Future Combat Systems (FCS) Mounted Combat System (MCS) Provides Unique Capabilities

Abstract

The Future Combat Systems (FCS) Mounted Combat System (MCS) mission profile calls for a 3-man crew similar to that of the M1A1/2 Abrams main battle tank. The MCS, however, will be a more versatile weapon system capable of conducting full-spectrum operations and delivering greater deployability and lethality. The MCS is more deployable than the Abrams, in part, because of its significantly lighter weight. Likewise, MCS offers greater lethality than the Abrams family because of its beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) capability with the Mid-Range Munition (MRM). Together, these technologies will increase the MCS's main gun range significantly. This article discusses the FCS MCS's capabilities, including the MRM, the Dynamic Muzzle Reference Sensor (DMRS), the Advanced Fire Inhibit System (AFIS), the Ammunition Handling System (AHS), the Turret Transfer Unit (TTU), and the Turret Basket Magazine (TBM).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA490299

Entities

People

  • Cliff Calhoun

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Beyond Line Of Sight
  • Business Administration
  • Caseless Ammunition
  • Character Recognition
  • Command And Control
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Firing Rate
  • Guns
  • Line Of Sight
  • Military Personnel
  • Mission Profiles
  • Munitions
  • Targets
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons
  • Weight

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  • Military Science
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering