Medium Caliber Precision Weapons (MCPW)

Abstract

The Medium Caliber Precision Weapons (MCPW) program will validate the premise that high precision extended range (1-10 km) direct fire medium caliber cannons can enable smaller combat fighting vehicles and advanced shipboard flexible engagement cannons for ground and naval applications. Lethal direct fire overmatch requires larger cannons and larger vehicles to overcome threat armor systems. MCPW will provide a very precise medium caliber capability to neutralize threat combat vehicles with precision vs. penetration. MCPW will enable smaller very capable combat vehicles, changing the ground vehicle requirement for larger vehicles to support larger cannons. The technologies will also support shipboard precision engagement against "go fast boats" and other lower tier naval threats.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
2c4c0e7220d3e90f68252d32126d3edf

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Readers

  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

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