FCS Mounted Combat System (MCS) Ammunition
Abstract
The Advanced Multi Purpose (AMP) program is scheduled to enter Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) in FY 2012. The AMP program is a direct fire line of sight 120mm large caliber munition to be developed for the Abrams Main Battle Tank, as well as other future 120mm direct fire platforms. It has three modes of operation including point detonate, delay, and airburst. AMP is the materiel solution for breaching reinforced concrete walls and defeating Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Teams from 50m to 2000m (T) and 50m to 4500m (O), a validated gap that cannot currently be met with existing stockpiled ammunition. Additional targets include bunkers, dismounted infantry, light armor and obstacle reduction. Added benefits of the AMP program come from the consolidation of capabilities currently provided by four stockpiled 120mm munitions including the M830 HEAT-MP-T, M830A1 HEAT-MP-T, M908 OR-T and the M1028 Canister. This consolidation addresses current 120mm aging stockpile issues, results in a reduced logistical burden, and provides the Warfighter with the operational benefit of being able to battle carry a single munition for various target engagement scenarios. AMP will increase platform survivability by providing a lethal overmatch throughout traditional and non-traditional combat operations including Military Operation in Urban Terrain (MOUT). The Abrams Main Battle Tank must be equipped with an Ammunition Data Link in order for the full performance benefit of AMP and other future munitions to be realized. FY13 funding will be utilized to evaluate and demonstrate competing EMD prototypes, conduct source selection efforts, make initial EMD contract award(s), and initiate contractor EMD efforts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 656_0603639A_4_2040_PB_2012
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