ROC(Taiwan)'s XT97 Prototype

[Polyshot]

This is Taiwan's answer to SCAR


Early observations:

-The operating system of the XT97 is more akin to the M14 rather than the FNH SCAR-the short-stroked piston pushing the op-rod and bolt carrier assembly. The weight ratio of the bolt carrier assembly is estimated to be 1:5, speculating the ROF to be around 650rpm.

-Like the preceding T86/91, the piston can be removed from the front, which makes cleaning and maintenance easier.

-The folding stock release lever looks identical to the ones on fire selector.

Detail of the flash-hider

Dial release of the retractable stock

Sling attachment point-front

Ambidextrous charging handle

Hand guard details

Front sight base

Marking on the receiver

Hinge of the folding buttstock and the release lever

"9mm training ammunition(Simunition?) Variant

Quick-detach barrel and "heavyweight short-stroke gas operation assembly"

XT97 in folded position

 

[dudley2112]

interesting i wonder if these will ever be available in canada.... one can always dream

 

[chanman]

I don't see why they would make a 9mm version just for simunition as simunition comes in 5.56mm as well.

 

[retepnosflow]

It would look cool on the range & in my safe!!!

 

[sparrow]

I don't see why they would make a 9mm version just for simunition as simunition comes in 5.56mm as well.

9mm Sims are cheaper and there is a minimum safe distance that is recommended for 5.56 sims(3ft??? someone correct me here). It is not always possible to make that when training indoors especially when using a real dwelling instead of a Sims room.

 

[Scarecrow]

Taiwan has laws against selling weapons of war to civilians last I checked. Don't expect these in Canada ever.

 

[dudley2112]

Taiwan has laws against selling weapons of war to civilians last I checked. Don't expect these in Canada ever.

damn

 

[furet]

Maybe Norinco could copy it ??!?
It does look a bit like an XCR.

 

[Scarecrow]

Norinco could copy it, but why? Canada isnt a market that could keep this gun afloat let alone pay for all the tooling and work it would take to make a working version.

 

[furet]

It was more of a dreaming outloud moment than realisme.