Apr 22, 2022 · While the XM157 next gen fire control system is designed to maximize the utility of the XM5 rifle. It’s programmable to adjust for the ballistics of different loads. That means that, as the Army and SIG SAUER come up with different loads for the weapon, the XM157’s computer can be updated to support them.

May 6, 2023 · The XM157 is what many call a “smart scope” due to its integration of a digital display overlay, laser range finder, ballistics calculator, atmospheric sensors, compass, visible and infrared aiming lasers, and Intra-Soldier Wireless.

Oct 6, 2023 · The XM157 is a magnified, direct-view optic with an integrated laser-range finder, digital compass, environmental sensors, visible and infrared aiming lasers, ballistics solver, and digital ...

Feb 3, 2025 · The XM157 Fire Control is a variable magnification direct view optic equipped with a laser range finder, aiming lasers, environmental sensors, a ballistic solver, compass, wireless communication, and a display overlay. It is intended to replace current optics in close combat and security force assistance brigades.

Feb 19, 2025 · A 1-8×30 variable magnification direct view optic built by Vortex Optics subsidiary Sheltered Wings, the XM157 incorporates advanced technologies such as a laser rangefinder, aiming lasers, environmental sensors, ballistic solver, compass and a digital display overlay, all of which are designed to “increase the probability of hit and ...

May 8, 2023 · The XM157 is what many call a “smart scope” due to its integration of a digital display overlay, laser range finder, ballistics calculator, atmospheric sensors, compass, visible and infrared aiming lasers, and Intra-Soldier Wireless.

Feb 11, 2025 · A 1-8×30 variable magnification direct view optic built by Vortex Optics subsidiary Sheltered Wings, the XM157 incorporates advanced technologies such as a laser rangefinder, aiming lasers, environmental sensors, ballistic solver, compass and a digital display overlay, all of which are designed to “increase the probability of hit and ...

The XM157 system is a ruggedized fire control that increases accuracy and lethality for the Close Combat Force. It integrates a number of advanced technologies, including a variable magnification...

Oct 26, 2022 · However, to date, we haven’t done a piece on the US Army’s new smart scope, the Vortex Optics XM-157 Next Generation Squad Weapon-Fire Control (NGSW-FC) , which is a 1-8×30 optic built around a “revolutionary Active Reticle® technology and is based on many years of research and development”.

Apr 4, 2013 · Combined with the extended range capabilities of the XM5, well fuck. This is going to change ground warfare. Amazing. Some thoughts I posted elsewhere, but will copy here: