Range-Finder, FLIR, and a more reliable feeding system, enhancing the weapon systems capabilities and accuracy.
In 2006 the added the M242 to its fleet of. The system is also in use by the 's and and were deployed as part of coalition forces' port security efforts in as well as anti-piracy roles in the. Aside from that, the 's New Coastal Patrol Craft (NCPC) has adopted the system as its main armament.
Mk 38 MOD 2 25mm autocannon gun system aboard the amphibious dock landing ship forward ejecting the spent casings. BAE and Boeing teamed together after a March 2011 contract to add a to the Mk 38 Mod 2 gun mount, known as the Mk 38 Mod 2 tactical laser system. The TLS combines a Boeing-designed solid-state laser with the existing BAE-manufactured Mk 38 mount to deliver high-precision accuracy against fast surface and air threats including speed boats and (UAVs). Laser power levels can be adjusted depending on the target and mission objectives. Originally, the system was armed with a 10 kW laser, but in April 2017 BAE announced they had increased power to 60 kW. Mk 38 Mod 3 In April 2012, BAE unveiled the Mk 38 Mod 3 version of the system mount, developed in collaboration with. It is visually distinctive from previous versions with its stealthy housing, which also protects the gun from weather and allows for easier access to internal components through large access panels.
The Mod 3 mounts a larger 30 mm cannon for a 500-meter range increase, as well as a coaxial. Elevation is increased to +75 degrees for engaging UAVs and helicopters, and ammunition storage is greater at 420 30 mm rounds.
Other features include a larger manual fire control panel, an offset mode specifically for firing warning shots, and a surveillance mode where the gun can be pointed away from a target but the EO sensor remains pointed in the target direction. Although it has a high degree of commonality and has the same footprint as previous models, the Mod 3 is 20 percent heavier due to greater ammo load. Operators.
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Bushmaster XM15-E2S M4 Style Carbine Type // Place of origin United States Production history Manufacturer Specifications Weight 8.27 lb (3.75 kg) (20' barrel, without magazine) Length 38.25 in (97.2 cm) (20' barrel) length 20 in (51 cm) (rifle), 16 in (41 cm) (carbine) /, 45 rounds per minute (semi-auto) 3,260 feet per second (990 m/s) Effective firing range 600 yards (550 m) Maximum firing range 3,865 yards (3,534 m) Feed system, 30 rounds Sights A2-style front post The Bushmaster XM-15 series (or XM15 ) is a line of, and pistols manufactured. Variants include the, Patrolman series, QRC series, Bushmaster XM15-E2S and the line.
Contents. Variants The standard XM-15 has a forged 7075T6 aircraft-grade upper and lower receiver. Barrels of XM-15 firearms have a heavy profile and are hard chrome-lined or 416. In Bushmaster's 2016 sales brochure, all new-production XM-15s are stated to be supplied with a 4150 steel barrel.
The standard barrel has rifling of 1 turn in 9'. E2S Series: The basic E2S is fitted with a 16-inch carbine-style barrel. E2S Target - 20' heavy-barrel target rifle with A2-style stock and carry handle upper, also available with 24' and 26' barrels. E2S Shorty - 16-inch version with a 'shorty' handguard. E2S Shorty AK - Shorty variant with 14.5-inch carbine SBR barrel with an -style muzzle brake permanently welded to the end to increase the overall length to 16 inches. E2S Dissipator - Variant with a Bushmaster-designed 16-inch 'Dissipator' barrel.
This mounts a false gas block with a front sight at the 20' position with the real gas block in the carbine position and concealed under a rifle-length 12' handguard. QRC Series: Formerly known as ORC ('optics ready carbine'), but now styled as QRC ('quick response carbine'), are flat-top rifles without iron sights, provided with a simple 1x20 red-dot optic. Patrolman Series: - 7' or 10.5' barrel 'pistol' version with a free-float handguard and no stock. Also available as a military or LE select-fire version. Bushmaster M4-Type Carbine. Main article: Notoriety According to, an American sociologist who studies, the firearm was designed to comply with the 1994. The Bushmaster XM15-E2S 'M4 type' carbine gained notoriety for its use in the October 2002.
A Bushmaster XM-15 was used in the December 2012. Nine families (plaintiffs) of the 26 victims of the shooting filed a class action lawsuit in Connecticut against Bushmaster, and others (defendants) seeking 'unspecified' damages, claiming an exemption in the 2005 which would normally disallow such a suit. The plaintiffs alleged that the XM15-E2S was only suitable for military and policing applications, and Bushmaster had inappropriately marketed the firearm to civilians. The case was dismissed in superior court and is being appealed to the Connecticut Supreme Court.
A XM15-E2 was captured from fighters in by during. Legality As a result of the:. New York State banned the XM-15 series and in the January 2013.
The XM-15 series are among over 100 named firearms added to the list in an April 2013 amendment, passed in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting. References. ^ McNab, Chris (2007). ^. ^. ^.
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Harrison, Judy (11 Nov 2004). 'Colt's federal suit against rival firearm firm gets moved to Maine'. Knight Ridder Tribune Business News. Bushmaster's XM-15 E2s 'M4 type' carbine allegedly was used by John Allen Muhammad and has gained notoriety as the weapon used in the Washington, D.C., area sniper shootings, according to the complaint. Lysiak, Matthew (23 Feb 2016).
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