XM8 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
XM8 is a German prototype assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, introduced in 2003. It uses a gas-operated short-stroke piston system with a rotating bolt and is mechanically derived from the HK G36.
| Manufacturer | Arsenal AD |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Caliber | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Weight (unloaded) | 3.400 kg |
| Length | 320 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 900 m/s |
| Effective range | 500 m |