The Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) (formerly Hughes) AH-64D Apache is the Army's primary attack helicopter. It is a quick-reacting, airborne weapon system that can fight close and deep to destroy, disrupt, or delay enemy forces. The Apache is designed to fight and survive during the day, night, and in adverse weather throughout the world. The principal mission of the Apache is the destruction of high-value targets with the HELLFIRE missile. It is also capable of employing a 30mm M230 chain gun and Hydra 70 (2.75 inch) rockets that are lethal against a wide variety of targets. The Apache has a full range of aircraft survivability equipment and has the ability to withstand hits from rounds up to 23mm in critical areas. The AH-64 is air transportable in the C-5, C-141 and C-17 cargo aircraft.
The AH-64 Longbow Apache is a remanufactured and upgraded version of the AH-64A Apache attack helicopter. The primary modifications to the Apache are the addition of a millimetre-wave Fire Control Radar (FCR) target acquisition system, the fire-and-forget Longbow Hellfire air-to-ground missile, updated T700-GE-701C engines, and a fully-integrated cockpit. In addition, the aircraft incorporates improved survivability, communications and navigation capabilities.
SPECS
Length 58.17 feet (17.73m)
Height 16.25 feet (4.95m)
Wing Span 17.15 feet (5.227m)
Primary Mission Gross Weight 16,601lb (7530kg)
Hover out-of-ground-effect 9,480 feet (2889m)
Vertical rate of climb 1,475 fpm (450mpm)
Maximum rate of climb 2,415 fpm (737mpm)
Maximum level flight speed 141 kt (252kph)
Cruise speed 141 kt (262kph)
Range 400km - internal fuel + 1,500km - external fuel
BMD
Protecting against accidental or unauthorised threats
While the end of the Cold War signalled a reduction in the likelihood of global nuclear conflict, the threat from ballistic missiles has grown steadily as sophisticated missile technology becomes available on a wider scale to countries hostile to the U.S. and its allies.
The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the ballistic and cruise missiles that could deliver them pose a direct and immediate threat to the security of the United States and its deployed military forces, allies and friends.
In recent years, a number of potential antagonists have shown the willingness to use theatre-class ballistic missiles for military purposes. Since 1980, ballistic missiles have been used in six regional conflicts. Ballistic missiles, including intercontinental and submarine launched ballistic missiles (ICBMs and SLBMs) exist in abundance around the world today.
SPECS
Missile Defence Technologies
- HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer)
- MEADS (Medium Extended Air Defence System)
- SM-2 Navy Area (Standard Missile 2)
- SM-3 (AEGIS)
- Patriot
- THAAD (Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence)
- Navy Upper Tier
- Airborne Laser
- Boost Phase Intercept
- Boost Phase Intercept ACTD (advance concept technology demonstrations)
- Arrow
- THEL / Nautilus (Tactical High Energy Laser)
- LCCMD (Low Cost Cruise Missile Defence)
E-SMAW
Portable Infantry Assault Rocket Launcher
The Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) is versatile, lightweight and lethal.
It has seen service for over two decades with the US Marine Corps proving time and again to be a potent counter to enemy fortifications and armour. With the E-SMAW launcher upgrade, it is a man-portable, exceedingly accurate and reliable system, exhibiting an average hit probability greater than 90% on a 1x2 meter target at combat ranges. Suited for MOUT (Military Operations on Urbanised Terrain) scenarios, the SMAW enables the gunner to defeat enemy fortifications while remaining under protective cover, greatly enhancing survivability. The new SMAW-NE assault rocket uses an enhanced blast warhead effective against earth and timber bunkers and solid concrete / triple brick walls, while adding the capability to penetrate solid brick, brick faced hollow block, and other light clad walls to detonate on the back side. The SMAW-NE fuse automatically selects the proper delay or impact detonation when the round hits the target to maximise destructive effects.
