PIM Improvement Program

Abstract

The current Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) is an Acquisition Category (ACAT) 1C Acquisition program which consists of the Self Propelled Howitzer (SPH) and the Carrier Ammunition Tracked (CAT). The PIM Improvement Program is intended to address the current Howitzer capability gap based on a capability needs assessment performed by the user community to restore indirect fires support overmatch to the United States Army. This effort will evaluate developing technologies to determine which configuration will add optimal value to the Army. This effort will consist of multiple increments to spiral technology as it matures and may include, but is not limited to mobility, survivability, reliability, supportability, and lethality upgrades such as the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) modernization effort to integrate a new cannon, gun mount, gun drive systems, fire control systems, autoloader, and optionally-manned capability into a Howitzer platform. Analysis will be required to evaluate the impact of the new cannon technology and modifications required to support ammunition automation, remote firing, and remote movement on the vehicle chassis, cab, suspension, mobility, and electronic architecture. This effort will develop, evaluate, build, and test prototypes.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: FF9_0203743A_7_2040_PB_2021

Tags

Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

• Marksmanship and Weaponry.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics
• Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems