Transcript 40mm MK19 Non-Lethal Short Range and Long Range Ammunition

40mm MK19 Non-Lethal
Short Range and Long Range Ammunition
Presented to the
National Defense Industrial Association
2003 Mines, Demolitions and Non-Lethal Conference
Frank Dindl
U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC
AMSTA-AR-CCL-A; Bldg 7
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000
(973) 724-6761
<[email protected]>
10 SEP 2003
Anthony Cautero
U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC
AMSTA-AR-CCL-A; Bldg 7
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000
(973) 724-6085
<[email protected]>
Tank-automotive & Armaments COMmand
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40mm MK19 Non-Lethal Short Range
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Description: The MK19 Non-Lethal Short
Range cartridge uses a telescoping cartridge
case to provide weapon powering while
launching non-lethal payloads. A variety of
candidate payloads have been demonstrated,
with multiple rubber balls being the leading
candidate for initial fielding.
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Description of telescoping
case feature:
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Picture 1 - cartridge prior to
chambering
Picture 2 - cartridge chambering,
case starting to telescope
Picture 3 - case fully telescoped
closed at the moment of firing
Picture 4 - fired cartridge fully
telescoped open
Picture 5 - bolt recoiling with
fired cartridge
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Blank cartridge
NL Payload Cartridge
User perspective:
“In my own experiences, a MK-19 with NL Capabilities would
provide tremendous overwatch and capability to push back a
violent crowd as opposed to just engage a single agitator.
.... If the MK-19 in the foreground had NL Munitions, they
would have been able to clear the crowd and re-open the
bridge behind them.
….In cities and villages, a MK-19 could be extremely helpful
in the event that you have a massive crowd of noncombatants who are being exploited by agitators and violent
handlers to neutralize your position or deny necessary
access.”
--LTC Jim Brown
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Preliminary performance requirements:
Minimum engagement range of 10 meters
Maximum effective range of 50 meters
Weapon cyclic rate 275 shots per minute
Other considerations:
No weapon modifications required
Trajectory compatible with weapon sights
Non-lethality concerns including potential for
eye injuries
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Concept of Employment Firing Demonstration:
Firing demonstration was conducted at Fort
Leonard Wood on 25 SEP 2002
Representatives from the various services
witnessed the demonstration, including BG
Curry, Commandant, US Army Military Police
School; COL Lamb, Assistant Commandant;
COL Karcher, Director of the Joint Non-Lethal
Weapons Directorate; and senior NCOs from
the various services.
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Ten round burst at Picatinny Arsenal, August 02
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Five round burst of multiple rubber balls:
Fort Leonard Wood, MO September 2002
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Six round interrupted burst
Picatinny Arsenal May 2003
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Summary:
The 40mm MK19 Non-Lethal Short Range
cartridge concept has been successfully
demonstrated.
Cartridge configuration adaptable to a wide
variety of payloads.
Initial fielding scheduled for FY06.
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40mm MK19 Non-Lethal Long Range
Description: Provides MK19 non-lethal
capability with 50 to 1500 meter effective range.
Uses “Davis Projectile” concept with airburst or
proximity fuze to decelerate projectile at target
location. Dispenses non-lethal payloads such as
rubber balls. Uses conventional cartridge case
and ammunition impulse to power the weapon
mechanism for rapid-fire.
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Conceptual Flight path:
Davis Gun w/ K.E. projectiles
LAUNCH
BEGIN
ENGAGEMENT:
DAVIS GUN
CRUISE
NONLETHAL
PAYLOAD
DELIVERY
DENSE POWDER
BALLAST
SHOOTER
NON-HAZARDOUS
BODY
TARGET(S)
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20MM PROJECTILE DECELERATION
High speed video courtesy Steve Chung
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20MM AIRBURST FUNCTION DEMONSTRATING
PROJECTILE DECELERATION
Photo courtesy Piotr Frey and Steve Chung
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PROGRAM STATUS:
Approved for FY04 new start by the Joint
Non-lethal Weapons Directorate (JNLWD).
Projectile deceleration mechanism
successfully demonstrated in 20mm using
crude laboratory airburst mechanism.
Development of an appropriate airbursting
fuze or proximity fuze mechanism key to
success.
Market Survey published March 2003.
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Frank Dindl
U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC
AMSTA-AR-CCL-A; Bldg 7
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000
(973) 724-6761
<[email protected]>
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