HAAWC

Abstract

The program will design, develop, and procure a High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC) Air Launch Accessory (ALA) for the MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo (LWT). This capability will allow employment of the MK 54 outside the current fixed wing launch envelope. This includes the ability to employ the MK 54 LWT at high altitude, with stand-off ranges, and with the ability for precision guidance to the intended water entry point (WEP) without affecting the in-water operation of the LWT. This ALA is intended for employment with the Navy's latest Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA), the P-8A Poseidon. The MK 54 MOD 2 is not compatible with HAAWC due to having different mass properties and outer mold line from the MOD 0/1 LWT. A portion of the funding in FY21 and the funding in FY22 will be utilized to conduct requirements analysis and to determine if a common HAAWC solution is viable for potential solicitation in FY24.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2022
Source ID
1412_0604610N_5_1319_PB_2022

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

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