HIGH SPEED PROPULSION AND ADVANCED WEAPON TECHNOLOGIES
Abstract
The high speed weapons work in this activity is focused on demonstrating propulsion and vehicle technologies for Mach3+ to Mach8 capable weapons. This work includes technologies associated with high acceleration capable projectile structures, high temperature and high strength materials to enable projectiles to survive high speed launch environment, improved thermal prediction methodologies and test techniques, wide dynamic pressure adaptable projectile controls and non-explosively launched lethal mechanisms. The high speed projectile technologies are intended to support long range Naval Surface Fire Support weapons. The increase in FY2018 is due to increased investment in Hypersonic Propulsion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 17e8c2ea1e98060899d6054112e3adec