When.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
  2. EXACTO - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EXACTO

    Footage released showed the rifle intentionally aiming off target so the bullets could correct their flight path. EXACTO technology is claimed to markedly extend the day and night-time range of current sniper systems. [4] [5] How the ammunition is designed to change direction in mid-air is classified. The second phase of the program was ...

  3. AN/PEQ-2 - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/PEQ-2

    The AN/PEQ-2 has two infrared laser emitters;one narrow beam used for aiming the rifle and one wide beam used for illuminating targets, like a flashlight. [9] The beams can only be seen through night vision goggles. [9] Each beam can be zeroed independently, and the illuminator's radius is adjustable. The two lasers are tied into one 6-mode ...

  4. Laser sight - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_sight

    A USAF Airman using an M4 carbine with an AN/PEQ-15 laser sight U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division using IR laser sights seen through a night vision device on a training exercise in Iraq. The use of laser sights is associated with increased accuracy in general, increasing the probability of hitting the target especially in low light conditions.

  5. Boresight (firearm) - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boresight_(firearm)

    For AR style rifles the upper receiver can be dropped from the lower receiver and the bolt carrier group (BCG) can be removed exposing a clear line of sight through the barrel. With the upper receiver fixed in place you can then co-witness through the barrel and the sights on the top of the rifle, while doing this you can visually align the ...

  6. Insight Technology - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insight_Technology

    Insight ISM Integrated Sighting Module. The Insight Integrated Sighting Module (ISM) is a non-magnified red dot sight equipped with an integral infrared target illumination laser and visible laser sight. The ISM was originally produced in tandem with the XM8 Assault Rifle, with the intention of becoming a standard attachment. However, even as ...

  7. Laser designator - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_designator

    A laser designator is a laser light source which is used to designate a target. Laser designators provide targeting for laser-guided bombs , missiles , or precision artillery munitions, such as the Paveway series of bombs, AGM-114 Hellfire , or the M712 Copperhead round, respectively.

  8. PP-91 Kedr - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PP-91_KEDR

    The safety/selector lever is located on the right hand side and allows for semi-automatic single shots and fully automatic fire at the rate of 800 rounds per minute. The effective range of the PP-91 is between 50-100m. The weapon uses a diopter sight and allows for the use of a laser sight and a suppressor.

  9. Smart bullet - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_bullet

    A smart bullet is a bullet that is able to do something other than simply follow its given trajectory, such as turning, changing speed or sending data. Such a projectile may be fired from a precision-guided firearm capable of programming its behavior.