Enhanced Fuze for 70 mm Warhead (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This project will test and evaluate an electronic time delay mode which allows the pilot to change fuze settings in-flight and engage a wider range of targets. Special Operations Little Bird helicopter pilots are missing targets of opportunity, and shooting through targets, due to the inability to reset their rocket fuzes once airborne. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: this increased capability to defeat a variety of structures will significantly reduce current dependence on the use of expensive Joint Direct Attack Munitions and Hellfire rockets thereby providing an immediate cost savings for Department of Defense. Total RDT&E cost avoidance exceeds $67.000 million. An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract was established for 70 mm rockets and fuzes, and will be used by Special Forces for the next 20 years. Fielding reduction is greater than seven years. Completion date is estimated for September 2011.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- ec00398fc81369d017bf794e7150db31