GloudePresentation PELE Round
-
Upload
orpheus1972 -
Category
Documents
-
view
91 -
download
5
Transcript of GloudePresentation PELE Round
![Page 1: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
1
Capabilities of Penetrator with Enhanced Lateral Efficiency (PELE®)Medium Caliber Cartridge vs. KE or HE Ammunition
Don Gloude, 20mm Design EngineerATK Medium Caliber Systems
Mark Weron, 20mm Program EngineerHill AFB
2007 NDIA42nd Annual Armament Systems:Gun and Missile Systems Symposium23 – 26 April 2007
M230 Chain GunMedium Caliber AmmunitionLW25mm BushmasterBradley with M242, 25mm
![Page 2: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
2
• Cartridge Concept Overview
• OT&E Ground-to Ground Test Plan
• Test Performance
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgements/Contacts
• Questions & Answers
PELE® Cartridge - Outline
![Page 3: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
3
PELE® Development History
1997 – 1999 Feasibility Studies and Proof of Principle of PELE®
Technology
2000 – 2001 Technology Transfer to 20 mm x 102 mm PELE® andTarget Effect Evaluation specified by MoD
2002 German MoD decision for 27 mm x 145 mm PELE® FSD
2003 In-House Technical Evaluation of 20 mm x 102 mmPELE® by Diehl
2004 In-House Technical Evaluation of 27 mm x 145 mm PELE® by Diehl
2005 USAF Decision to select 20 mm x 102 mm PELE® forOT&E (Operational Test and Evaluation) as potential replacement for PGU-28/B
2006 OT&E testing began at Eglin AFB
![Page 4: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
4
Ammunition20 mm x 102 mm
PELE®
PELE® Cartridge & Projectile Assembly
PELE PGU-28
![Page 5: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
5
20 mm PELE® Design Characteristics
Length (max): 168 mmWeight: 264 gProjectile Mass: 100 gMuzzle Velocity: 3410 f/sAccuracy: Average Mean Radius = 15 in.
at 500 ydsPenetration: Ballistic limit < 2750 f/s against
0.375 in. (9.5mm) armor at 0°Ballistics: Comparable to PGU 28A/B or
PGU 27A/BDesign: Low drag version
![Page 6: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
6
Key Features of PELE® Cartridge
• Compatible with all 20mm M39A2, M61, M197, M621 andATK Viper chain gun systems
• Inert Projectile has no Explosives or Fuze
• Multi-role AmmunitionAir-to-AirAir-to-GroundGround-to-GroundGround-to-Air
• Enhanced PerformanceFragmentation (w/o HE)Penetration (like SAPHEI)Can be tailored to customer objectives
• Dual Purpose for Combat and Training
• Reduced Cost and Logistics
• High Reliability
![Page 7: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
7
Principles of PELE® Function
Projectile Body: High density material (steel or tungsten)
Inner Core: Low density material (plastic or aluminum)
Steel or tungsten penetrates the target
Plastic or aluminum does not penetrate the target
Simple Design …
![Page 8: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
8
Principles of PELE® Function
• Density differences between inner core and projectile body
• Upon target impact, projectilebody penetrates target; interiorcore does not penetrate
• Impact generates an extremelyhigh pressure in the inner corecausing the projectile body to fragment as it exits the target
… Yet Effective.
![Page 9: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
9
Fragmentation of PELE® Projectile
Target: 2 mm Al / 0° NATO
Impact Velocity: 750 m/s
Target: 2 mm Al / 80° NATO
Impact Velocity: 750 m/s
Projectile
X-ray images of function
![Page 10: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
10
PELE® Multi-Plate Array Test Set-up
![Page 11: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
11
PELE® Performance vs Other Combat Ammo
PELEAPHESAPHE
Plate No.
Des
troy
ed A
rea
(cm
2 )
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PELE® Delivers More Energy in the TargetCompared to Other Tactical Ammunition
![Page 12: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
12
PELE® Performance on Multi-Plate Array
plate 1 plate 2 plate 3 plate 4 plate 5
plate 6 plate 7 plate 8 plate 9 plate 10
Few fragments leave the target – all the energy stays in the target.
Fixed Wing Equivalent Target S1 – 2mm Al Spaced at 300mm
![Page 13: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
13
PELE® Penetration Performance
PELE® able to penetrate 10 mm Rolled Homogeneous Armor (RHA)
![Page 14: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
14
PELE® vs PGU-27 Ballistic Match
PELE vs. PGU-27 Ballistic Match vs. Range (PRODAS)
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Range, m
Dro
p D
iffer
ence
, mils
PELE vs. PGU-27
Less than 0.5 mil difference out to 4000m range.
