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Project MOAR ammunition for a grenade launcher Carl Gustaf (Sweden / USA)

A few years ago the Swedish company Saab has introduced a new modification of the grenade launcher Carl Gustaf. Through the use of new materials and processing of certain structures have managed to reduce the size and weight of the weapon while maintaining combat skills. Currently, the company-developer of a new project is developing a promising guided munitions, which will significantly improve the combat effectiveness of weapons. The program is a new shot has received official designation MOAR.

It should be noted, that the development of new ammunition uprated, compatible grenade Carl Gustaf M4 and AT4, I started a long time ago. The first version of the product was introduced in the fall 2014 of the year, project was named High Explosive Modular Grenade ("Modular high-explosive grenade"). Apparently, This development has been able to attract the attention of some potential customers, the result of which was the launch of a new program, currently being implemented.

Проект боеприпаса MOAR для гранатомета Carl Gustaf (Швеция / США)

His interest in the new Swedish design showed different potential customers. Besides, HEMG project has attracted the attention of the US Agency promising developments DARPA. Experts of the organization assessed the current proposal of Saab and made certain conclusions. According to the results of studying of foreign design there was an offer for a new grenade shot, having a number of characteristic features. Soon, agreements were signed for further work.

A number of the necessary paperwork has been signed in the second half 2015 of the year. In the same period, the company-contractor and customer have been carried out some preliminary work, then the project moved to the research and development stage. DARPA advanced development and Saab got the symbol MOAR (Massive Overmatch Assault Round - «Massive Assault advancing munition").

Last autumn, the foreign specialized publications published certain information about ongoing work on the project MOAR, as well as plans and achievements of developers. As became known, to conduct research and preliminary design of the new system was given 15 months. At the end 2016 or early 2017 it was planned to evaluate the existing project and allow its further development. In the second quarter of 2017 is planned to hold some demonstration tests, the results of which decisions will be taken.

Проект боеприпаса MOAR для гранатомета Carl Gustaf (Швеция / США)
HEMG shot split layout

reported, that study within the MOAR program has two main objectives. Firstly, experts tried to find the optimal shape of a multi-purpose projectile, capable of destroying manpower, strengthening and various equipment of the enemy, Using traditional, and unusual methods of influence. The second objective of the project was the formation of ammunition image, suitable for use in hand-held weapons, but the ability to obtain targeting both with grenade, and third-party sources.

At the end of March in the foreign editions were new reports of current successes MOAR program. representatives of organizations, engaged in the development of the project, announced some details of the requirements and the ongoing work. According to the latest publications, the project is still in the research phase, developers still looking for the best ways to achieve the objectives, allowing to obtain the highest possible performance in compliance with all other requirements.

One of the requirements for a prospective garnet comes to getting increased accuracy. For this, reportedly, Saab company in collaboration with DARPA is studying various types of homing systems, and search for the most effective use of the product in MOAR. Besides, New controls may be required to obtain the best possible performance grenade launcher with the possibility of obtaining external sources of targeting, as well as data transmission function on homing grenades.

Проект боеприпаса MOAR для гранатомета Carl Gustaf (Швеция / США)

To date, DARPA and Saab has not yet had time to form the final shape of prospective grenade launcher with advanced features. Nevertheless, some ideas have already been announced to this effect, allow to draw conclusions. As follows from the previously published information, a new variant of weapons will be based on the grenade launcher Carl Gustaf M4 and retain some of his positive traits. Through the application of a new set of grenades MOAR receive enhanced.

FROM 2014 Saab, the company offers its customers a grenade launcher Carl Gustaf M4. This weapon is the next option weapons development, The first version of which appeared in the late forties,. Taking into account the operating experience of previous models grenade launchers and modern technology some measures have been proposed in the next project, to improve combat performance while improving operational parameters. As a result, it managed to obtain a significant reduction in size and weight, while maintaining and enhancing the combat potential of a.

One of the basic M4 project innovations is the use of a rifled barrel, made of light alloy and CFRP. The updated launcher is easy barrel, made of metal. This item is placed inside the plastic housing with fastenings for retrofitting. Besides, It was processed nozzle design. Because of this grenade is now mass does not exceed 7 kg. Due to the used design changes could reduce the overall length of the complex - the new version is shorter arms 1 m. As earlier, firing may be possible with the use of 84-mm shots of various types and for different purposes. Loading weapons produced when the tilt in the direction of the nozzle.

