Friday, November 21, 2008

Saber

IOC: 2006

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
ATK Alliant Techsystems

Description: Saber is a 155mm precision low-cost artillery projectile compatible with all US Army's future and current 155mm cannons. This advanced artillery round features tail fins, a rocket motor and a INS/GPS-based guidance system allowing delivery of a military payload at ranges of 48 kilometers with outstanding precision. ATK is bidding to provide its Saber boosted projectile to the US Army's artillery units and Brigade Combat Teams.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 155 mm

Performance: Max Range 48,000 m (157,480 ft)

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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