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I can understand the need for compatibility of ammo with other services but I would say the balance between compatibility vs what will the pilot need. For one, wasn't the 5.56 meant to wound? A downed pilot shouldn't want to wound an enemy but put them down permanently.
Secondly, how many times will a pilot actually needs to use a hand weapon? I mean the need for ammo compatibility.
I'm thinking use a 8.5" barrel in 300 blk. Skeletonize the handguard and use a minimal stock. Design a small reflex sight that will fit in the grip. A suppressor could be stored below the buffer somehow or below the handguard. Add a quick detach mount to the barrel threads (and perhaps for mounting the suppressor.) and its still a backpack gun.
Secondly, how many times will a pilot actually needs to use a hand weapon? I mean the need for ammo compatibility.
I'm thinking use a 8.5" barrel in 300 blk. Skeletonize the handguard and use a minimal stock. Design a small reflex sight that will fit in the grip. A suppressor could be stored below the buffer somehow or below the handguard. Add a quick detach mount to the barrel threads (and perhaps for mounting the suppressor.) and its still a backpack gun.