MORTAR SYSTEMS
Abstract
Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI), XM395 is a GPS guided 120mm mortar cartridge that will be compatible with all Army 120mm mortar systems in Afghanistan. The requirement for precision mortar capability resulted from an urgent operational need for highly transportable, all weather, rapidly responsive, precise, indirect fires to support widely dispersed combat outposts and operations at the lowest tactical echelons to meet an Operational Needs Statement (ONS) from Afghanistan. APMI will provide a precision 120mm mortar capability that has accuracy within 10 meter Circular Error Probable (CEP). Mortar Anti-Personnel Anti-Materiel (MAPAM), XM1061 is a 60mm enhanced fragmentation mortar program that provides 81mm effectiveness in a 60mm configuration. FY 2010 Congressional funds provide support for analysis of XM1143 81mm MAPAM and finalizing the design, testing, and qualification of XM1061. The program is in the final stages of development and Type Classification will commence in March 2011.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 613_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2016
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