Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System

Abstract

Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) II was an Army System Development & Demonstration (SD&D) program to develop a low cost Semi Active Laser precision guidance section for existing 2.75-inch unguided rockets. APKWS II will provide an inexpensive, small, lightweight precision-kill weapon that is effective against soft and lightly armored targets, and which enhances crew survivability with increased standoff range. APKWS offers precision, maximum stored kills per aircraft sortie, minimum collateral damage potential, and increased effectiveness over legacy unguided rockets. The guidance package can be assembled with existing unguided rocket components (warhead and rocket motors) and can be fired from LAU-61/LAU-68. SD&D program was completed 3Q FY 2010, and Milestone C was approved in 3Q FY 2010. The Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) 1 contract was awarded to BAE Systems in 4Q FY 2010. The LRIP II contract was awarded to BAE Systems in 2Q FY 2011. The Fixed Wing Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) is a joint USN and USAF effort sponsored by OSD and U.S. Central Command which will modify the APKWS II from the Program of Record (POR) and conduct a demonstration on USMC AV-8B and USAF A-10 aircraft. Effort is funded with OSD funds in FY 2010 and will be funded from this program element in FY 2012.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 3056_0205601N_7_1319_PB_2012

Tags

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering
• Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
• Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

• Directed Energy