Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in reflex sighting technology, has been awarded a new contract to supply AIMPOINT® FCS™ 14 Fire Control Systems to the U.S. Marine Corps. The system will be deployed as the primary Fire Control on the M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapons System (MAAWS) lightweight 84mm Carl-Gustaf produced by SAAB Dynamics. The Aimpoint FCS 14 is the next generation of Fire Control Systems (FCS) from Aimpoint for use on multiple weapon platforms providing increased accuracy resulting in impacts on target. The FCS 14 can be used in bright daylight/dawn/dusk conditions, or in combination with a helmet mounted AN/PVS-14, AN/PVS-31, or similar for night or dawn/dusk conditions. Additionally, there is also a DSA (Dual Sensor Afocal) module, which is a removable thermal and day camera unit. The DSA is powered and controlled by the FCS.
The FCS 14 is a direct view, Dynamic Universal Reflex Sight, which utilizes an integrated laser range finder and ballistic computer to give the gunner an aiming point corrected for range, type of munition, terrain angle, and environmental conditions. In addition to the 84mm Carl-Gustaf, the system can also be utilized on other weapons including the AT4, 40mm high velocity grenade launchers (Mk19, Mk47, and GMG), .50 caliber heavy machine guns (M2), and the M134D Minigun. The FCS 14 provides an extremely high probability of first round hits on both stationary and moving targets during day and night. Along with the ballistically compensated 2 MOA green dot, the FCS 14 provides an updated user interface for quick and easy use in a combat environment.
“We are proud that the AIMPOINT Fire Control System continues to be the selected optic for the MAAWS weapon platform.” said Thane Smith, President at Aimpoint Inc. “The FCS 14 with integrated thermal and day sensors enhances the ability to detect, identify and destroy battlefield threats. Compatible with a litany of crew-served weapons, the FCS 14 provides commanders with flexibility and lethality while reducing training requirements over legacy sighting systems. Aimpoint is dedicated to producing the highest quality, most reliable weapon optics to increase the lethality and survivability of our service members.”
Aimpoint AB is a Swedish optics company based in Malmö, Sweden that manufactures red dot sights. As the originator of red dot sighting technology, Aimpoint is trusted as the worldwide leader of reflex sights in both quality and technical support. For over 45 years, Aimpoint has been the top choice of military and law enforcement worldwide. In the summer of 1997, Aimpoint participated in the final stages of a US procurement that had been going on for several years. It involved a total of 100,000 sights, a huge business opportunity. Aimpoint ended up winning the tender and 100,000 CompM sights were to be manufactured, with only 3 workers located in Gällivare. The U.S. Army was incredibly pleased with the sights from Aimpoint, which received praise from both soldiers and generals alike. In 2007, Aimpoint participated in a new US procurement of red dot sights, this time involving 565,000 sights, the largest red dot sight procurement ever.
