This is the first of three videos looking at the rifles entered into the ACR program, we have covered the H&K G11 previously. You can check out Matt's in-depth history of the ACR program and it's rifles here: armourersbench.com/2018/02/18/advanced-combat-rifle-prototypes/ But you can also find out more about the AAI ACR specifically in a stand alone blog, which included the history of the AAI ACR's development as well as photographs, you can find that here: armourersbench.com/2018/02/18/aai-advanced-combat-rifle/ Thanks for watching guys!
Not gonna lie Since the lower receiver pretty much resembles the silhouette of an M16 I’d love to dress up my ar and have just a standard 5.56 firing clone.
Plastic cases? As far as ive seen they used brass. Interesting charging handle. But the lack of dustcover with this boltcarrier shape seems quite suboptimal. Great video.
Yes, you are correct and I stand corrected! Here is an extract from the ACR Program final report: The AAI ammunition consists of a 10.2 grain steel flechette using the standard M855 brass case. The projectile package includes the flechette projectile, a four segment sabot, and an "0-ring" used to hold the sabot segments together. The sabot segments separate from the flechette after the muzzle exit allowing the flechette to continue its aerodynamic flight downrange towards the target. The light weight projectile and high muzzle velocity allows for a relatively flat trajectory over long ranges. Vic
To be accurate O-ring not 0-ring, hahaha just kidding. Youre doing a tremendous job with those videos for history preservation and the smallarms engineering community.
Ya know, it would be nice if someone were to manufacture a few of these trial weapons that didn't make the cut. I'd love to get me a civy (SA-only) version of this and the Steyr, possibly even the G11. If nothing else, they'd be fun for the range and practical competitions. :)
The safety is in the front of the trigger guard much like the one on the M203 40mm Grenade Launcher. If you look carefully you can see it in the video. Vic
I had been under the impression that the main purpose of the large muzzle device is to strip the sabot off each flechette? Disengaging it from the flechette cleanly and consistently would be a requirement to get any kind of accuracy from this type of rifle, I suspect.
The irony is that the Colt ACR, the most conventional of all the ACR entrants, is perhaps closest to what became reality. Functionally, the main difference between a modern M16A4 and the Colt ACR is the handguard; the M16A4 has accessory rails. The collapsible buttstock and use of a rail for an optical sight are features found on the M16A4 (the collapsible stock is a drop-in armorer-level modification and the optical sight is an ACOG) and the C7A2 (collapsible stock is standard and the scope is still the Elcan C79).
Yeah, I can see the resemblance. Having handled an AN-94 I’d say the AAI is actually, despite its longer length, more ergonomic. The AN-94’s pistol grip is too narrow to be comfortable. Cool rifle though, shame I wasn’t allowed to film it, maybe next time... - Matt
If you watch some of our other videos there’s plenty of proof that we do. When a Firearm is as rare and experimental as this one, the last thing we'd want to do is damage it not knowing the proper disassembly procedure. :) - Matt
Einsatzgruppen Commander Fuck you, dogs are cute. And I agree with Mr. Jenkins, this gun is way more keen on the eye then Heckler & Koch's and Steyr's entries.
This is the first of three videos looking at the rifles entered into the ACR program, we have covered the H&K G11 previously. You can check out Matt's in-depth history of the ACR program and it's rifles here: armourersbench.com/2018/02/18/advanced-combat-rifle-prototypes/ But you can also find out more about the AAI ACR specifically in a stand alone blog, which included the history of the AAI ACR's development as well as photographs, you can find that here: armourersbench.com/2018/02/18/aai-advanced-combat-rifle/
Thanks for watching guys!
Huzzah! Something on the internet other than a 30 year old promo video on it!
Haha, I had to include that in the blog though! - Matt
This channel is criminally underrated. Thanks Vic.
Not gonna lie Since the lower receiver pretty much resembles the silhouette of an M16 I’d love to dress up my ar and have just a standard 5.56 firing clone.
Plastic cases? As far as ive seen they used brass.
