M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)
Ray Lewis via U.S. Marine Corps
Weight: 22 lbs.
Range: 550 meters on a human target.
Magazine: From 20 to 100 round drum, 5.56 NATO ball.
Analysis: The SAW is being phased out with the Infantry Automatic Weapon, which looks a lot like a fully automatic M16 (which America had in Vietnam, but discontinued).
The replacement is not well received by many troops.
The SAW is gas operated, open bolt, and with a hundred round drum, the sheer amount of lead that can be dumped on the enemy has made it a favorite among small-unit leaders worldwide.
Range: 550 meters on a human target.
Magazine: From 20 to 100 round drum, 5.56 NATO ball.
Analysis: The SAW is being phased out with the Infantry Automatic Weapon, which looks a lot like a fully automatic M16 (which America had in Vietnam, but discontinued).
The replacement is not well received by many troops.
The SAW is gas operated, open bolt, and with a hundred round drum, the sheer amount of lead that can be dumped on the enemy has made it a favorite among small-unit leaders worldwide.
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