Future Combat Systems (FCS) Mounted Combat System (MCS) Provides Unique Capabilities

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Abstract:

The Future Combat Systems FCS Mounted Combat System MCS mission profile calls for a 3-man crew similar to that of the M1A12 Abrams main battle tank. The MCS, however, will be a more versatile weapon system capable of conducting full-spectrum operations and delivering greater deployability and lethality. The MCS is more deployable than the Abrams, in part, because of its significantly lighter weight. Likewise, MCS offers greater lethality than the Abrams family because of its beyond-line-of-sight BLOS capability with the Mid-Range Munition MRM. Together, these technologies will increase the MCSs main gun range significantly. This article discusses the FCS MCSs capabilities, including the MRM, the Dynamic Muzzle Reference Sensor DMRS, the Advanced Fire Inhibit System AFIS, the Ammunition Handling System AHS, the Turret Transfer Unit TTU, and the Turret Basket Magazine TBM.

Author(s):
Calhoun, Cliff
Author Organization(s):
TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in Army AL&T, p38-41, Apr-Jun 2008.
Pagination:
0005

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAASC/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration
Modernization Areas:
AI and Machine Learning; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*LIGHTWEIGHT, *AMMUNITION FEED MECHANISMS, *TARGET DETECTION, *TANK GUNS, *LETHALITY, *TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES), *FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS, GUN MUZZLES, GUN TURRETS, FIRE AND FORGET WEAPONS, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS, DATA LINKS, MILITARY CAPABILITIES, MISSIONS, LONG RANGE(DISTANCE), SURVIVABILITY, WIRELESS COMPUTER NETWORKS, LINE OF SIGHT, REPRINTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Combat Vehicles, Fire Control and Bombing Systems, Guns
Keyword(s):
*MCS(MOUNTED COMBAT SYSTEM), DMRS(DYNAMIC MUZZLE REFERENCE SENSOR), AFIS(ADVANCED FIRE INHIBIT SYSTEM), FCS(FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEMS), MRM(MID RANGE MUNITION), BLOS(BEYOND LINE OF SIGHT), BCT(BRIGADE COMBAT TEAMS), INTEGRATED SENSOR NETWORKS, ADL(AMMUNITION DATA LINK), AHS(AMMUNITION HANDLING SYSTEM), XM360 GUN
Report Date:
2008 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2008 Dec 24