What are Excalibur rounds?
The Excalibur (XM982, M982 and M982A1) is a 155 mm, Global Positioning System (GPS)-guided, extended range artillery projectile in use as the Army’s next-generation cannon artillery precision munition. It provides improved fire support to the maneuver force commander, increases lethality and reduces collateral damage.
How much does an Excalibur round cost?
US$68,000 per round
In 2015 the United States planned to procure 7,474 rounds with a FY2015 total program cost of US$1.9341 billion at an average cost of US$258,777 per unit. By 2016, unit costs were reduced to US$68,000 per round….
| M982 Excalibur | |
|---|---|
| Length | 100 cm (39.2 in) |
| Diameter | 155 mm |
| Caliber | 155 mm |
How far can a 777 shoot?
M777ER – Upgrade created by the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) project to extend range from 30 to 70 km (19 to 43 mi). Modified with a longer 58-caliber, 9.1 m (30 ft) barrel and supercharged propellant firing the XM1113 rocket-assisted projectile.
Which gun has the highest muzzle velocity?
220 Swift remains the fastest commercial cartridge in the world, with a published velocity of 1,422 m/s (4,665 ft/s) using a 1.9 grams (29 gr) bullet and 2.7 grams (42 gr) of 3031 powder.
What is a Copperhead missile?
Copperhead is a laser-guided artillery projectile fired from a conventional 155-millimetre howitzer. The gunner focuses a laser on the target momentarily after the projectile is in flight, and a sensor in the weapon is imprinted with the image of the target and operates control flaps…
What is the loudest artillery shell?
The Wolf Pack® firecrackers are the loudest available by law. Wolf Pack® is becoming the brand to be reckoned with on firecrackers.
What size tube does Excalibur use?
Excalibur Platinum 5 Inch WC-3570 Excalibur Platinum Artillery Shells come with 24 of the best quality canister shells on the market, and are bundled with 4 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) tubes. These patented, massive shells break over 200 ft.