Enhanced Lethality Multi-Purpose Tank Munition for FCS
Abstract
Responding to the materiel needs of the U.S. soldier is a challenge requiring engineers and scientists to bridge capability gaps by developing systems that counter or prevent the threats of our enemies. The Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center (ARDEC) continually reacts to these needs by developing and inserting advancing technology to create systems which effectively allow our soldiers to dominate the battlefield. Along the front line, infantry and mounted task forces provide street level defense and security, subsequently creating a need for munitions in urban combat. These needs translate into user requirements which are generally designated as specifications for a munition, and ultimately define key goals for a project. Specifically within ARDEC, the Mounted Combat System (MCS) and Abrams Ammunition System Technologies Army Technology Objective (MAASTATO) aims to develop and enhance large caliber ammunition and related systems. Within this area of development, ARDEC in 2 years subsequently demonstrated a single multi-purpose munition that can effectively defeat various urban targets. This munition is known as 120mm XM1069 Line-of-Sight Multi-Purpose munition (LOS-MP).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA481078
Entities
People
- Eric Scheper
- Jesse Sunderland
- Matthew D. Hall
- Stewart Gilman
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center