Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO)

Abstract

The Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program demonstrated the ability to engage targets at extremely long ranges, regardless of target motion or crosswinds, with previously unachievable accuracy. The EXACTO system is comprised of an advanced targeting optic, the first ever guided, power-generating, small caliber bullet, innovative guidance and control software, and a conventional sniper rifle. The EXACTO 50-caliber bullet and brass-board optical sighting technology greatly extends the day and night ranges over current state-of-the-art sniper systems allowing sniper teams to engage tactically important moving targets including accelerating vehicle-borne targets, in high crosswind conditions. EXACTO enhances survivability by allowing greater shooter standoff range and reduces target engagement timelines by a factor of 5.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
5edfa942db4e167e284b50968d05cdb4

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

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