Modular weapon system
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A Modular Weapon System is a rifle that has core part which can be switched to give the weapon different capabilities. For example the Stoner 63, is a 5.56×45mm NATO, Modular Weapon System, using a variety of modular components, it can be configured as a rifle, carbine, a top fed light machine gun, a belt fed squad automatic weapon, or a vehicle mounted weapon. Modularity provides several advantages to military units, such as reduced acquisition and support costs. However, it makes weapons tracking more complicated.[1]
References
- ^ * Small Arms Survey (30 August 2012). Small Arms Survey 2012: Moving Targets. Cambridge University Press. pp. 246–. ISBN 978-0-521-14687-6.
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