TsNIItochmash of the Rostec state company is developing small arms with replaceable modules, which are easier to maintain and repair due to the unification of the main components. Reported by TASS with reference to the government agency’s press service.
As a demonstration of technology, a carbine with interchangeable modules was created, with which the barrels could be quickly changed to firing cartridges of different caliber.
“TsNIItochmash specialists have all the competence to scale up the technology and apply it not only to the civilian sector, but also to small arms created in the interests of the armed forces. The development of a modular system in small arms will increase the unification of the main components of machine guns, assault rifles, machine guns and submachine guns. ”
Previously reportedIn Russia, they created the world’s first multi-caliber rifle DXL-5 “Ravager” (export name – Havoc), capable of firing NATO cartridges 12.7 x 99 millimeters. The main feature of the new weapon is its modularity.
Source: Gazeta