Проект боеприпаса MOAR для гранатомета Carl Gustaf (Швеция / США)

Another interesting new feature is the ability to use a grenade launcher with various types of sighting devices. The basic package products include outdoor mechanical and collimator sights. Also thrower if necessary can be installed on the weapon telescopic sight. The most perfect one guidance systems is TN. intellectual sight. It is a relatively large block with a set of opto-electronic and computer system. Use of automated systems facilitates aiming, and also increases the accuracy of fire.

Upgraded grenade launcher Carl Gustaf M4 retains the possibility of using all 84-mm rounds, created for previous arms of his family. He can use the cumulative antitank ammunition of several types, including those equipped with a tandem warhead, fragmentation shells, as well as smoke grenades and lighting. Depending on the type of munition and target parameters, firing range can reach 500-1000 m. The tandem shaped-charge warhead provides penetration 500 mm armor behind ERA.

For correct use of perspective MOAR shot grenade launcher Carl Gustaf M4 must be equipped with "smart gun", supplemented with data on their own systems means pomegranates. With this increase the pointing accuracy, and will be able to use programmable fuses. The use of blasting at a given point of the trajectory will give a significant increase in combat effectiveness when dealing with manpower or unprotected machinery.

Проект боеприпаса MOAR для гранатомета Carl Gustaf (Швеция / США)

As can be seen from recent posts, DARPA experts and Saab have not yet determined the exact look of a promising grenades MOAR. However, they have already revealed some of his plans. So, the desire to create a multi-purpose shot, suitable for combating various types of targets, It may lead to the use of combination warhead with cumulative funnel and a large number of ready-made submunitions. This configuration will allow the warhead to hit armored vehicles, light strengthening and manpower.

It looks obvious possibility of equipping grenades programmable fuse, carrying out subversion at a given time. Due to this amazing elements can literally cover the objective of, located behind any shelter and protected from attacks using other methods. Besides, programmable undermining may be useful for attacking airborne targets. Under certain circumstances, grenade launcher with similar features, even small-sized unmanned aerial vehicles can effectively attack and destroy, It is a very complex purpose.

Also, future shot MOAR operators might be interested in full-homing, by which the grenade could have on their own or with minimal help displayed accurately on a given target. Nevertheless, It prevents the use of such agents is available and its appearance ammunition grenade. The use of special electronics and control mechanisms take sufficiently large volumes, because of what caliber shot 84 mm assembly will be unacceptably long and unusable. Besides, when you create such munition may have serious problems with the placement of the warhead, as well as to use it need new sighting device.

Проект боеприпаса MOAR для гранатомета Carl Gustaf (Швеция / США)

Apparently, specialists Saab eventually be offered to the customer in the face of the agency DARPA several options perspective shots, using different ideas and solutions, and applied different set of equipment and principles of its work. Pentagon officials, in its turn, analyze the options and choose the most successful. What will be the shape of the selected product version MOAR - too early to speak, and can only make forecasts and assumptions.

According to previously published work schedule, now a new project authors are working on the study of existing opportunities and create different versions of grenades shape. Until the end of the first half of this year, all of these developments will be presented to the Agency DARPA, and in addition, possible testing of certain systems and other options for demonstrating achievements.

In the second quarter 2017 the agency expects to receive promising developments from the company Saab final report on its work to complete the project data. This documentation will be used to determine the future fate of the project. Until the end, the military will have to choose the most successful version of the new multi-purpose grenades, after which the company-developer will be able to get a new contract for design work. Its result will be the emergence of full-fledged prototypes, tests, etc.. Timeline for implementation of these steps MOAR program, but, is not specified.

It can be assumed, that perspective shot type MOAR will take its place on the international arms market. The launch customer for this product should be a United States Army, after which new contracts may appear. Grenade launchers family Carl Gustaf used in almost four dozen armies of the world, and continue to be purchased by some customers. Market introduction of the new weapon modification designation M4, too, did not go unnoticed. Consequently, offered to potential buyers ammunition with increased performance and new features it has all chances to become the subject of another contract.

Rocket launchers Carl Gustaf of Sweden production are in service in many countries over the past few decades. Such long-term service of these weapons, Firstly, promotes regular upgrades to the creation of an updated version. Not so long ago, it was presented to the next, It is the fourth version of the grenade launcher, It has distinct advantages over its predecessors. Currently, US forces and Swedish experts developed a joint project, as a result of which the existing grenade launcher can seize opportunities, and through them to enhance their combat effectiveness. among other things,, it means, that Carl Gustaf system family remain in service in the future.

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Author: Kirill Ryabov

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