Future Combat Systems (FCS) Creates Cannon and Mortar Synergy

Abstract

In June 2008, the first FCS Manned Ground Vehicle (MGV), the Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon (NLOS-C), will be on display in Washington, DC, marking the first new Army cannon in many years. The NLOS-C is one of the eight MGVs. Program Manager FCS (Brigade Combat Team (PM FCS(BCT)) is leveraging previous and current research and development efforts to create synergy between cannons and mortars, without duplication of effort. This is a quantum leap forward in fire support capabilities for the Army.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA491171

Entities

People

  • Jeff James
  • Kirby Beard
  • Vincent J. Tolbert

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Fire Support
  • Guns
  • Ignition Systems
  • Indirect Fire
  • Laser Ignition Systems
  • Mortar Ammunition
  • Munitions
  • Navigation
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Propellants
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Assisted Projectiles
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

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  • Library and Information Science
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing