Eher enttäuschend was man 2 Jahre nach der Erstvorstellung präsentiert. Bei genauerem Hinsehen scheint das ein Modell für die Platzierung der Bedienelemente zu sein. Wirklich sinn machen die aber nicht: Keinerlei Ähnlichkeit mit den Waffen der BW, grauenvolle Positionierung des Sicherungshebels.

437,5g pro Schuß? Ich habe für die 50x53mm ein Gewicht von ~350g gefunden, das wäre ja nochmal bedeutend schwerer...

mit allem drum und dran könnte Gesamgewicht der Hydra dann 8000-9500 g betragen...

IMHO ist Cerberus deswegen interessanter, ca. 2500-3500 g wären sehr handlich.

437,5g pro Schuß?

was ist das für ein Gesichtsschutz auf dem Werbefoto?

Hat eine gewisse Ähnlichkeit mit dem Helm, den die Spartiaten in 300 tragen. Spricht ja auch nichts dagegen, immerhin hat sich das Konzept früher auch bewährt.

The 40mm Magazine-Fed Grenade Launcher (MFGL), currently in the final phase of development, gives the dismounted soldier the firepower of a three-man infantry team equipped with a 40mm high-velocity (HV) grenade launcher. Combined with the newly developed 40mm MV airburst cartridge, it transforms the 40mm MV into a cutting-edge system. Moreover, easy-to-change magazines save time by shortening the reloading process. In addition, extra magazines can be carried by other members of the squad. The Vingmate MR fire control system family supports the operator with the correct aiming point and programs the cartridge as it leaves the barrel.

Rheinmetall Squad Support Weapon – the 40mm fire support weapon for superior infantry firepower Rheinmetall is presenting the world's first automatic, magazine-loaded, shoulder-fired grenade launcher at Eurosatory 2022. Both weight, dimensions and handling of the SSW40 are similar to assault rifles. Thanks to a recoil-reducing and self-regulating recoil system, the SSW40 (Squad Support Weapon 40) can fire all available 40mm Low Velocity (LV) ammunition types as well as the new Rheinmetall 40mm Medium Velocity (MV) ammunition. The new MV ammunition has a significantly increased velocity and a flat trajectory, allowing targets to be engaged more quickly and increasing the effective range of the system to 900m. Combined with the broad spectrum of Rheinmetall's 40mm LV/MV ammunition portfolio, the infantry user achieves unprecedented flexibility and effectiveness on the battlefield of the future. Due to the 40mm MV ammunition, the development of the SSW40 is closely related to the turret independent secondary weapon system (TSWA, Turmunabhängige Sekundärwaffenanlage in German) for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. The TSWA enables the engagement of targets in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle with both non-lethal effectors as well as the lethal warheads of the new 40mm MV ammunition family. The market introduction of this 40mm MV ammunition family was decisive for the SSW40, the development of which will be completed in 2023. The 40mm MV ammunition family combines Rheinmetall's combined experience in 40mm LV and High Velocity (HV) ammunition. Therefore, the SSW40 can be
used with the following ammunition types:

- HE Fragmentation (HEFRAG16)
- Anti-Tank (HEDP16)
- Door Breaching (HEBE14)
- Air Burst (HEAB)
- Training (TPM, TPM-T)
- Illumination / Fog
- Sound & Flash and Stimulus Ammunition (CS)

Via a quick magazine change, the SSW40 can be used in any near peer as well as asymmetric conflict scenario and offers superior firepower in any terrain, even against medium-weight armoured vehicles. The interfaces on the SSW40 also allow the inclusion of laser light modules, fire control sights as well as IR programmers for aerial explosive point ammunition.