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AMRDEC Technology As It Pertains To the Global War on Terror

39th Annual Gun & Ammunition / Missiles & Rockets Conference & Exhibition

Jason GilliamUS ARMY AMRDEC

Systems & Warheads

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Introduction

• Hellfire Mod-K Program

• Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS)

• TOW Bunker Buster

• Hellfire Mod-K Program

• Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS)

• TOW Bunker Buster

AMRDEC Support of Global War on TerrorAMRDEC Support of Global War on Terror

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HELLFIRE Mod-K

Objective: Develop a Fragmentation Sleeve for Hellfire II Missile to Meet Urgent Operational Necessity

Objective: Develop a Fragmentation Sleeve for Hellfire II Missile to Meet Urgent Operational Necessity

Successful Fielding Resulted in Continuing Requests

Successful Fielding Resulted in Continuing Requests

• Development Concept– External Modification to

Current Fielded Missile System

– Ability to Modify Missiles and Containers in Field Locations

– Minimize Logistics Impact

– Ability to Ship Modified Missiles

– Field in Four Months

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Purpose of the Program

• Add An Anti-Personnel / Anti-Material Capability for Hellfire Missile System

– Optimize Fragment Lethality Against Broad Range of Targets

– Minimize Shaped Charge Performance Degradation

– Meet Urgent Operational Necessity

– Mission Capable – Limited Qualification

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Elements of Design

• Sleeve Design

– Attachment / Hinge

– Fragment Size and Material

– Internal Scoring

– Adhesive

– Missile Integration

• Adapt Shipping Container to Accommodate Missile Sleeve

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Mod-K Fragment Sleeve

Comparison of Baseline Missile& Steel Sleeve Fragmentation

Baseline Hellfire II

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Mod-K Fragment Sleeve

Comparison of Baseline Missile& Steel Sleeve Fragmentation

Baseline Hellfire II

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SUV Door Penetration

Multiple External Perforations

Several Internal Perforations

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Flight Test Results

• No Launch Rail Interference

• Aerodynamics Proven

• Flight Stability Proven

• Hit Accuracy Not Compromised

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Mod-K Conclusions

• Significant Increase in Number of Lethal Fragments

• Provides Capability Against Personnel and Light Vehicle Targets

• Sleeve Design Has Minimal Effect on RHA Penetration

• Fragment Sleeve Expands the Role of HF Missile for Targets of Opportunity

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Block I: Precision Guidance for 2.75” rockets

Block II: Warhead & Fuze Development

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Develop, flight demonstrate, and integrate onto the AH-64 APACHE a low cost, accurate 2.75 inch guided rocket that provides a standoff range surgical strike capability against specified soft point targets.

Supports APKWSSDD StartProvides precision strike

capability to HYDRA-70rockets

MNS APPROVED02/96

ORD APPROVED03/00

• Hydra-70 range• HELLFIRE-like accuracy• Reduced fratricide• Enhanced survivability• Reduced cost/kill• Increased stowed kills• Reduced collateral damage• Minimize platform mods• Current logistics

(1-6Km) (~1m)

(accuracy)(standoff)(2x to 4x)

(4x to 20x)(>2x)

(screw-on kit)(screw-on kit)

Requirements Summary

BLOCK I OBJECTIVES

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Expanded Target Set

TruckTruck

MANPADSMANPADSMOUT / Non-Hardened Field StructuresMOUT / Non-Hardened Field Structures

IFVIFV

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TECHNICAL APPROACH

Semi-Active Laser (SAL) Lock On After Launch (LOAL)Engagement of individual targets with high probability of single shot hit requires terminal or command to line-of-sight

guidance. Low signature targets embedded in complex, cluttered environments can only be reliably engaged through visual

acquisition & operator designation.

Semi-Active Laser (SAL) Lock On After Launch (LOAL)Engagement of individual targets with high probability of single shot hit requires terminal or command to line-of-sight

guidance. Low signature targets embedded in complex, cluttered environments can only be reliably engaged through visual

acquisition & operator designation.

M423 Fuze M151 10lb HE Warhead

BASELINE HYDRA-70 ROCKET

SAL Laser SeekersInbedded in Delta Wing

Guidance Section

MK66 Mod IV Rocket Motor

Provides precision strikecapability to HYDRA-70

rockets

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Proposed APKWS Block II Objectives

• Insensitive Munition Compliance Is Main Focus

• Improved Warhead and Fuze Lethality

• Improved MIL-STD 1316 Fuze

• Program Ends in FY05 with TRL 6 Prototype Designs and Supporting Test Data

• Low Risk Transition to APKWS Block II SDD in FY06

• Insensitive Munition Compliance Is Main Focus

• Improved Warhead and Fuze Lethality

• Improved MIL-STD 1316 Fuze

• Program Ends in FY05 with TRL 6 Prototype Designs and Supporting Test Data

• Low Risk Transition to APKWS Block II SDD in FY06

Integrate Technologies to Replace the Current M151 and M423

Integrate Technologies to Replace the Current M151 and M423

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M151 Warhead Description

Point Detonating Fuze

Comp B Explosive

Cast Iron

Current DesignCurrent Design

• Designed 40 Years Ago• 65% of Fragments less

than 5 grains• Narrow Spray of

Fragments• Impact Fuze

Potential ImprovementsPotential Improvements

• Improved Fragmentation• More Efficient Case

Shape• Enhance Blast Explosives• Delay Fuzing for MOUT

Targets

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Least EfficientLeast Efficient Most EfficientMost EfficientLeast CostLeast Cost Most CostMost Cost