Interesting charging handle. But the lack of dustcover with this boltcarrier shape seems quite suboptimal.
Great video.
Yes, you are correct and I stand corrected! Here is an extract from the ACR Program final report:
The AAI ammunition consists of a 10.2 grain steel flechette using the standard
M855 brass case. The projectile package includes the flechette projectile, a four segment
sabot, and an "0-ring" used to hold the sabot segments together. The sabot segments
separate from the flechette after the muzzle exit allowing the flechette to continue its aerodynamic flight downrange towards the target. The light weight projectile and high muzzle velocity allows
for a relatively flat trajectory over long ranges.
Vic
I got the Steyr plastic round confused with the AAI ammo!
Vic
To be accurate O-ring not 0-ring, hahaha just kidding. Youre doing a tremendous job with those videos for history preservation and the smallarms engineering community.
That is the best looking rifle the US has tried since the M14.
The Armourer's Bench Great content as always! Cool to get a look of this rare rifle. Can´t wait for the BSA 28P rifle video.
I think we should give flechettes another go with the technology of today.
This gun reminds me one of the ones in Crysis somehow
Well crap! All I want is to see the internals of this beast! Great vid! Subscribed! Hope to see more soon.
Thanks Jason, as soon as we can, we will! - Matt
Ya know, it would be nice if someone were to manufacture a few of these trial weapons that didn't make the cut. I'd love to get me a civy (SA-only) version of this and the Steyr, possibly even the G11. If nothing else, they'd be fun for the range and practical competitions. :)
Does anyone else find the resemblance in shape to the AN94 interesting?
@FAWEXX except not at all...
In fiarness it does have an AK74(M) pistol grip haha.
Any plans to “revisit” or has something changed?
Fantastic channel you have here! Subscribed and can’t wait to watch more of your videos!
Looking forward to the next videos already, nice to see your using better camera equipment too 😉
Can we just agree that the design of the rifle is very interesting.
We certainly can.
But where is the safety? the fire selector seems to only have two settings
The safety is in the front of the trigger guard much like the one on the M203 40mm Grenade Launcher. If you look carefully you can see it in the video. Vic
I had been under the impression that the main purpose of the large muzzle device is to strip the sabot off each flechette? Disengaging it from the flechette cleanly and consistently would be a requirement to get any kind of accuracy from this type of rifle, I suspect.
Today it looks like a dated relic and the ar still looks slick.
The irony is that the Colt ACR, the most conventional of all the ACR entrants, is perhaps closest to what became reality. Functionally, the main difference between a modern M16A4 and the Colt ACR is the handguard; the M16A4 has accessory rails. The collapsible buttstock and use of a rail for an optical sight are features found on the M16A4 (the collapsible stock is a drop-in armorer-level modification and the optical sight is an ACOG) and the C7A2 (collapsible stock is standard and the scope is still the Elcan C79).
The floorplate on that magazine looks somewhat AK-like
Looks kinda like an AN-94 & a G3 had a child.
Yeah, I can see the resemblance. Having handled an AN-94 I’d say the AAI is actually, despite its longer length, more ergonomic. The AN-94’s pistol grip is too narrow to be comfortable. Cool rifle though, shame I wasn’t allowed to film it, maybe next time... - Matt
do you know how to disassemble any gun?
If you watch some of our other videos there’s plenty of proof that we do. When a Firearm is as rare and experimental as this one, the last thing we'd want to do is damage it not knowing the proper disassembly procedure. :) - Matt
I wish to see this in forgotten weapons, because im interested how they get such a fast burst fire.
reminds me abit of a AN94
If the rifle trials included in "ugliness" metric, then AAI definitely takes the cake. Cool design, but man is it a dog.
So youre actually telling me the G11 and the Steyr are better looking than this?
Einsatzgruppen Commander
Fuck you, dogs are cute. And I agree with Mr. Jenkins, this gun is way more keen on the eye then Heckler & Koch's and Steyr's entries.
Looks better than most modern ar15 clones.