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'''Alliant Techsystems''' or '''ATK''' was one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the USA. It was formed in 1990 as a subsidiary of Honeywell Inc. as part of Honeywell's plan to exit the defense industry. ATK had four major divisions: ATK Aerospace Systems, ATK Armament Systems, ATK Missile Products, and ATK Security and Sporting. ATK Armament Systems is currently one of the largest ammunition manufacturing entities on the world. | '''Alliant Techsystems''' or '''ATK''' was one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the USA. It was formed in 1990 as a subsidiary of Honeywell Inc. as part of Honeywell's plan to exit the defense industry. ATK had four major divisions: ATK Aerospace Systems, ATK Armament Systems, ATK Missile Products, and ATK Security and Sporting. ATK Armament Systems is currently one of the largest ammunition manufacturing entities on the world. | ||
In 2015, ATK merged with space and rocketry manufacturer Orbital Sciences Corporation, spinning off its sporting division as Vista Outdoor, with the main company becoming known as ATK Orbital. | In 2015, ATK merged with space and rocketry manufacturer Orbital Sciences Corporation, spinning off its sporting division as Vista Outdoor, with the main company becoming known as '''ATK Orbital'''. | ||
It is worth noting that ATK has worked together with [[Heckler & Koch]] on various weapon systems since the 1990s, though as of 2017 this relationship seems to have gone extremely sour with ATK Orbital suing HK for $27 million over issues with delivery of XM25 prototypes. | It is worth noting that ATK has worked together with [[Heckler & Koch]] on various weapon systems since the 1990s, though as of 2017 this relationship seems to have gone extremely sour with ATK Orbital suing HK for $27 million over issues with delivery of XM25 prototypes. | ||
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Alliant Techsystems or ATK was one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the USA. It was formed in 1990 as a subsidiary of Honeywell Inc. as part of Honeywell's plan to exit the defense industry. ATK had four major divisions: ATK Aerospace Systems, ATK Armament Systems, ATK Missile Products, and ATK Security and Sporting. ATK Armament Systems is currently one of the largest ammunition manufacturing entities on the world.
In 2015, ATK merged with space and rocketry manufacturer Orbital Sciences Corporation, spinning off its sporting division as Vista Outdoor, with the main company becoming known as ATK Orbital.
It is worth noting that ATK has worked together with Heckler & Koch on various weapon systems since the 1990s, though as of 2017 this relationship seems to have gone extremely sour with ATK Orbital suing HK for $27 million over issues with delivery of XM25 prototypes.
Specifications
Founded: 1990
Country of Origin: USA
Products: Machine Guns, Explosives, Ammunition, Missiles, Rockets
Guns
Machine Guns
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Produced | Variants | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M242 Bushmaster Cannon | 25x137mm | various | 1972 - Present | Error creating thumbnail: File missing | |
| M230 Chain Gun | 30x113mm | various | 1975 - Present | Error creating thumbnail: File missing |
Rifles
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Produced | Variants | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XM29 OICW | 5.56x45mm / 20x28mm (early), 25x40mm (late) | 30 / 6 | Never Produced | various prototypes | Error creating thumbnail: File missing |
| XM8 | 5.56x45mm NATO | 30, 100 | 2003 - 2004 (Prototypes Only) |
XM8 Carbine XM8 Compact Carbine XM8 Sharpshooter Rifle XM8 Automatic Rifle |
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Launchers
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Produced | Variants | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK19 MOD-3 | 40x53mm | various | 1968 - Present | Error creating thumbnail: File missing | |
| XM25 CDTE | 25x40mm | 4, 5 | 2010 - Present | Error creating thumbnail: File missing |
Land Mines
| Weapon | Produced | Variants | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selectable Lightweight Attack Munition (SLAM) | 1992 - 2002 | M2 M3 M4 |
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