Heckler & Koch XM8 - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
What Happened to the HK XM8? - Pew Pew Tactical
WEBDec 3, 2022 · If there was a gun that defined the mid-2000s, it was the XM8. The XM8 seemed to grace the cover of every Tom Clancy game between 2005 and 2013. It popped up in movies, TV shows, and more and was often seen as the elite super-soldier’s rifle.
The Heckler & Koch XM8: A Look Back | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBJan 16, 2022 · The XM8 system grew out of the U.S. Army’s XM29 program in search of a successor to the in-service M4, and here is a behind-the-scenes look at Heckler & Koch's configurable system.
HK XM-8: What Was it and Why? (With Larry Vickers)
WEBApr 20, 2018 · Larry Vickers has the closest thing most any of us will ever have to a true XM-8 rifle, and has more than a little trigger time on the original XM-8 rifles. So, I asked him to explain what the rifle was and why it failed to become the new American service rifle.
Shooting the Full Auto XM-8 Carbine - YouTube
WEBDec 15, 2018 · The XM-8 family are relatively bulky guns; moreso than one would expect from seeing photos of them. However, they are also very smooth and comfortable guns to shoot, with a relatively low rate...
Heckler & Koch HK XM8 Assault Rifle Prototype - Military Factory
WEBAug 16, 2023 · 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 …
Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 - Wikipedia
WEBThe 75 mm howitzer motor carriage M8 was a self-propelled howitzer vehicle of the United States in use during World War II. It was developed on the chassis of the M5 Stuart tank and was equipped with a M116 howitzer in an M7 mount.
HK XM8 - YouTube
WEBLarry shows off the HK XM8, and breaks down the very interesting history surrounding this rifle.
XM8 5.56mm Carbine - inetres.com
WEBMay 10, 2006 · The XM8 represents the state-of-the-art technology for 5.56mm assault weapons. The XM8 is a multi-configurable weapon that has four variants: a baseline assault weapon, a special compact, a designated marksman, and a light machine gun.
Almost Adopted: The H&K XM8 Family - Forgotten Weapons
WEBDec 14, 2018 · Today we are in H&K’s Grey Room in Virginia, taking a look at the XM-8 program. The rifle evolved form the kinetic energy carbine portion of the doomed XM29/OICW program, and eventually became the G36 rifle.