The Pentagon has concluded a contract for the purchase of non-lethal paintball guns, which is planned to be used in Afghanistan, According to Popular Mechanics.
according to information, Defense Ministry has issued the company a contract Pepperball, involving a large-scale supply of land forces systems Variable Kinetic Systems (VKS), using the principle of paintball. The cost of the transaction amounted to $650 thousand.
VKS has external similarities with the M4 carbine, magazine says, but not fired 5.56 mm bullets, and caliber balls .68. Paintball "gun" is not a deadly weapon. Her balls are filled with various mixtures. Upon impact, they are pulled out the outside, forming a "chemical" cloud.
Authors known components of two fillings. The first comprises pelargonic acid vanillylamide (PAVA) - synthetic powder. It is sprayed into the air and causing a temporary loss of vision, as well as a short absence of capacity. In another filling composition includes a tear gas.
Both compounds can be mixed, and then it turns the third kind of filling - combined.
According to experts, VKS in some cases can be a great alternative to lethal weapons. Due to the US military paintball systems, stationed in Afghanistan, may get additional opportunities to neutralize threats.
It is also reported, VKS that has a high rate of, his shooting distance - up 50 m.
