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General Info
This manual is an overview of the 552 HWS (Holographic Weapon Sight), and will
define the basic operation, features/benefits, and options of this proprietary optical
system The HWS is a state of-the-art optical sighting system, employing holographic
sighting technology for small to medium caliber weaponry and launching type plat-
forms The HWS utilizes holographic optics fabrication technology that is used in
the production of advanced heads up display in attack fighter aircraft for targeting,
gauge reading, weapon system verification, etc EOTECH
®
has miniaturized the
sophisticated sighting heads up display system into a compact and rugged package
for use on small arms and other weapon platforms
Key Attributes
The 552 HWS is a lightweight, non-magnifying, optical sight designed for close to
midrange engagements It allows 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
