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Fuzing Innovations for Air Burst Munitions: A 25mm Case Study
Mark TomesProgram Manager
49th Annual Fuze Conference April 2005
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Presentation Outline
This briefing will discuss the details of:
– ATK’s IR&D Program
– Overview of XM25 system
– Range Estimation by Turns Counting
– Fuze Safety & EOD
– Air Burst Video
– Common Fuze Design for All Medium Caliber Projectiles
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XM25 System
XM25 Modes:• Airburst• Point Detonate (PD)• Backup mode (PD) – No Fire Control• Self-Destruct
XM25 Weapon
25mm HE Airburst
25mm Projectiles
TPHEAB
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System Requirements
Performance ATK ApproachSettable Fuze Inductive SetBurst at Desired Range Turns CountingPoint Detonate Default ModeVariable Arming Distance Command ArmOn Board Power Source Setback Generator
Safety ATK ApproachGun Launch Verifcation Measure Rate of Spin Safe Separation Turns Count AccumulationEOD Master Timer for Self-Destruct
No Residual Power
ABM Requirements
ATK’s Design Meets or Exceeds The Requirements
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ATK Airbursting Munitions Safety Capability
Key Safety Capabilities of ATK’s Airburst Round:
– Inductive setting-Requires valid setting to enable fuze in air burst mode-Point detonate is always available when valid launch is detected
– Setback Generator Power Source-Requires high g setback to activate-Arming and detonating can only occur from setback power
– Turns Counting-Fuze must continue to accumulate turns to function
– Spin Rate Test-Fuze must measure the correct spin rate, and correct number of turns to arm.
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
• Self-destruct mode at maximum mission time
• Duds rendered safe through power discharge
– Finite power from setback generator
– Power discharged in seconds compared to minutes or days for other power sources
-30 minute requirement easy to meet
– No chemical hazard
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Inductive Fuze Setting
• It’s proven
• It’s safe
• It’s rugged and reliable
• Handles high rate-of-fire requirements (>400 shots per minute)
• No maintenance or cleaning required
• It’s used on multiple fielded weapon systems
Reliable Communication and High Rate of Fire in all Environments
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Range Estimation by Turns Counting
Range
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• Barrel twist relates spin rate to range independent of muzzle velocity• Velocity correction is built into the cartridge and does not require external
sensing and feedback into the round• A synthesis of turns and time (hybrid) provides improved accuracy at all
ranges
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Muzzle Velocity Compensation Via Turns Counting
Shot 1
Time = 2.871 sec. Turns = 877
Equal Turns
Muzzle Velocity = 630 ft./sec. (191.5 m/sec)
Shot 2Time = 2.891 sec. Turns = 877
Equal Time
Muzzle Velocity = 625 ft./sec. (190 m/sec)
Time = 2.871 sec. Turns = 871
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Second Round Burst Point
(Time Based Fuze)
Second Round Burst Point (Turns
Counting Fuze)
First Round Burst Point
Range (Meters)
Example Target @ 500 Meters
• Turns counting is less sensitive to muzzle velocity variations than a time based fuze for ranges < 2.5 km
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Next Generation 25mm Fuze AssemblyMDF
Locking ring
SBG Assembly
S&A Assembly Elect
Assembly
Bobbin
Fuze AssemblySleeve
Simple Modular Design
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Simplified Electronics and Lower Power
PriorConfiguration
Component Reduction
Next GenerationConfiguration
New Fuze Requires 1/10 the Power of Prior Design
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ATK’s Setback Generator Design
• Advantages:– Environmentally induced power– Supports ATK’s modular fuze
approach– Safe for 7ft drop– Fits all projectiles 20mm – 40mm– Provides power for long-range shots
to 4000m (30mm)– Allows point detonate mode without
need for fire control and fuze setter– Meets temperature and storage
requirements– No rise time issues– No chemicals– Low UPC cost
ATK Power Source Eliminates Batteries In Medium Caliber Applications
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Command Arm S&A
ATK utilizes a command arm approach to Airburst fuzing
– Setback unlocks S&A
– S&A remains safe until commanded to arm by the electronics after safe separation distance
– Inline S&A ready to ignite explosive train upon reaching air burst point or impact with the target
– Same S&A compatible with multiple projectiles and weapon systems
Command Arm for Target Engagement Flexibility
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XM25 25mm Airburst Video
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ATK’s Air Burst Development Strategy
• Common fuze approach for medium caliber ammunition (20mm–40mm)– Power source, electronics, and S&A same for each
application– Explosive train is unique to its application
• 95% common components between 25mm and 30mm ammunition– Low cost– Reduces development time
• Command arm fuzing allows engagement at short and long ranges
• Inductive set provides reliable communication and high rate of fire in all environments
• Development of low cost setback generator provides fuze power for all missions and environments
Common Design Lower Cost
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Common Fuze Design for All ABM Systems
• ATK has demonstrated turns count fuzing with many air bursting projectiles– 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 40mm– Common Electronics, S&A, and Power Source– Arming Distance Easily Accommodated for Different
Applications or New Modes
25mmProjectile
20mmProjectile
30mmProjectile
40mm Projectile25mmNon-LethalProjectile
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Summary of Improvements & Innovations
• Power Source– Setback generator replaces batteries
• Fuze Electronics– Low power (1/10 the power consumption of prior fuze)– Reduced component count (cheaper and smaller)
• Safe and Arm Device & Explosive Train– Molded parts– Simplified explosive train
• Inductive Fuze Setter– High firing rate in all environments
ATK’s Approach to a Common Fuze Leads to Lower Cost Ammunition