Lightweight Cartridge Case for Small Caliber Ammo
Abstract
The Lightweight Small Caliber Ammunition (LSCA) program is a critical technology development in response to the 7.62mm and .50 Caliber Family of Ammunition Capabilities Development Documents (CDD). The goal of the LSCA Program is to reduce the Soldier load through reduction in ammunition weight. The LSCA Program will develop and field 7.62mm LSCA cartridges that will provide the same capabilities as the M80A1 and M62A1 cartridges. The LSCA cartridge will be designed to be compatible with all Army 7.62mm weapon systems, but specifically optimized to work in the M240 Machine Gun. After the 7.62mm cartridge is matured a .50 Caliber variant will be developed. FY 2017 funding will support the source selection evaluation process and the development of entrance and exit criteria for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Phase I efforts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- EP6_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2017
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