![Page 15: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
15
USAF OT&E Test Plan
TARGETS• Cessna Cardinal (light aircraft)• F-16/C-130 Wing Sections• F-16 Tail Section• M577 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)• M577 APC Rear Hatch• Light Utility Trucks
(each test set-up included dummies)
TEST SET-UP• Air/ground (A/G) engagements converted to ground-to-
ground (G/G) using PRODAS® software• Ballistic trajectories simulated for both A/G and G/G
engagements• Impact velocities matched to position targets
![Page 16: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
16
Cessna Cardinal Test Set-up
535PRODAS Ground-
Ground Target Location (ft)
3444.9 / 3169.23PRODAS Muzzle /
Impact Velocity @ 1000 ft SR (ft/s)
1 Cessna Cardinal1 Pilot / 1 Co-pilot
2 PassengersTarget Set
![Page 17: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
17
Cessna Cardinal Test Damage
REAR
REAR
Entrance Hole
REAR
![Page 18: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
18
Cessna Cardinal Test Damage
ENGINE DAMAGE
![Page 19: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
19
F-16/C-130 Wing Section Test Set-up
610PRODAS Ground-
Ground Target Location (ft)
3444.9 / 3130.77PRODAS Muzzle / Impact Velocity @
1000 ft SR (ft/s)
1 F-16 Wing w/ 1 dummy
1 C-130 Wing w/ 2 dummies
Target Set
![Page 20: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
20
F-16 Wing / ‘Troop’ Damage
![Page 21: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
21
C-130 Wing / ‘Troop’ Damage
Residual Fuel in Wing Foam
Burning
![Page 22: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
22
F-16 Tail Section Test
915PRODAS Ground-
Ground Target Location (ft)
3444.9 / 2978.13PRODAS Muzzle / Impact Velocity @
1000 ft SR (ft/s)
1 F-16 Tail w/ 3 dummiesTarget Set
Significant damage to exit surface with composite skins.
FRONT
REAR
![Page 23: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
23
F-16 Tail Section Test
Test Set-up
‘Troop’ Damage
![Page 24: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
24
M577 APC Test Set-ups
12102000
PRODAS Ground-Ground Target
Location (ft)
3444.9 / 2808.942460.36
PRODAS Muzzle / Impact Velocity
(ft/s)
1 M577 APC w/ 5 passengers
6 dummies in hasty cover
Target Set
![Page 25: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
25
M577 APC Test Damage
20mm PELE® is effective against light armor.
![Page 26: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
26
M577 APC Test Damage
‘Troop’ damageinside APC
Penetrated 8”Reinforced CMU Wall
Did not penetrate APC at extended range (5000 ft)
in all shots
![Page 27: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
27
M577 APC Rear Hatch Test
1972.2312426.6983415.898
1965.4692435.9843418.592
2359.8372253.9493412.408
2212.8832347.5593424.768
2021.1352405.2823402.988
1968.8802432.7863405.015
PGU-27A/B
1968.0572505.5563429.776
1966.8812472.4303388.406PELE®
Impact Range
(ft)
Impact Velocity
(ft/s)
Muzzle Velocity
(ft/s)
Projectile Type
PELE®
PGU-27A/B
PELE® penetrates vs PGU-27
![Page 28: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
28
Light Truck Test Set-ups
20005000
PRODAS Ground-Ground Target
Location (ft)
3444.9 / 2460.361262.07
PRODAS Muzzle / Impact Velocity @
1000 ft SR (ft/s)
2 Light Utility trucks w/ passengers
6 dummies in hasty cover
Target Set
![Page 29: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
29
Light Truck Test ‘Troop’ Damage
![Page 30: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
30
Light Truck Test Damage
Engine Damage
Fire in 5 gal. Diesel Fuel Can Hit by PELE®
![Page 31: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
31
Test Summary
• All targets were incapacitated except the APC at 5000 ft ground-to-ground.
• PELE® ignited residual fuel in AC-130 wing foam and diesel fuel in5-gallon fuel can.
• ‘The round met or exceeded performance projections.’ – Air Force assessor.
• Air Force down-selected to the PELE® round because Qualification Testing showed it to be as good or better than the PGU-28/B, especiallyif you factor in the life cycle cost savings.
![Page 32: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
32
Conclusion
20 mm x 102 mm PELE® cartridge offers:• Combined HE and KE performance characteristics
• 100% safe – No reactive materials and no fuze
• High reliability and long shelf life
• Low cost – standard materials, simple manufacturing, short lead times
• “One round for all” – combat and training round (reduced logisticburden)
• Can be optimized for individual customer’s requirements
• Ready for service – ballistic match to PGU-27 and PGU-28/B, existingignition system and no impact to aircraft operating systems (e.g. software) or handling equipment
PELE® is an ideal form-fit-function tactical solution.
![Page 33: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
33
Acknowledgements
• Diehl BGT Defence GmbH & Co.
• Mr. Mark Weron, Hill AFB
• Mr. Larry Douma, ATK Medium Caliber Systems
• Mr. Dan Delaney, ATK Medium Caliber Systems
• Mr. Duane Bjorlin, ATK Medium Caliber Systems
![Page 34: GloudePresentation PELE Round](https://reader030.fdocuments.net/reader030/viewer/2022020217/5476fce25906b53a068b456b/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
An advanced weapon and space systems company
34
Contacts
Bob Schmitz (ATK 20mm Program Manager)(763) [email protected]
Don Gloude (ATK 20mm Design Engineer)(763) [email protected]
Rodney Ward (ATK Medium Caliber Systems Business Development)(480) [email protected]
Mark Weron (Program Engineer - Hill AFB)(801) [email protected]