40 mm L60 High Explosive Incendiary (HEI) (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This project will qualify multiple sources of 40 mm L60 HEI ammunition for the AC-130 gunship, Air Force Special Operations Command's (AFSOC) premier combat support aircraft. AFSOC had planned to replace its Bofors 40 mm canon with a 30 mm Bushmaster but due to fire control integration issues, AFSOC is no longer pursuing that as an option. The 40 mm ammunition replacement is now a critical requirement. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: after January 2011, the 40 mm ammunition will no longer be available for AFSOC missions at the current rate of usage. Total RDT&E cost avoidance exceeds $20.500 million. Fielding reduction is greater than ten years. Completion date is scheduled for December 2010.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 654174a6c8426dd4813d76e6cd9c75a8