155mm M1122 (formerly M107E1 ) IM Training Projectile (Army)
Abstract
The objective of this program is to provide artillerymen with a safer, combat-representative, less expensive, 155mm training round that would be Insensitive Munitions (IM) compliant. This new training round will be used in lieu of the 155mm M107 high explosive (HE) wartime projectile and provides the look, feel and flight characteristics of the wartime M795 HE projectile. The plan includes reutilization of M483 shell bodies (from the M483 demilitarized (DEMIL) effort driven by End-of-Life and Cluster Munition Elimination policy issues) and utilizes the IMX-101 Extremely Insensitive Detonating Substance (EIDS) explosive formulation (a non-TNT formulation leveraged under an ongoing FY2008 TTI project) to produce the M1122 projectile. TTI funding accelerates the transition of this capability by one year. Program Outputs and Efficiencies: 1) Enhances IM performance; 2) Reduces training costs; 3) Improves logistics safety; 4) Enhances training by more closely replicating the operational capability; and 5) Improves soldier safety during training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 5db3ab6b745193ca1b6ff5d62bcfeb39