This video details the US military's OICW (Objective Individual Combat Weapon) program, focusing on the XM29 and its subsequent development into the XM8 rifle and XM25 grenade launcher. It highlights the program's goals, technical challenges, and eventual cancellation due to weight, cost, and performance issues. The M320 grenade launcher and the HK MP7 are also discussed as related developments.
Mark 'Coch' Cochiolo, a former Navy SEAL with extensive experience in weapon procurement and testing for Naval Special Warfare, critically reviews five small arms he considers significant failures during his career. He details issues with the H&K MK 23 Mod 0, EGLM, under-barrel shotguns, MK 14 EBR, and the XM8, highlighting design flaws, impracticality, and procurement problems that led to their limited adoption or failure.
This entry details the XM29 OICW, a developmental weapon system from the 1990s aimed at consolidating multiple infantry roles into a single platform. Expert analysis highlights its advanced features like programmable 20mm smart grenades and modular design, while also explaining the program's ultimate failure due to excessive weight and complexity. The OICW's lineage and its influence on subsequent programs like the XM8 are also discussed.
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