Hello! This is my first post here and I dind't know the right place in the forum for this thread; please move it to where it should be. Also, English isn’t my first language so I apologize in advance for any linguistically mistakes.
I don’t think you know this but Sweden is on the hunt for a replacement for the AK4B (G3A3), AK5C and AK5D (heavily modified versions of FN FNC 81) systems. The deal is on 20-25 000 units. The budget is 15Msek (2 310 960 USD) for testing the candidates and 350Msek (53 922 400 USD) – 450Msek (69 328 800 USD) for buying the system. This includes accessories such as magazines, sights etc.
What weapon systems could possibly win this deal?
Since the army haven't been speaking very freely on what criteria they have I'll make a short list so we get something to compare to.
Climate challenges:
Sweden has a very though winter in the northern parts (not this winter; where is our snow?
) so the system needs to be functional to -50C°; not only mechanically. It needs to work with big gloves and other winter equipment, this is really important.
It also needs to work on international missions such as Afghanistan and Somalia.
Calibre:
This is a tricky one. The new system is supposed to replace both the AK4 (chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO) and the AK5 (chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO) series. Most likely will they go with the 5.56 since 7.62 is only used by the home guard so we’ll assume that 5.56 is the calibre of choice.
NATO standards:
Due to extensive collaborations with NATO it is important that NATO standards are followed.
Weight:
The AK5C weights 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) loaded so anything under that is acceptable.
Fire modes:
Only semi and fully automatic is required. Burst was removed from the AK5 when modifying it to our requirements.
Other things:
Picatinny rails are a must.
The Weapon should work to some degree for both left and right handed soldiers.
Collapsible and foldable but stocks are preferred.
Source:
I don’t think you know this but Sweden is on the hunt for a replacement for the AK4B (G3A3), AK5C and AK5D (heavily modified versions of FN FNC 81) systems. The deal is on 20-25 000 units. The budget is 15Msek (2 310 960 USD) for testing the candidates and 350Msek (53 922 400 USD) – 450Msek (69 328 800 USD) for buying the system. This includes accessories such as magazines, sights etc.
What weapon systems could possibly win this deal?
Since the army haven't been speaking very freely on what criteria they have I'll make a short list so we get something to compare to.
Climate challenges:
Sweden has a very though winter in the northern parts (not this winter; where is our snow?
) so the system needs to be functional to -50C°; not only mechanically. It needs to work with big gloves and other winter equipment, this is really important. It also needs to work on international missions such as Afghanistan and Somalia.
Calibre:
This is a tricky one. The new system is supposed to replace both the AK4 (chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO) and the AK5 (chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO) series. Most likely will they go with the 5.56 since 7.62 is only used by the home guard so we’ll assume that 5.56 is the calibre of choice.
NATO standards:
Due to extensive collaborations with NATO it is important that NATO standards are followed.
Weight:
The AK5C weights 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) loaded so anything under that is acceptable.
Fire modes:
Only semi and fully automatic is required. Burst was removed from the AK5 when modifying it to our requirements.
Other things:
Picatinny rails are a must.
The Weapon should work to some degree for both left and right handed soldiers.
Collapsible and foldable but stocks are preferred.
Source:
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