Fixed Wing Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (FW-APKWS)
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for FW- APKWS JCTD in FY 2010. The objective of the FW APKWS JCTD is to provide the legacy AV-8B and A-10 aircraft with a precision air-to-ground low collateral damage weapon for use in irregular warfare operating theaters and beyond. The FW- APKWS JCTD provides a guided rocket that will help fill the gap left by a diminishing supply of laser Maverick (LMAV) missiles which are out of production. In addition, these legacy platforms are not included as threshold platforms in the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) Program of Record (POR). The FW-APKWS JCTD is considered very low risk as it leverages the existing APKWS POR developing laser guided rockets for the AH-1W rotocraft. As such it is anticipating a rapid transition to the APKWS POR upon completion of the Military Utility Assessment (MUA). Deliverables will include documented Concept(s) of Operation, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, and the Technical Data Package necessary to offer a fixed-wing variant in the APKWS POR. In addition, 50 combat-ready residuals will be delivered (25 USN, 25 USAF). The Combatant Command/User Sponsor is the U.S. Central Operations Command (CENTCOM) and the Lead Service/Agency is USN (PMA-242).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- e26489e9ce97a4deb12645e3f228d892