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Official Medium Class Machine Gun of the United States Military
A.K.A. Belgium FN MAG 58
Used by US Military Since 1980’s
50% of Soldiers reported that they need better ways to carry
ammunition
100% were confident in their weapon
60% felt it needed to be easier to carry, and to set up
Savit Corporation Sack – Holds 50 Bullets
Classic Carton – Holds 200+ Cartridges
United States of America Military Soldier
7.62 NATO – 7.62mm x 71.1mm
Methods of CarryingOver the Shoulder (Uncomfortable and open to the effects of Mother Nature) Sack (Small, capable of holding 50 bullets, prone to the effects of Mother Nature)Large Metal Canteen (Not Portable for machine gunner, Long Set up time.)
Clipped with M13 Link in Strings of 100 (Female/Male)
Will carry 100 7.62 NATO Bullets connected by M13 Clips
Weather Proof Design to keep clear of effects from nature
Light Weight
Easy Connectivity
Reusable
Low Cost Manufacturing
ALTERNATIVES
Decision Model Option 1(Carbon Fiber) Option 2 (Hard Plastic) Option 3 (Sheet Metal) Option 4 (Kevlar)
Design MaterialEase of
UseWeight Size Cost Advantages
Ease of Use
Weight Size Cost AdvantagesEase of
UseWeight Size Cost Advantages
Ease of use
Weight Size Cost Advantages
Option 1 Carbon fiber
4 10 X 2
*Shock dampening.*Very light.*Can be shaped to any form.*Non-corroding.*No sanding or prepping required.
8 7 X 10
*High production rates.*Design flexibility.*Repeatability within tolerances.*Can process a wide range of materials.*Relatively low labor.*Little to no finishing of parts.*Minimum scrap losses.
7 3 X 8
*High strength.*Good dimensional accuracy.*Good surface finish.*Low cost.*Economical mass production operations available.
6 9 X 4
*Weight and strength.*Laminates can be thermally stable.*Very resistant to impact and abrasion damage.
Option 2 Hard plastic
Option 3Steel (sheet
metal)
Option 4 Kevlar
Prototype 1 Prototype 10 Prototype 8 Prototype 3
Total 17 35 26 22
Will carry 100+ 7.62 NATO Bullets connected by M13 Clips
Plastic Material – Initial High Cost Investment, resulting in low
cost manufacturing
Light Weight and Durable
Ability to Clip to Attire
Quick Setup and Reload