ARTILLERY
155mm Next Generation Artillery Family
ARTILLERY
155mm Next Generation Artillery Family
155mm Next Generation Artillery Family
XM1113 HERA, XM1128 HE
The Next Generation 155mm Artillery Ammunition Family will include two new projectiles, the XM1113 High Explosive Rocket Assist Projectile and the M1128 High Explosive Base Bleed Projectile. These projectiles can be fired off both the M777A2 Lightweight Towed 155mm Howitzer and the M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer platforms.
The projectiles are loaded with insensitive high explosives and include enhanced effects on target. Both projectiles are currently in development by the U.S. Army with the assistance of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and will be built to U.S. specifications. Both will achieve full rate production within the next 5 years.
Full rate production of these projectiles will all take place within the next five years.
155mm XM1113 High Explosive Rocket Assist Projectile
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New rocket-assist projectile (RAP)
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Maximum range beyond that of current inventory
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Includes a high-performance rocket motor and insensitive explosive fill
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Compatible with Next Generation Artillery Platforms
155mm XM1128 High Explosive Projectile
- New base bleed projectile
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High fragmentation body with a streamlined ogive and drag reducing base burner
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Filled with insensitive explosive
- Maximum range over 30 km
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Compatible with Next Generation Artillery platforms
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