Anti-Armor Weapon System

Abstract

The M41A7 Saber system is the primary heavy, anti-armor launch system for the TOW Missile within the Ground Combat Element of the Marine Corps. The Anti-Armor Weapons System-Heavy (AAWS-H) program, working in concert with the U.S. Army, will develop and integrate technology improvements into the Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) to meet Increment II system requirements as jointly agreed. Improvements centered on integration of sight image enhancements were concluded in FY13. Other efforts have focused on providing engineering and technical support such as the study of densified propellant and battery replacement for the Saber system (far-target location accuracy improvements). Laser designation capability has been postponed due to prioritization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2019
Source ID
1964_0603635M_4_1319_PB_2019

Tags

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military Science
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy

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