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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.

ManufacturerArsenal AD
Year introduced2003
Caliber5.56×45mm NATO
Weight (unloaded)3.400 kg
Length320 mm
Muzzle velocity900 m/s
Effective range500 m

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