High Energy Missile: A Comparative Study

Abstract

This study uses a simple spreadsheet model to simulate a one-on-one engagement between two combat vehicles with the objective of comparing the performance of the High Energy Missile (HEMi) mounted on a Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV3) with that of the LAV TOW Under Armour (LAV TUA), the Mobile Gun System, and the 25 mm APFSDS on a LAV3. These BLUE systems were placed in conflict with a variety of RED threats, both guided and unguided. The results suggest that in long-range engagements or in engagements with a T-80U at any range, the LAV3 carrying the HEMi is the superior system. Both the MGS and the LAV3 with a 25 mm APFSDS are better suited to shorter-range engagements against a BMP2.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA633793

Entities

People

  • Michelle C. Straver
  • Pierre Fournier

Organizations

  • DRDC Valcartier

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Classification
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Energy
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Guided Missiles
  • High Energy
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • National Security
  • Operations Research
  • Security
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Urban Areas
  • Vehicles
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Military Science
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • ballistics.