ADVANCED KINETIC ENERGY (AKE) 120MM CARTRIDGE
Abstract
The M829E4 round is a platform-delivered Line of Sight (LOS) munition that will provide capability for the current force Heavy Brigade Combat Team's (HBCT) commander to conduct decisive operations and destroy current and future enemy Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) with Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) and Active Protection Systems (APS) at ranges from 0-2km (T) and 0-4km (O). The M829E4 will provide the capability to destroy and or neutralize the adversary armor and capabilities. FY 2012 supports the continuation of Phase II of the M829E4 cartridge Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD). FY 2012 funding supports design finalization, design verification, testing and fabrication of Design, Test and Evaluation hardware and beginning of that testing. The Abrams Main Battle Tank must be equipped with an Ammunition Data Link in order to realize the full performance benefits of our future munitions including the M829E4 and AMP. The M829E4 is the next generation premier Kinetic Energy (KE) round and will replace the current Abrams KE round (M829A3). The M829E4 will provide lethal overmatch against designated threats throughout all combat operations, to include Military Operation in Urban Terrain (MOUT), mountain, and non-traditional battlefields. The increased performance against standard armor, ERA, and APS will allow for the use of fewer rounds and will increase survivability of the platform with improved defeat capability at extended ranges beyond 2km. M829E4 will be compatible with 120mm Current Force Abrams main battle tank and future 120mm platforms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 652_0603639A_4_2040_PB_2012
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