M1A1 120 mm Multi-Purpose High Explosive (MPHE) Munition (Navy)
Abstract
A successful FCT will provide the United States Marine Corps (USMC) with 120 mm multi-purpose high explosive tank ammunition for the M1A1, being competed by Rheinmetall Waffe Munitions/L-3 of Germany and General Dynamics-Ordinance and Tactical Systems of Norway. A two-year project under sponsorship of the FCT and Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager Tank Systems. Projected completion of all testing and qualification will be FY 2010. The primary outputs and efficiencies to be demonstrated in the FCT are: (1) a tank round capable of reducing structures and assisting dynamic entry for infantry, while retaining its ability to destroy vehicles; (2) consolidate four different tank rounds into one round encompassing point detonation, delay, and airburst capabilities; (3) increase ammunition effective range by 833 percent, provide improved blast fragmentation, and reduce the logistical burden while maximizing the M1A1s ammunition load; and (4) avoid potential added RDT&E costs is estimated at $169.000 million, while providing a Return on Investment (ROI) of 82:1.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 59281255e09a0b821d43bc5c4c5af794