XM1128 development and testing
Abstract
Indirect Fire: Develop the 155mm HE projectile, XM1128 with a base burner to reduce drag and provide capability of a fully zone-able projectile with a maximum range of 30km when fired from a 39 caliber cannon. Activities include the study and fabrication of a reliable igniter and base bleed grain, producibility study of metal parts and pre-production prototyping with initial tooling. Initiate hazard classification and lethality analysis, verification of structural integrity of one piece body. Additional actions include the definition of projectile aerodynamics across entire launch Mach spectrum, characterization of the base burn performance, definition of muzzle velocity and range overlap at all MACS charges and complete qualification testing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- a527f326bd5a20d9aef079e8615459f4