The Heckler & Koch XM8 is a lightweight assault rifle system developed from the late 1990s to early 2000s. The rifle was designed by German small arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch (H&K), and shares design and engineering with their G36 rifle.

XM8轻型模块化武器用于换装 美国军队 的M16式步枪和 M4 式 卡宾枪。 在2005年即将被确定为 制式装备 之前，XM8似乎要成为陆军装备的下一代步枪，取代美军近几十年来使用的首要武器———M16。 XM29由于重量超标，把装备时间推后到2010年。 美国陆军 武器研究发展与工程中心（Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center，简称ARDEC）的 单兵武器 规划管理办公室的马太·克拉克中校（Mathew T. Clarke）坦承，他们必须等技术进一步提高，才 …

2022年1月16日 · A longer version with a 20" barrel and an optional bipod is envisioned as a scoped rifle for designated marksmen or snipers.

The XM8 is an experimental assault rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch for the U.S Army. It was slated to replace the M16 family of weapons, but these plans have now been abandoned. Testing began in 2002 and was supposed to be issued in 2005, but was recalled for more testing.

2022年12月3日 · The United States military has been trying to replace the M16/M4 series of rifles since they were adopted. Many challengers have come and gone, but the XM8 stands out …

The Heckler & Koch XM8 is a modular assault rifle system designed by Heckler & Koch. Originally conceived as the assault rifle portion of the XM29 OICW, the XM8 was designed in 2002 as a possible replacement for the M4 carbine and M16 rifle series and is heavily based on Heckler & Koch's G36 rifle series.

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2023年8月16日 · The Heckler & Koch HK XM8 was an experimental modular assault rifle system that underwent trials with the US Army in an effort to become its next standard-issue assault weapon system. The firearm was to replace the long-running Colt M16 rifle and M4 carbine forms.

The XM8 was the U.S. military designation for a lightweight assault rifle system under development by the United States Army from the late 1990s to early 2000s. The rifle is designed by German small arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch (H&K), and shares design and engineering with their G36 rifle...