M1A1 Sniper Detection System (SDS) (Navy)
Abstract
The M1A1 Sniper Detection System, a two-year project under sponsorship of DAC and Marine Corps Systems Command PM Tank Systems, will provide the M1A1 with the capability to instantaneously detect and accurately locate enemy sniper fire. This new M1A1 capability will significantly improve the safety of tank crews and dismounted infantry. A two-year project under sponsorship of the DACP and Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager Tank Systems. Projected completion of all testing events is FY 2010. The primary outputs and efficiencies are: (1) drastically improve survivability and lethality of the M1A1 Tank; (2) increase survivability and situational awareness of dismounted infantry; (3) fulfill a crucial capability gap of the M1A1 Tank; and (4) avoids RDT&E cost of $4.500 million with a return on investment (ROI) of 13:1.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 2b23aaa126230fb7966af3d4677a6c18