Hypersonics
Abstract
The Program Element (PE) 0604182A Hypersonics funds the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) hypersonic effort. Project HX1 Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon funds the RCCTO to field an experimental/prototype Hypersonic Weapon System with residual combat capability at the Battery Level as part of the Strategic Fires Battalion in support of Multi-domain Operations. The Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) system will provide the Army a prototype strategic attack weapon system to defeat Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) capabilities, suppress adversary Long Range Fires, and engage other high payoff/time critical targets. LRHW is common with other Department of Defense (DoD) hypersonic programs using the Common Hypersonic Glide Body, and the Navy 34.5 inch booster. Additionally the LRHW will include an existing Army Battle Fire Control system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 0604182A_4_2040_PB_2021
- Change Summary Explanation
- The $620.417 million increase is driven in support of the fielding of an experimental prototype with residual combat capability . The program plans on executing and accelerating the building and delivery of Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) prototypes, and 34.5 inch Missile Body booster prototypes. Additionally, prototyping of Thermal Protection System (TPS) for the glide bodies will be stood up to expand the industrial base of TPS suppliers.
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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