New prototype 500 Round Ammunition Backpack for US military

[jollyjacktar]

Very interesting idea.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laqGgPWyp4k

 

[cupper]

Very interesting idea.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laqGgPWyp4k

I recall seeing something similar being showcased by a private sector company a couple of years ago.

Big question is how practical is it given the loads carried now. You'll have to either make decisions on what gets dropped, or limit the use of the bckpack to situations where other gear can be left to minimal levels would you not?

 

[OldSolduer]

IMO that is impractical. That's 2.5 belts of ammo and it is heavy.

 

[Humphrey Bogart]

IMO that is impractical. That's 2.5 belts of ammo and it is heavy.

The GPMG is a cumbersome and heavy weapon as it is and the metal feed tube isn't really required given the fact this is supposed to be a two-man weapon.  Looks cool but I concur Jim, it doesn't seem that practical.

 

[Shamrock]

The layout seems like to promote more bullet-on-bullet contact in the bag and that's a pretty big chute.  The feed pawls will have to work pretty hard to get the next round seated.  I predict more stoppages than a coyote coax.

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

The GPMG is a cumbersome and heavy weapon as it is and the metal feed tube isn't really required given the fact this is supposed to be a two-man weapon.  Looks cool but I concur Jim, it doesn't seem that practical.

Well, that is not what Rambo, Swarzenegger and the other Expandables said.

 

[Jarnhamar]

Holds 1200 rounds, probably costs the same as the prototype.

 

[Smirnoff123]

I think it would be practical if it was designed to hold 100 rounds, enough to eliminate the teaser belt and be sustainable until the number 2 gets the ammo out and ready, provided you can get that feed chute out of the way.