Weapon : sniper rifle,MK11 / SR 25 Sniper RifleXM110 7.62mm

MK11 / SR 25 Sniper RifleXM110 7.62mm Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS)

The XM110 7.62 x 51mm Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) is effective against personnel and light materiel targets. The SASS is intended to replace the Army's aging M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) with a semi-auto with 5, 10, & 20-round magazines. It supplements the sniper’s role to support combat operations with greater firepower and greater possible standoff ranges to improve sniper survivability. The intent was to procure the SASS as a Non-Developmental Item (NDI).

The US Army ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 had a requirement for a 7.62mm semi-automatic sniper system (SASS) capable of delivering precision fire primarily on anti-personnel targets out to a range of 1,000 meters. This system must be a man portable, shoulder fired system utilizing military standard 7.62 x 51 mm caliber ammunition but optimized for the open-tip M118LR long range ammunition. Additionally, M993 Armor Piercing (AP) ammunition will be fired based on specific mission requirements. Compatibility with the existing family of military 7.62 x 51mm caliber ammunition is also required. The SASS shall be capable of safely firing all current U. S. standard 7.62x51mm ammunition and the weapon shall be optimized to fire the M118LR cartridge. Additionally, dual-purpose, anti-personnel/armor piercing ammunition shall have the level of accuracy compatible with SASS (desired) target and range requirements.

The primary components of the system include a rifle, detachable bipod, hard transport/storage case(s), soft carrying case(s), cleaning/maintenance equipment, and manuals. The weapon will have a flash/sound suppressor, high capacity (up to 20-round) detachable box magazines; rails/mounting surfaces for mounting fire control (optics, backup iron sights and aim- light) systems; variable power optics/electro-optics (in order to engage targets between 50 and 1000 meters); and an accompanying spotting scope with range estimation reticle(s) and a night vision interface.

After the rifle is zeroed, the accuracy of the rifle shall be equal to or greater than the M24 SWS. Accuracy shall be measured in minutes of angle. The dispersion of the zeroed rifle, when shoulder fired, shall be equal to or better than the dispersion of the M24 SWS. Dispersion shall be calculated as Average Mean Radius (AMR) as measured at 600 meters. Dispersion characteristics for each lot of ammunition will be provided prior to the start of testing. All targets shall be fired on using M118LR Ammunition or equivalent using five (5) round groups.

Capabilities:
Rapid fire/rapid reload, suppressed sniper rifle
Exceeds rate-of-fire and lethality of M24 SWS
Reduced weight
Primarily anti-personnel at ranges equal to or greater than M24
Includes enhanced sniper spotting scope system
Folding detachable bipod
5-,10-, and 20-round capacity detachable magazines
Barrel life greater than 5,000 rounds
Variable power day optic scope
Detachable weapon suppressor
Hard transportation/storage case
Integrated Mil-STD 1913 Rail
Deployment and cleaning kits