Precision Guidance Kit

Abstract

The Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) is a course correcting fuze that provides precision accuracy and efficiency for current and future 155mm High Explosive (HE) projectiles by eliminating a portion of the inherent errors associated with ballistic firing solutions which effectively reduces the number of projectiles required to execute fire missions. PGK utilizes a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and internal Guidance and Navigation Computer to accomplish its mission with point detonating and height of burst fuzing functions. The PGK M1156E1 effort will incorporate and qualify state of the art technologies to increase the functionality of PGK in GPS degraded environments as well as compatibility with the Army's new long range cannon (Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA)) and projectiles which will be fielded during the PGK Life Cycle. PGK Anti-Jam (PGK-AJ) supports the National Defense Strategy, the Army Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) Cross Functional Team (CFT), future 155mm projectiles and M777 Long Range Cannon (LRC) initiatives. FY 2020 funding supports the award of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract initiating system design and prototype development for PGK-AJ.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
S36_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2020

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Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space

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