Mr. Antony Sebasto

18 Pages·2007·2.6 MB·English

U.S. Army Armament Research,
Development, and Engineering
Center (ARDEC) Update
Presented to
NDIA 42nd Annual Armament
Systems: Guns and Missile
Systems Conference
25 April 2007
Anthony J. Sebasto
U.S. Army Armament Research, Development,
and Engineering Center (ARDEC)
[email protected]
973-724-6198
ARDEC Mission
Life Cycle Engineering & Support
Excalibur
Lightweight Dismounted Mortar
R&D
Lightweight Handheld Mortar
Ballistic Computer, XM32
SUPPORT
DEMIL TOTAL PROD
LIFE
Plasma Arc Furnace
CYCLE
FIELD SUPPORT
Supercritical Water
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
Oxidation
M240B 7.62MM Machine Gun 5.56/7.62
40mm Multi-Shot Launcher
…Providing Over 90% of the Army’s Lethality
ARDEC at a Glance
• Established “Center of Mass” for Armament Systems
and Munitions for Joint Services
• Proven track-record supporting transition of
technologies to the field; since early FY 05.....
• >28 Material Releases (MR) (>40 since early FY03)
• >34 Urgent MR (>50 since early FY03)
• ARDEC Personnel ~ 3000; ~900 new hires since FY99
• >$100M invested in “World Class” experimental R&D
facilities since mid-90’s; Additional $75M planned
• Strong partnerships with Industry, Academia, and
other Government agencies.
• In-house rapid prototyping initiatives demonstrating
new desired capabilities, supporting production
prove-out and initial fielding demands
• >$125M Tech Base portfolio addressing Joint needs
2004 & 2006 Army Large R&D Lab of the Year
R&D and Experimentation Facilities
Major Examples
Davidson Advanced Warhead Opened Precision Armaments Lab Opened
1996 2000
Development Facility
$8.8M
$11.7M
• Maximum 50 TNT equivalent capability • 2 Lab grade elevators for sensor dev
• 100m indoor warhead test range • 3 Target locations; 150m, 400m, & 1500m
Opened
Armament Technology Facility Armament Software Engineering Cntr
2003
Opened
2005
$8.4M
$15.5M
• 100 & 300m indoor ranges • Integrated S/W & H/W development/integration
• Environmental chambers • Multi-platform SOSI highbay capability
New Facilities Under Construction
Breaking “Old” Grounds
Soft Recovery System (SRS) Opening High Energy Propellant Formulation
May Davidson Advanced Warhead
Facility Opening
FY07
Development Facility FY08
$9.0M
$17.7M
• High-g test Munition/Components to 20K g’s • 45,000 ft2 Propellant Pilot Plant
• 155mm capability (current); Only one in existence • Characterization Laboratories
• Navy 5”, 120mm mortar, and EM Gun planned • Magazine Storage / Offices
Opening
Pyrotechnic Research & Opening Explosives R&D Loading Facility FY09
FY08
Technology Complex
$8.0M
$9.9M
• 28,000 ft2 Melt Pour Operations & Engineering
• 33,000 ft2 Engineering Offices & Laboratories
• Climate Controlling Machining
• Pilot manufacturing facility
• Explosive Pressing, Cast Cure, & X-Ray
• Energetic stowage
Material Releases (MR) & Urgent MRs
FY05 to Present
Materiel Release Items Urgent MR Items
Materiel Release Items Urgent MR Items
•• RReecceeiivveerr,, RRaaddiioo FFiirriinngg DDeevviiccee:: MM1177 ((RReemmoottee AAccttiivvaattiioonn •• XXMM111100 SSeemmii--AAuuttoommaattiicc SSnniippeerr SSyysstteemm
Munitions System (RAMS)
Munitions System (RAMS) • Enhanced M113A2 Rapid Entry Vehicle, Spirals 1 and 2
• Enhanced M113A2 Rapid Entry Vehicle, Spirals 1 and 2
• M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge
• M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge • USMC GG04 Rubber Ball Grenade (Army XM104)
• USMC GG04 Rubber Ball Grenade (Army XM104)
• M278 2.75-inch IR Rocket with Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket
• M278 2.75-inch IR Rocket with Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket
• Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model TA31F
Motor • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model TA31F
Motor
(to USASOC, USAREUR, NGB, FORSCOM)
• M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) (to USASOC, USAREUR, NGB, FORSCOM)
• M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS)
• Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare
155mm Propelling Charge • Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare
155mm Propelling Charge
(30,000 to ARCENT-CFLCC)
• M777A1 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer (30,000 to ARCENT-CFLCC)
• M777A1 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer
•• MM11004400 110055mmmm CCaanniisstteerr CCaarrttrriiddggee •• MMkk113355 MMoodd 11 SSiiggnnaall IIlllluummiinnaattiioonn KKiitt,, VVaarriioouuss CCoolloorr ––PPeenn
•• MM778822 MMuullttii--OOppttiioonn FFuuzzee AArrttiilllleerryy ((MMOOFFAA)) FFllaarree ((99,,770000 ttoo AARRCCEENNTT--CCFFLLCCCC))
