Advanced Gun System (AGS) on DD(X)
Abstract
These funds provide for the development of the Advanced Gun System (AGS) and the development and qualification of the Long Range Land Attack Projectile (LRLAP) associated with the development of DDG 1000. The AGS will consist of a major caliber gun, an automated ammunition handling system, and a family of munitions/propelling charges. The AGS will, at a minimum, meet the Land Attack and Surface Dominance Missions assigned to the gun system. The system will provide a high rate of fire (approximately 10 rounds per minute) with a magazine capacity sufficient in size for meeting USMC operational requirements. LRLAP will be stored throughout its life cycle in an 8 round pallet which is handled by the AGS magazine. By palletizing the munition, AGS is able to significantly reduce manning and improve munition reliability, safety and resupply. The LRLAP Engineering Development Model (EDM) guided flight tests began in Dec 2004. System Design and Development began in FY06 with final land based qualification testing planned in FY09. LRLAP will deliver a high explosive unitary payload with Global Positioning System (GPS) accuracy. In FY 10, funding has been realigned to PE 0204202N.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 4009_0604300N_5_1319_PB_2011
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