Low-Altitude Future Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) Long-Range Attack Missile (LRAM)

Abstract

LRAM is a FY 2023 new-start JCTD. The LRAM JCTD will build upon L3Harris’ Red Wolf air-launched unmanned air vehicle (UAV). Specifically, the JCTD will develop a launcher and control interface for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, kinetic payload, command and control (C2) architecture, and a seeker for autonomous over-the-horizon engagements. Most of the aforementioned will be extensible to other aircraft, to include unmanned aircraft. This weapon system concept will significantly extend the lethal range of VTOL-launched weapons. Moreover, outfitting the VTOL fleet of tactical aircraft (H-1, H-60 series, AH-64, and Joint Future Vertical Lift) with this weaponized UAV will dramatically increase the number of aircraft available for over-the-horizon strike.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
1a45ee233fddd236d2c548ef43c56a0d

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Fully Networked C3

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