Adv Armor-Piercing (ADVAP) for Small Caliber Ammo

Abstract

Advanced Armor-Piercing (ADVAP): The ADVAP project is a critical technology development in response to the 7.62mm and 5.56mm Family of Ammunition Capabilities Development Documents (CDD). The nomenclature for the 7.62mm ADVAP is XM1158. The overall objective of the ADVAP project is to develop and Full Materiel Release (FMR) both 7.62mm XM1158 cartridge for the M240 machine gun and ADVAP ammunition in calibers below 7.62mm. The ADVAP ammunition in calibers below 7.62mm for the Next Generation Squad Weapons is referred to as the Special Purpose ammunition. The objective is to provide overmatch capability to defeat advanced light armored threats within typical machine gun engagement ranges. No funding requested in FY 2020. Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Family of Ammunition: The NGSW ammo is a new ammunition technology under development for use in the Next Generation Squad Weapon systems. The objective is to develop and Full Materiel Release (FMR) the new ammunition. No funding requested in FY 2020.

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Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
EP5_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2020

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  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

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