XM177/E1/E2 5.56mm Submachine Gun
GAU-5/A and GAU-5A/A 5.56mm Submachine Gun
| Specifications (XM177E2) | |
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| Weight (Empty) | 6.1 pounds |
| Weight (w/ Sling and 20-Round Magazine) | 6.8 pounds |
| Length (Stock Closed) | 29.7 inches |
| Length (Stock Extended) | 33 inches |
| Barrel Length (Without Flash Suppressor) | 11.5 inches |
| Barrel Length (With Flash Suppressor) | 15 inches |
| Method of Operation | Gas |
| Bore Diameter | 5.56mm |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,770 feet/second |
| Muzzle Energy | 890 foot-pounds |
| Peak Chamber Pressure | 52,000 pounds/inch2 |
| Rate of Fire (Cyclic) | 650-900 rounds/minute |
| Rate of Fire (Maximum, Semi-Automatic) | 45-65 rounds/minute |
| Rate of Fire (Maximum, Automatic) | 150-200 rounds/minute |
| Rate of Fire (Sustained) | 12-15 rounds/minute |
| Range (Maximum) | 2,500 meters |
| Range (Maximum Effective) | 350 meters |
| Front Sights | adjustable click-type post, each click equal to 2.8 centimeters laterally per 100 meters of range |
| Rear Sights | adjustable flip type, normal setting 0 to 300 meters range, long-range setting 300 to 500 meters, windage 2.8 centimeters per 100 meters of range |
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