MORTAR SYSTEMS
Abstract
The Fire Control Modernization (FCM) Project funds engineering development of Common / Universal Fire Control Systems applicable to Indirect Fire mortar weapon systems. This includes a modernized digital pointing system that will be integrated with the M120A1 120mm mortar weapon systems, M121 120mm mortar weapon systems, and potentially digitize the M252 81mm mortar weapon systems. FCM will replace the current M67 sight unit and upgrade the M95 and M150 fire control systems with modernized pointing device and mount. The modernized pointing device will enhance responsiveness, survivability, mobility, maintainability, and minimize mortar crew exposure to enemy fire. FCM intends to include the addition of round counting capabilities, muzzle velocity sensing, reduced power draw, streamlined communication, and employ a common fire control software solution across mortar systems. FY 2020 funds will support engineering initiatives and prototyping of fire control line replaceable units (LRU) and software. The High Explosive Guided Mortar (HEGM) Project funded engineering development of precision guidance systems applicable to Indirect Fire mortar weapon systems. HEGM provides a precision capability to support the close fight in urban and complex terrain, while at the same time, reducing collateral damage. HEGM provides precision accuracy and effectiveness for 120mm mortar systems using precision guidance systems that will effectively reduce target delivery error. The HEGM capability will be developed through the use of improved guidance and control components and advanced airframe design that allow sufficient maneuver of the cartridge in flight to correct for induced error providing the ability to engage targets without the need to adjust fire. The HEGM Project was terminated in FY 2018 with close-out completion in FY 2019.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 613_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2020
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