AUSA 23 – FN LICC IWS Update
FN America displayed the latest version of their Lightweight Intermediate Caliber Cartridge Individual Weapon System at AUSA. This is the four component systems we wrote about in January.
LICC IWS components:
• Lightweight ammunition family
• Improved Performance Carbine
• 25-round purpose-built, polymer magazine
• Signature Suppressor
Chambered in .264, it was developed on behalf of the Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate (IWTSD), a government office, which is responsible for conducting research and development in support of U.S. and allied organizations involved in Irregular Warfare.
The Improved Performance Carbine comes in three versions, the DMR or Recce rifle with 18.5″ barrel in the top two photos as well as a 14.5″ Carbine and 11.5″ CQB model seen below.
FN America has made 40 improvements to the carbine since I fired it last fall and is ready to transition to the customer.
One of the myriad changes is that there is a final form 25 round magazine.
They’ve also reduced weight throughout the design. One place it is immediately visible is in the three lightening cuts made above the charging handle.
Above is a close up of the user adjustable gas block and its cover which we didn’t share last time.
This article has focused on aspects of the Improved Performance Carbine. Upgrades have also been realized with the steel cased ammunition. Hopefully, we’ll get a chance to tell you more about that soon, now that the system is heading toward First Article Test.
Read about the other system components and the overall program here.
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