It is rare to find airsoft projects at crowdfunding websites, maybe due to the fact that many of them do not get funded at all with reasons that  they are not thoroughly thought out or those who are at crowdfunding websites are more interested in other projects and airsoft is not on their radar.

But now, a Polish group has an airsoft HPA blowback technology that they think can be game changer in airsoft, especially in the HPA-powered airsoft segment. Novawind are looking into raising US$35,000 to fund the production of their Novawind M4 Carbine HPA Blowback Rifle.

Not exactly a unique offering as there are HPA-powered airsoft blowback rifles such as those from Daytona which are mainly built-to order airsoft guns whilst Novawind are offering a fully complete M4 HPA Blowback Rifle just like the Tippmann M4 Carbine Recoil HPA Blowback Rifle. That is, if they are able to raise the funds they require.

Furthermore, apart from the blowback feature, it is a self contained airsoft HPA rifle where the air tank is in the stock, and comes with a precision inner barrel, aircraft-grade aluminium air tank, an LPA regulator, and 5 Mid/Low magazines for a price of US$750.00. Here is how they describe their project:

To remove all the flaws, we have completed the stage of 3D prototyping. Our physical v1 replica was printed out using a very strong filament. The gun has a working bolt-catch; and a small air cylinder placed in the carbine stock (real life photos attached). Eventually, the entire product will be built from aircraft aluminum. As a result, we will achieve durability similar to real firearms. Thus, the replica aluminum body along with its external and internal elements will be virtually indestructible. At the same time, due to our HPA system specifications, the gun is reloaded exactly like a real weapon. The rifle has been designed based on M4 system. It is our original project made from scratch. In the near future, we plan to recreate other structures such as AK-47, G36 and the Polish assault rifle system called MSBS.

We are aware that there are similar systems to ours, e.g. DAYTONA. All of these systems, although really good, have their very own lock/bolt and trigger systems. While our aim is to achieve the best representation of a real firearm, both in appearance and performance. And also, to reduce the cost of the solution used.

With a proper optimization of the nozzle system mounted in the carbine stock, we were able to achieve a performance close to 500 bbs per fill.

Our idea is not an insert/fix for other gas replicas, but an entire structure and a built-in system (HPA adapted) within.

So far, they just have raised over U$100 as of this writing, though it is in the early phase of their crowdfunding efforts on Indiegogo and they still have a month left to go. Though we suggest that they release more videos about their product like how it works and how they are going to do mass production in case they raise the funds required. There will be questions from other airsoft players and individuals interested in the project, before they pledge their money to back it.

If all goes according to plan, they will be releasing the first prototypes for those who are in a hurry to own one by August 2017, and the full production Novawind Official M4 HPA Blowback Rifle by November 2017.

And if you are an airsoft investor looking for a new airsoft tech to plunk your money into, then perhaps Novawind might be it, especially with the airsoft HPA segment steadily growing.