AMC Advanced Warhead Technologies U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center International Armaments Technology Symposium & Exhibition June 14-16 2004 Briefer: Richard Fong Armament Engineering Technology Center
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AMC
Advanced Warhead Technologies
U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering CommandArmament Research, Development and Engineering Center
International Armaments TechnologySymposium & Exhibition
June 14-16 2004
Briefer: Richard FongArmament Engineering Technology Center
Future Combat Vehicles
70 Tons
Today
20 Tons
(2 per C17)
(1 per C130)
Lighter ?
2005 - 2025
40 Tons
More Deployable ?
Survivable ?
More Lethal ?
Our Challenge ...
Objective Force
Major Lethality Technology InvestmentsMajor Lethality Technology Investments
MEMS IMU
Multi-Mode Warheads
NLOS-M ObjectiveCannon Objective Crew
Served Weapon
LtWt MachineGun & Ammo
See First
Act First
LADAR SensorsF/ Smart Munitions
Novel/Nano-StructuredEnergetics
Mid-RangeMunition
MEMSS&A
(OICW)
Commander’sDecision Aids
Acoustic/SeismicSensors
Understand First
11" Drop
94"
-8°
35° max load
40° max fire
95 percentile personnel shown
360° continuous traverse
FCS 120mm LOS/BLOS ATD
Agile Target Effects
Finish Decisively
Common Smart Submunitions
AdvancedWarhead Tech
Advanced Energetics
Smart Munitions
Infantry Ammo
U.S. Army ARDECCenter of Excellence for Warheads & Energetics
Providing Overmatching Lethality for the Objective Force!!!Providing Overmatching Lethality for the Objective Force!!!
Develop and demonstrate technology for:•Lighter compact SC anti-armor warheads, withcurrent or better anti-armor performance.
•Robust armor defeat with some multi-purposecapability against bunkers, urban targets(masonry walls etc.), helicopters andpersonnel targets.
DEFEAT ARMOR!
Bunkers
Multi-purpose Warheadfor FCS munition - MRM
CompactShapedCharge
Affordability:• Cost Drivers: Liner Materials, S&A Technology• Liner materials with proven production base• Less expensive S&As through electronics
Payoff:• Increased maneuverability and range of munitions• Increased munitions lethality over a broader spectrum of targets• Lighter munitions, less required munitions, faster deployment
Urban Structures
Helicopters
Shaped ChargeShaped Charge“OCSW Armor-Piercing Ammo Redesign”“OCSW Armor-Piercing Ammo Redesign”
•Transitioned Advanced Warheads To Major Weapon Systems•Developing Enabling Technologies & Advanced Warheads for FCSMunitions (smaller, lighter, more lethal, multi-purpose)
•Developing Robust Kill Mechanism For APS To Defeat Both C.E.& K.E. Threats
U.S. Army ARDEC IS……….THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR ADVANCED WARHEADSSUPPORTING THE ARMY’S TRANSFORMATION !