• Mk7 Mod 2 Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model
• Mk7 Mod 2 Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model
(APOBS), Tactical TA31RCO-M4 with LFU/ARD (to USASOC, USARPAC, NGB,
(APOBS), Tactical TA31RCO-M4 with LFU/ARD (to USASOC, USARPAC, NGB,
•• MMkk77 MMoodd 22 AAPPOOBBSS,, TTrraaiinniinngg AAiidd FFOORRSSCCOOMM,, EEUUSSAA))
• M264 2.75-inch Red Phosphorous Smoke Screening • M32 Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC)
• M264 2.75-inch Red Phosphorous Smoke Screening • M32 Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC)
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• M720A1 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M734A1 Multi-
• M720A1 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M734A1 Multi- • M927 105mm High Explosive Rocket Assist (HERA) Cartridge
• M927 105mm High Explosive Rocket Assist (HERA) Cartridge
Option Fuze
Option Fuze • M100 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition (GREM)
• M100 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition (GREM)
• M768 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M783 PD/DLY
• M768 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M783 PD/DLY
• M101 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition – Target Practice (GREM-
Fuze • M101 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition – Target Practice (GREM-
Fuze
TP)
• Mk243 Mod 0 9mm Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) TP)
• Mk243 Mod 0 9mm Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
• Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare
Cartridge • Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare
Cartridge
•• MM225555AA11 22..7755 iinncchh RRoocckkeett FFlleecchheettttee WWaarrhheeaadd wwiitthh MM443399 •• MMkk114422 MMoodd 00 SSiiggnnaall IIlllluummiinnaattiioonn KKiitt,, WWhhiittee SSttaarr ––PPeenn FFllaarree
RS Fuze and Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket Motor • M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge (to FORSCOM)
RS Fuze and Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket Motor • M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge (to FORSCOM)
•• MM111111 IImmpprroovveedd PPoossiittiioonn aanndd AAzziimmuutthh DDeetteerrmmiinniinngg •• XXMM332288 4400mmmm MMuullttii--sshhoott GGrreennaaddee LLaauunncchheerr ((MMGGLL)) ((8899 ttoo
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• M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle
• M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle • Enhanced M113 – Rapid Entry Vehicle
• Enhanced M113 – Rapid Entry Vehicle
Material Releases (MR) & Urgent MRs
FY05 to Present
MMaatteerriieell RReelleeaassee IItteemmss ––CCoonn’’tt…… UUrrggeenntt MMRR IItteemmss ––CCoonn’’tt……
• XM1092 12 Gauge Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking
• MK281 Mod 0 40mm Practice Cartridge • XM1092 12 Gauge Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking
• MK281 Mod 0 40mm Practice Cartridge
Munition (ERNLMMs)
Munition (ERNLMMs)
• M879 81mm Full Range Practice Mortar Cartridge
• M879 81mm Full Range Practice Mortar Cartridge • XM1091 40mm Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking Munition
• XM1091 40mm Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking Munition
(ERNLMMs)
• M21 Modernized Demolition Initiator (MDI), Cap, (ERNLMMs)
• M21 Modernized Demolition Initiator (MDI), Cap,
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Magazines
Magazines
• M192 Lightweight Ground Mount (LWGM)
• M192 Lightweight Ground Mount (LWGM)
• Mk79 Mod 2 Signal Kit, Personnel Distress: Red Color – Pen
• Mk79 Mod 2 Signal Kit, Personnel Distress: Red Color – Pen
•• PPaallaaddiinn DDiiggiittaall FFiirree CCoonnttrrooll SSyysstteemm ((PPDDFFCCSS)) FFllaarree
• BBU-35/B Impulse Cartridge
• BBU-35/B Impulse Cartridge
• M240H 7.62mm Aviation Machine Gun
• M240H 7.62mm Aviation Machine Gun
• FN303 Less Lethal Launcher and Associated Equipment
• FN303 Less Lethal Launcher and Associated Equipment
• M393A3 High Explosive Plastic with Tracer (HEP-T)
• M393A3 High Explosive Plastic with Tracer (HEP-T) • XM101 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations
• XM101 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations
105mm Cartridge
105mm Cartridge (CROWS)
(CROWS)
• M930E1 120mm Illuminating Mortar Cartridge
• M467A1 Target Practice with Tracer (TP-T) 105mm • M930E1 120mm Illuminating Mortar Cartridge
• M467A1 Target Practice with Tracer (TP-T) 105mm
CCaarrttrriiddggee •• MM227788 22..7755--iinncchh IIRR RRoocckkeett wwiitthh MMkk6666 MMoodd 44 RRoocckkeett MMoottoorr
