Robinson Armament XCR
| Robinson Armament XCR | |
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XCR-L"CQB"
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| Type |
Assault rifle (XCR-L Series) Battle rifle (XCR-M Series) |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Alex J. Robinson |
| Designed | 2004 |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Armament Co. |
| Produced | 2006-present |
| Variants | XCR-L, XCR-PDW, XCR-M, XCR-Micro |
| Specifications | |
| Weight |
XCR-L Standard (empty): 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) XCR-L Mini (empty): 2.8 kg (6.35 lbs) XCR-L Micro (empty): 2.4 kg (5.5 lbs) XCR-L Pistol (empty): 2.35 kg (5.2 lbs) XCR-M Standard (empty): 4.19 kg (9.25 lbs) XCR-M Mini (empty): 3.719 kg (8.2 lbs) |
| Length |
XCR-L Standard: 939.8 mm (37") / (Folded): 698.5 mm (27.5") XCR-L Mini: 685.8 mm (27") / (Folded): 508 mm (20") XCR-L Micro: 609.6 mm (24") / (Folded): 457.2 mm (18") XCR-L Pistol: 457.2 mm (18") / (Folded): (No stock) XCR-M Standard: 939.8 mm (37") / (Folded): 762 mm (30") XCR-M Mini: 863.6 mm (34") / (Folded): 711.2 mm (28") |
| Barrel length |
XCR-L Standard
XCR-L Mini
XCR-L Micro
XCR-L Pistol
XCR-M Standard
XCR-M Mini
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| Caliber |
XCR-L XCR-M |
| Action | Gas-operated, Kalashnikov type long-stroke piston, Rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700-900 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 792-990 m/s (2600-3250 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300-600 m (328-656 yd), depending on configuration |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box (5.56 variant) magazine, staggered-column magazine (STANAG compatible), 20-round detachable box magazine (7.62mm and .260 Remington variants). |
| Sights | (Picatinny rail) |
XCR-L Standard
XCR-L Mini
XCR-L Micro
XCR-L Pistol
XCR-M Standard
XCR-M Mini
XCR-L
XCR-M
The Robinson Armament Co. XCR is a multi-caliber, gas piston weapon system developed by Robinson Armament Co. for U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to satisfy the requirements of the SOF Combat Assault Rifle, or SCAR competition, but was disqualified on a technicality due to late delivery of blank firing adapters. Robinson Armament continued development and the XCR is now being offered to law enforcement, the military and general public. Deliveries of the rifle began in mid-2006. The XCR was displayed to U.S. Army officials during an invitation-only Industry Day on November 13, 2008. The goal of the Industry Day was to review current carbine technology prior to writing formal requirements for a future replacement for the M4 Carbine.
The XCR utilizes a heavy duty bolt and extractor connected to a long stroke type gas piston. The bolt and extractor are designed and patented by Robinson Arms, and promoted as offering higher performance over eight lug M16/M4 type bolts. Other features include a folding stock which eases storage space consumption and deploying from a vehicle, in addition to telescoping M4 Carbine style stocks for those who prefer length of pull adjustments; it also has a monolithic top Picatinny rail with side and under-barrel rails, and forward assist integrated into left-side charging handle.
The XCR is a multi-caliber weapon system. The base rifle is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. Conversions to other calibers and barrel lengths can be performed in 2 to 3 minutes without the need of a trained armorer, and using only a standard hex wrench, and consist of changing to the appropriately chambered barrel and bolt, replacing brass deflector (optional) and insertion of appropriate magazine. .300 AAC Blackout, 6.8mm Remington SPC, and 7.62×39mm are the current conversion kits available. 6.5mm Grendel was slated for release in 2009, but is currently on hold due to technical issues.
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