SPECS
Reusable Launcher
Length 825mm
Weight 4.53kg
Calibre 83mm
NE Rocket
Carry Length 812mm
Weight 8.6kg
Range 250m (effective) 500m (max)
Explosive 1.8kg
Warhead Type Novel Explosive, Dual Purpose
F-22
Next Generation Air Superiority
During the initial phases of deployment into an area of conflict, the first aircraft to arrive are the most vulnerable because they face the entire warfighting capability of an adversary. The F-22's state-of-the-art technology, advanced tactics, and skilled aircrew will ensure air dominance from the outset of such situations. It is designed to penetrate enemy airspace and achieve a first-look, first-kill capability against multiple targets. The Raptor features a low-observable, highly manoeuvrable airframe; advanced integrated avionics; and aerodynamic performance allowing supersonic cruise without afterburner.
The F-22 is an air dominance fighter with much-improved capability over current Air Force aircraft. Widely regarded as the most advanced fighter in the world, the Raptor combines a revolutionary leap in technology and capability with reduced support requirements and maintenance costs. It will replace the F-15 as America's front-line, air superiority fighter, with deliveries to operational units in 2005. In 2006, the first operational F-22 squadron entered active duty with the US Air Force.
SPECS
Wing area 840 sq ft
Level Speed 921 mph
Total Length 62.08 ft
Wing Span 44.5 ft
Total Height 16.67 ft
Track Width 10.6 ft
Engines Pratt & Whitney F-119
Max Takeoff Weight 60,000 lbs (27,216 kg)
Max External Stores 5,000 lb (2,270 kg)
Weight Empty 31,670 lbs (14,365 kg)
Ceiling 50,000 ft (15, 240 m)
G Limit +9 G
First Flight Sept 7 1997
IMS
Integration of Proven Technologies
What is IMS?
IMS is a system of munitions, sensors, and processors networked to implement obstacle intent and attack targets, either autonomously or with man-in-the-loop (MITL). A single IMS must control an area at least 35 meters in diameter. Multiple IMS can be linked into larger obstacles with integrated control via the IMS network.
Why is it needed?
IMS meets the National Landmine Policy by incorporating self-destruction / self-deactivation capabilities and enhanced control mechanisms. It will meet the requirement for a replacement capability for the existing family of non-self-destructing landmines by December 2010.
What Does It Do?
IMS detects, classifies, tracks, and engages selected targets in accordance with the commanders intent – in open terrain, urban and other complex environments. Specific missions include Battlespace Shaping, Force Protection and Assured Mobility.
SPECS
Four AV Sensor-Fused Kill Mechanisms
- AT / AV lethality of top attack against all targets
- Overlapping coverage
- Resistant to conventional obstacle-clearing countermeasures
Four Spider AP grenades protect AV munitions
- 360 degree protection
- AP protection without expending AV
- Reconfigurable with up to four Claymores (M18A1) or Modular Crowd Control Munitions (M5) (MCCM)
Proven sensor suite used in USMC AADS (and USAF ARGUS), FCS T-UGS and Compact OASIS consisting of:
- 5 Acoustic Microphones
- 3 Axis Seismic Geophones
- 3 Axis Magnetometer
- GPS (location and synchronised clock)
- Terminal sensor (added for IMS)
M32
Tactical Flexibility For Today's War Fighter
The M32 (original model number: MGL-140) is a handheld, semiautomatic, revolving-action 40mm multi-shot grenade launcher that provides a high volume of fire.
With a chamber length of 5.5 inches (140 Millimeters), the M32 can effectively cover a minimum area of 66 x 199 feet (20 x 60 Meters); it is deadly for pinpoint targeting up to 492 feet (150 meters) with a maximum range of 1312 feet (400 meters). It is ideal for repelling ambush attacks as all six of its 40mm grenades can be fired within three seconds. The M32 can be loaded with a variety of 40mm munitions for a specific mission. The operator can then select the desired round in the M32 and maintain fire, an innovation that overcomes the disadvantage of having the weapon inoperable while changing loads.