• Matrix System plus spares
• Paladin Software Version 7 for the M109A6 Howitzer • Matrix System plus spares
• Paladin Software Version 7 for the M109A6 Howitzer
AAuuttoommaattiicc FFiirree CCoonnttrrooll SSyysstteemm ((AAFFCCSS)) •• PPllaattoooonn--SSiizzee NNoonn--LLeetthhaall CCaappaabbiilliittiieess SSeett
• X26E Advanced Taser Weapon and Associated Equipment
• Software Version 7.P for the M109A6 Paladin Digital • X26E Advanced Taser Weapon and Associated Equipment
• Software Version 7.P for the M109A6 Paladin Digital
FFiirree CCoonnttrrooll SSyysstteemm ((PPDDFFCCSS)) •• HHeecckklleerr && KKoocchh MMPP55--AA55 aanndd MMPP55KK--PPDDWW 99mmmm SSuubbmmaacchhiinnee
Guns
• M2 Vehicle Light-Weight Arresting Device (VLAD) Guns
• M2 Vehicle Light-Weight Arresting Device (VLAD)
• M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle
• M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle
•• MM8855 TTrraaiinneerr,, RReecceeiivveerr,, RRaaddiioo FFiirriinngg DDeevviiccee:: MM8855 •• MM220033 GGrreennaaddee LLaauunncchheerr DDaayy NNiigghhtt SSiigghhtt ((DDNNSS)),, MMooddeell 11880000
(Remote Activation Munitions System (RAMS) Trainer)
(Remote Activation Munitions System (RAMS) Trainer) Black with Tritium Sights
Black with Tritium Sights
• Vehicle Lightweight Arresting Device
• Vehicle Lightweight Arresting Device
• Bradley Reactive Armor Tiles “A2” Vehicle Sets to ARCENT
• Bradley Reactive Armor Tiles “A2” Vehicle Sets to ARCENT
• A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Armor Tile Sets
• A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Armor Tile Sets
Urgent Material Releases
Some Recent Examples
M1028 120mm Canister Cartridge M113A2 Rapid Entry Vehicle (REV)
12 ga
Shotgun
Modular Crowd
Control Munition
• Non-lethal response under armor with
• New Anti-Personnel capabilities for
• 4 modified M870 shotguns
Abrams Tank out to 500m+
• 6 Modular Crowd Control Munitions
• >15,000 rounds fielded to Army/Marines.
• 4 vehicles fielded
M100 Rifle Launched Grenade Munition M927 105mm High Explosive Rocket Assist
(HERA) Cartridge
• Extended range capability to 16km+ to meet
critical mission need
• Door Breaching Munition fired from M16A2 • Combination new production and M913
and M4 with standard 5.56mm M855 rounds. conversion yielded ~3600 cartridges
• 300 tactical/1250 training rounds fielded • ~700 cartridges fielded
Rapid Prototyping Initiatives
Examples of “Tech Push” for Early User Demo’s AND
Support to Production Requirements
Gunner’s Protection Kits (GPKs)
RG31 GPK SOCOM GPK
• Modified O-GPK •Expanded Requirements
• ARDEC LRIP underway • ARDEC LRIP underway Sculpted Transparent Armor
• Curved Transparent Armor
M1114 Objective GPK (O-GPK)
• Enhanced Situational Awareness
• Concept Demo in 6 Months MAJOR DESIGN GOALS
• Concept demo planned May 07
• ARDEC Level III TDP • Maximize protection level & area
• Depot Production for >15K GPKs
• Minimize weight
• Maintain situational awareness
• Use existing attachment points
• Utilize proven ballistic materials Engineering Boat (MK1)
• Minimize number of components Survivability Enhancements
Stryker Cupula Shield
• Interface with standard weapon mounts •Baseline Design Complete
• PM Request • Prototype Demo Planned May 07
• Modularity
• Concept Demo in 90 days • LRIP Quantity Planned 3rdQ FY07
• ARDEC LRIP to OIF (7 Brigades)
Close Coordination with Customers Key to
an Integrated Solution for Survivability,
Lethality, and Situational Awareness
Rapid Prototyping Initiatives
Examples of “Tech Push” for Early User Demo’s AND
Support to Production/Fielding Requirements
Remote Armaments for Unmanned Platforms
Tactical Amphibious
Ground System (TAGS)
Picatinny LtWt Mount on TAGS Obj NLOS Mortar Technology
• ARDEC in-house developed mount • Elevating automated turret concept
• <200lb weight class with M240/M249 • Demo on surrogate platforms FY07-09
• 3 mounts supporting customer demos
Key Design Challenges:
“I’m ready to
deploy with this • Weight/Cube/Power
unit and SWORDS”
• Weapon Re-arm/Automation
-SGT, 1-3 Cavalry,
• Integration on COTS platforms
3BDE/3ID
• Communications
Special Weapon Observation-
• Roof and internal structures
Remote Armament Sys Tech
Reconnaissance Direct Action
• No fire zones / motion inhibits
• Weapon designs specifically for
System (SWORDS)
• Vehicle dynamics unmanned platforms
• Safety Confirmation Jun 06
• Ease of integration/functionality
• 3 Deployed to 3rd ID for Training • EMI
• Concept demos FY08/09
• Urgent Material Release expected
Valuable Lessons Learned on Design and
Safety Considerations to Apply to Remote
Armament Programs