Friday, November 21, 2008

Mk 57

IOC: 2008

Also Known As
PVLS

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Raytheon
United Defense

Applications
CG(X)
DDG 1000 Zumwalt

Description: The Mk 57, formerly known as the Peripheral Vertical Launch System (PVLS), is being developed to meet the requirements of 21st century fighting ships such as the DD(X) destroyer and the CG(X) missile cruiser.

The Mk 57 will be ready to fire lightweight missiles such as the ESSM or the massive Standard SM-3 missile related to sea-based midcourse ballistic defense.

News
BAE Systems Awarded Contract for MK57 Launching System for DDG 1000 Destroyer

MK 57 Vertical Launching System Tested Successfully

Raytheon to Conduct DD(X) Ship System Integration and Detail Design

Mk 110 Naval Gun Selected as DD(X) Close-In Gun System

Raytheon's New Vertical Launch System Designated as Mk 57

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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