The M32 is also designed for specialised non lethal missions by peacekeeping forces, for crowd control operations and for police duties. It affords the war fighter maximum choice in tactical application since both lethal and nonlethal ammunition can be fired from the same launcher
SPECS
Calibre 40x46mm (low velocity)
Length
(Stock Collapsed) 28 in (711 mm)
(Stock Extended) 32 in (812mm)
Height
(With Reflex Sight) 10.5 in (266mm)
Width 6.5in (165mm)
Empty Mass 13.2 lbs (5.9kg)
Rifling Progressive
Minimum Range 32 yds (30m)
Maximum Range 435 yd (400m)
Maximum Effective Range 410 yd (375m)
Cylinder Capacity 6 rounds
Chamber Length 5.5in (140mm)
Surface Treatment Gun Kote SCK & SOCOM tan
Mk110
Smart, Lethal Firepower for the Naval Warfighter
The Mk110 is a 57-mm automatic naval surface warfare cannon – formally designated as a Close-In Gun System (CIGS) – intended for use as the main armament on smaller warships and as a secondary armament on larger vessels. The lethal combination of the Mk110's high rate of fire – 220 rounds per minute – along with its multifunction MK295 ammunition gives the war fighter the nearly instantaneous ability to engage an array of incoming targets, including most types of small boats and ships as well as hostile aircraft.
The Mk110's advanced design requires minimal manpower for operation and maintenance. It is slated to be used on the US Coast Guards new National Security Cutters, and the US Navy's upcoming DDG-1000 destroyers and Littoral Combat Ships.
SPECS
Calibre 57mm
Capacity 120 rounds
Rate of Fire 220 rounds / min
Range 14 km
Weight 6800 kg
MULE
Robotic Infantry Support System
The Mule offers an extraordinary capability that will support the U.S. Army's transformation to a lighter and more mobile fighting force. The MULE's unique mobility will enable it to go everywhere the soldier can go and more. It will allow soldiers of the transformed Army to use technology to do the dull, dirty and dangerous jobs of the current forces, freeing them to focus on the success of their missions.
The highly mobile platform is designed specifically to meet the requirements of the Future Force soldier for dismounted operations. The MULE's unique, highly advanced 6x6 independent articulated suspension, coupled with in-hub motors powering each wheel, provides extreme mobility in complex terrain, far exceeding that of vehicles utilizing more conventional suspension systems.
It will climb at least a 1-meter step, far exceeding requirements, and provides the vehicle with the mobility performance and surefootedness required to safely follow dismounted troops over rough terrain, through rock and debris fields and over urban rubble. This technology also allows the MULE to cross 1-meter gaps, traverse side slopes greater than 40 percent, ford water to depths of over 0.5 meters and overpass obstacles as high as 0.5 metres, while compensating for varying payload weights and centre of gravity locations.
SPECS
The MULE, a 2.5-ton class vehicle for the FCS, includes three variants: Transport, Armed Robotic Vehicle Assault (Light) (ARV-A(L)) and Countermine
NLOS-C
Strategic Mobility, Rapid Fire, Increased Lethality
The Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon (NLOS-C) provides unprecedented responsiveness and lethality to the Unit of Action (UA) commander, including networked, extended-range targeting, and precision attack of point and area targets in support of the UA with a suite of munitions that include special purpose capabilities. The weapon is capable of sustaining fires for close support and destructive fires for tactical standoff engagement. While air power, precision-guided bombs and missiles often receive all the glamour on the modern battlefield, cannon artillery still plays a critical role in today's fight by serving as the only 24-hour, all weather reinforcement for the infantry soldier - a fact proven in recent conflicts. The cannon will be able to move rapidly, stop quickly, and deliver lethal first round effects on target in record time. The NLOS Cannon will have a multiple round-simultaneous impace (MRSI)capability, which when coupled with the cannon's superior rate of fire, will deliver record effects on target from a smaller number of systems.
