Hypervelocity Projectile System
Abstract
Project L87 The Hypervelocity Projectile System (HVP) is a next-generation, common, low drag, guided cannon artillery projectile capable of completing multiple missions across different gun systems. HVP’s low drag aerodynamic design enables high-velocity, maneuverability and decreased time-to-target. These attributes coupled with accurate guidance electronics provide low-cost mission effectiveness against current threats and the ability to adapt to air and surface threats of the future. Integration with a fire control radar and sensor array will allow targeting of moving and relocatable surface targets beyond the range of conventional artillery as well as live fire intercepts of cruise and ballistic targets. Current estimates for a follow on development effort achieve an integrated system solution by FY22. Justification: FY2018 Base funding in the amount of $36.000 million supports the initiation of contract requirements package development, system evaluation, requirements/specification work, integration development and test plans. The Army will leverage Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) prototypes to transition this new start capability into a program of record. This is a New Start.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- L87_0604823A_5_2040_PB_2018
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