The AWS is specifically designed for use with subsonic ammunition which, depending on the target, gives an effective maximum range of around 300 metres (330 yd). Its noise levels are similar to those generated by .22 LR match ammunition.

The Ares Defense Shrike Advanced Weapon System, also known as the AWS, is an air-cooled, dual-feed light machine gun based on the AR-15 platform that fires the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge. It has the ability to be fed from either a magazine or a belt, similar to earlier versions of the FN Minimi / M249 SAW .

Jan 10, 2025 · WHAT IS THE LIGHT ASSAULTER BELT SYSTEM? A specially designed basic shooters belt (w/inner belt) that allows you to configure your setup according to your needs and budget. You can start with a basic belt at $77.75 and add additional components when you want.

The Ares Defense Shrike 5.56 is an air-cooled, dual-feed light machine gun/rifle for semi or full-auto configurations that fires the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge. The Shrike 5.56 is sold as either as a complete weapon, or as an upper receiver "performance upgrade kit" to existing AR-15 and M16-type service rifles and carbines.

Mar 1, 2003 · Manufactured by Ares Defense Systems, it is poised to hit the market in late February and it has been one of the most anticipated weapons systems in recent memory. The Shrike 5.56™ is a “drop on” belt-feed upper receiver assembly for the AR-15/M16 family of …

Jan 1, 2006 · The AWS machine pistol in .38 Super configuration. During the testing of all three calibers (.45 ACP, .38 Super and 9mm), the .38 Super proved to be the most ideal cartridge, delivering the best accuracy, non existent recoil and minimal muzzle rise in automatic fire when equipped with a compensator and heavy duty buffer system.

The AWS is a US made Light Machine Gun. The real life counter part is the Ares Shrike 5.56. It fires the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge.

AWS could refer to: AWS (light machine gun) - A light machine gun featured in Battlefield 4. AWS (sniper rifle) - A bolt-action sniper rifle featured in Battlefield Hardline.

With so many guns and gadgets in BF4, I found it really hard to choose. Maybe it's just a really good LMG, but the AWS completely changed the game for me. It's no doubt powerful, but more than doubling my K/D ratio has to be more than just the weapon.