M829E4 120mm Cartridge
Abstract
The M829E4 cartridge 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) equipped 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. After a competitive shoot off in FY 2011 ATK was awarded the option to continue EMD Phase II until its conclusion in FY 2014. FY 2012 supports the continuation of Phase II of the M829E4 cartridge Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD). FY 2013 funding supports design finalization, design verification, fabrication and testing of Design, Test and Evaluation hardware. The full performance of the M829E4 is obtained with an Ammuntion Data Link breech modification firing from the Abrams equipped tank.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 652_0603639A_4_2040_PB_2013
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