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Key Attributes
The 512 HWS is a lightweight, non-magnifying, optical sight designed for close-to-
midrange engagements It allows for very fast target acquisition and engagement at
short ranges while providing aiming capability out to 300 meters, equal to or better
than iron sights
The major combat advantage of the HWS is extremely rapid reticle-on-target
acquisition As quickly as a target is identified, the holographic reticle can be
superimposed on the target The sight allows operators to maintain eye contact on
the target and to place the holographic reticle onto the target without shifting focus
Operators can quickly acquire the target and reticle in the same focal plane for fast
and accurate shot placement
The HWS appears to project the holographic image of a reticle on the target plane
The sight can be used as a bright open reticle image or a fine dot The heads-up
display window allows an undistorted and unrestricted view of the target
The HWS offers extremely fast target acquisition in Close-Quarters Battle (CQB)
using the large ring, and aiming precision in longer range engagements (using the
MOA Dot) without obscuring the target
Another advantage of the HWS is the full field of view which allows the operator
better situational awareness The HWS employs a true heads-up display (HUD)
window that eliminates blind spots and constricted or tunnel vision associated with
scope sights Controls are inset into the HWS housing with no protruding knobs,
battery compartments, or rings obscuring the target Utilizing natural binocular vision
is an advantage of this sighting system, as well as additional threat identification
through increased operator situational awareness and peripheral vision
The primary use of the HWS is for the M4A1 carbine and CQBR in Close-Quarters
Battle The HWS is not however, limited to carbines The HWS can also be used on
medium caliber machine guns, grenade launchers, bolt guns, crossbows, MSR and
similar platforms, and less than lethal projectile launchers The sight provides a 1X
(no magnification) sight picture and is not designed as a long range sight system;
however, it can be used as effectively as iron sights on targets to 300 meters
The advantage of the HWS is that it provides the operator superior shooting
performance, rapid reticle-on-target acquisition, full field of view and accurate shot
placement The HWS can be naturally deployed by all levels of users, from novice to
the most highly trained operator