SPECS
Armament 155mm
Tube length 39 calibres
Round Capacity 24x100lb projectiles
90 propellant charges
Weight 18.1 ton (min) 24 ton (max)
Speed 90 kph / 56kph
Range 30km
Rate of fire 10 rounds/min (optimal)
Crew 2
Propulsion Hybrid Electric
Suspension Band track
PROTECTOR
Unmanned Surface Combat System
The Protector Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) is an unmanned integrated naval combat system that has a stabilised gun and is able to conduct a wide spectrum of critical missions while eliminating unnecessary risk to personnel or capital assets. Stealthy, fast and highly manoeuvrable, this unmanned vehicle identifies its targets through an electro-optical (EO) system and has day and night strike capabilities. Highly autonomous and remotely controlled, the Protector can successfully operate with general guidance from a commander and operator.
The Protector is mission reconfigurable through its plug-and-play design, allowing utilisation of various mission modules, such as force protection, anti terror, surveillance and reconnaissance, mine warfare and electronic warfare. The Protector's anti-terror mission module payload includes sensors and a weapon system. The search radar and the Toplite multi-sensor, EO payload enable detection identification and targeting operations.
SPECS
Length 7 - 11m
Propulsion Water Jet
Engine Diesel
Payload 1,000kg
Communication Lightlink Data Link
Real-time video link
Navigation Radar
GPS
INS / Gyro
Additional Equipment Light Projector
PA System
Microphone
V-22
Not Just Evolutionary, Revolutionary
The V22 Osprey is a tiltrotor vertical / Short takeoff and landing (VSTOL), multi mission aircraft developed to fill multi-Service combat operational requirements. The tiltrotor design combines the vertical flight capabilities of a helicopter with the speed and range of a turboprop airplane and permits aerial refuelling and world-wide self deployment. The aircraft is manned by a pilot, co-pilot, and enlisted aircrew appropriate for the specific service and type of mission being flown. The Osprey will see service in three versions: The Marine Corps MV-22 is optimised to transport troops (i.e.24 combat equipped Marines, or 10,000 pounds of external cargo) to austere landing sites from aviation capable amphibious ships and expeditionary forward operating bases ashore. The Air Force CV-22 is configured with a unique avionics suite to carry out Special Operations missions, while the Navy's HV-22 will be used for combat Search and Rescue and logistical support. All three services will have the advantages of a VSTOL aircraft that can rapidly self deploy to any location in the world. In the planning and execution of missions, these three improved characteristics of range, speed and payload can be interchanged and utilised in countless ways. Together they provide a major step ahead in tactical flexibility.
SPECS
Length 57' 4" (spread)
63' 0" (folded)
Width 84' 7" (spread)
18' 5" (folded)
Height 22' 1" (spread)
18' 1" (folded)
Tilt-rotor Diameter 38'1"
Empty Weight 33,140lbs (15,032 kg)
VTOL Weight 52,600lbs (23,860kg)
Cargo hook capacity 10,000lb (4,536kg)
Max Fuel Capacity 2,037 gal / 8973litres
Airspeed 240kts
Ceiling 25,000ft (7,925m)
XM307
XM307 25mm Advanced Crew-Served Weapon
The XM307 has a full solution fire control system that includes a laser range finder and a day/night sight. In the 25mm mode, the weapon is actually a light autocannon that delivers highly lethal and suppressive fire out to 2,000 meters against personnel and lightly armoured vehicles This next-generation potential replacement for current heavy and grenade machine guns efficiently manages recoil in a lightweight package and fires without sandbag ballast or human restraint
Highly portable within smaller soldier units, the XM307 provides overwhelming lethality compared to existing systems. The weapon provides devastating firepower against visible and hidden targets, such as those in foxholes, behind rocks and walls, and inside buildings with windows.
SPECS
Weight
(Gun) 28.5lbs
(Two M2A1 ammo cans) 42lbs
(Fire Control) 8.6lbs
(Tripod mount) 13.2lbs
Length 53in
Rate of Fire 250 rounds per minute
Maximum range 2,000m
- Day/night/all-weather capable target acquisition/fire control system
- System dispersion less than 1.1mm
- No headspace or timing adjustments
- Convertible to .50cal variant (XM312)
- Capable of remote operations
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