1. Manufactured using corrosion resistant, high
impact, heat-treated stainless steels and hi impact plastics. |
| 2. Design facilitates quick and rapid training. Simple, uncomplicated
design with a minimum number of large interchangable components.
Easy disassembly and assembly. |
| 3. No tools required for field maintenance. No speical tool required
for cleaning or higher level maintenance. |
| 4. No complicated control switches, only a 'safe' and 'fire' switch.
Location of the safety and magazine release catch is compatible
with other weapons in the system. |
| 5. Ability to fire full automatic or consistently controlled single
shots through use of the trigger only. Also, can be fired easily
using only one hand while maintaining target engagement. |
| 6. Design is low maintenance requiring little or no oils or lubricants. |
| 7. Weapon functions normally for extended periods without service
or preventive maintenance. Can be cleaned with soap and water. Cleaning
recommended every 2,000 rounds. |
| 8. Due to the design the weapon is virtually jam free. |
| 9. Weapon withstands rough handling and treatment without damage
or accidentally firing. |
| 10. Minimum recoil - directly to the rear. Non rising muzzle,
maintaining target engagement. Can be operated and fired easily
by a small stature person. |
| 11. Wide open manufacturing tolerances. To insure functioning
in all operating conditions. |
| 12. Weapon fires from the open bolt, to facilitate cooling, and
prevent cook offs. Also, allows water drainage from the barrel after
submersion. Ability to fire when magazine is full of water. |
| 13. Large and small, easily loaded, magazines and drums. |
Total configuration and construction is based on factors
perceived advantageous for a rugged military weapon used throughout
the world. Specifically in extremely hot and cold areas, including:
oceans, seas, rivers, bays, and jungles.