Fragmentation Technology

Efficient Mass/EnergyOptimized Lethality,

More Cost

Efficient Mass/EnergyOptimized Lethality,

More Cost

Less Wasted Mass/EnergyImproved Lethality,

Low Cost

Less Wasted Mass/EnergyImproved Lethality,

Low Cost

Wasted Mass/EnergyWasted Mass/Energy

Preformed Fragmentation

Preformed Fragmentation

Embossed Fragmentation

Embossed Fragmentation

Natural Fragmentation

Natural Fragmentation

Tungsten fragmentsTungsten fragments

Pearson or V-Notch Scoring

Pearson or V-Notch Scoring

M151 WarheadM151 Warhead

Optimization Balances Cost and PerformanceOptimization Balances Cost and Performance

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Effects of Enhanced Blast

We Want to Manage the Energy Release of the Explosive in Order to Maximize the Blast Impulse and Temperature FluxWe Want to Manage the Energy Release of the Explosive in Order to Maximize the Blast Impulse and Temperature Flux

Many Structures Survive High Load, Short

Duration, Blast Pressures

Many Structures Survive High Load, Short

Duration, Blast Pressures

Increased Impulse (Pressure Over Time)

Causes Greater Damage

Increased Impulse (Pressure Over Time)

Causes Greater Damage

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Features of the APKWS Block II Fuze

• Integrated Development With Block II Warhead

• Meet Applicable Safety Standards (i.e., Dual Safe)

• Fuze May Include These Modes:

• Point Detonating

• Delay Detonating

• Proximity Function

• Integrated Development With Block II Warhead

• Meet Applicable Safety Standards (i.e., Dual Safe)

• Fuze May Include These Modes:

• Point Detonating

• Delay Detonating

• Proximity Function

Lethality Drives the Fuze RequirementLethality Drives the Fuze Requirement

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• Design for IM

• Enhanced Fragmentation

• Enhanced Blast

• Dual Safe Fuze

• Design for IM

• Enhanced Fragmentation

• Enhanced Blast

• Dual Safe Fuze

APKWS Block II Warhead and Fuze Program Will Provide the Capability to Defeat the Current and Evolving Threat

APKWS Block II Warhead and Fuze Program Will Provide the Capability to Defeat the Current and Evolving Threat

Next Step:Next Step:

APKWS Program Summary

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Objective: Provide Stryker ATGM with capability to breach masonry walls and defeat bunkers until Mobile Gun System becomes available.

Objective: Provide Stryker ATGM with capability to breach masonry walls and defeat bunkers until Mobile Gun System becomes available.

TOW Bunker Buster

500 Missiles Delivered on Schedule and Within Budget500 Missiles Delivered on Schedule and Within Budget

• Systems & Warheads Led Effort

– 12 Months R&D

– 3 Months Production

• Development Concept– Designed Warhead

– Missile Integration/ Retrofit

– Warhead and Missile Test

– Hardware Fabrication

– Developed TDP

– Led Production Effort

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TOW BB WarheadTOW BB Warhead

Conduit CoverConduit Cover

Warhead, Explosive FilledWarhead, Explosive Filled

Pad, SealPad, Seal

Plate, Seal (welded)Plate, Seal (welded)

Forward SkinForward Skin

Booster PelletBooster Pellet

Delay AssyDelay Assy

Aft RingAft Ring

Insulator RingInsulator Ring

Compression PadCompression Pad

S&A (M114)S&A (M114)

Insulator DiscInsulator Disc

Scuff PadsScuff Pads

Crush Switch AssyCrush Switch Assy

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TOW Bunker Buster

• Thermobaric Variant• Thermobaric Variant

Potential OpportunityPotential Opportunity

Major AccomplishmentsMajor Accomplishments

• Designed HE Bulk Charge Warhead

• Designed Fuze Delay Assembly

• Designed HE Bulk Charge Warhead

• Designed Fuze Delay Assembly

• Integration Resulted in Negligible Effects on Flight Performance

• Testing and Qualification• Production Completed by May 03

• Integration Resulted in Negligible Effects on Flight Performance

• Testing and Qualification• Production Completed by May 03

2Q FY022Q FY02 3Q FY023Q FY02 4Q FY024Q FY02 1Q FY031Q FY03 2Q FY032Q FY03

Arena #1Arena #1 Arena #2Arena #2 Arena #3Arena #3 Arena #4Arena #4

Preliminary Design ReviewPreliminary Design Review Critical Design ReviewCritical Design Review

FinalDesignFinal

Design

Flight TestingFlight Testing Qual TestingQual Testing

Initial DesignInitial Design

Static/Flight TestingStatic/Flight Testing

PRODUCTIONPRODUCTION

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TOW Bunker Buster – Wall Engagement

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TOW Bunker Buster – Building Engagement

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TOW Bunker Buster Program Summary

• Quick Reaction Program- 12 Months R&D- 3 Months Limited Production at Army Depot

• Currently Fielded for Stryker Brigade- 500 Missiles

• Primary Mission to Support MOUT Wall Breaching

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AMRDEC Support to Global War On Terror

• Expertise With Army Precision Guided Missiles Enables Quick Reaction Modifications to Support Unique and Urgent Mission Requirements

• Prototype and Limited Production Capability

• Working Relationship with All Missile Prime Contractors and Other Stakeholders

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TOW Bunker Buster – Bunker Engagement