| MRM-CE | |
|---|---|
| Type | Dual use, B-LOS and LOS tank fired munition |
| Service history | |
| In service | Cancelled |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Missile Systems |
| Unit cost | unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | unknown |
| Length | unknown |
| Diameter | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Wingspan | none |
| Warhead | Shaped charge or kinetic energy penetrator |
Detonation mechanism | none |
| Engine | none required |
Operational range | 12.1 km (7.5 mi) |
| Flight altitude | N/A |
| Maximum speed | approx. 900 m/s (3,000 ft/s) (at launch) 1,650 m/s (5,400 ft/s) (with full acceleration) |
Guidance system | Semi-active laser and uncooled imaging infrared (IIR) homing seeker |
Launch platform | M1 Abrams, Leopard 2 |
The XM1111 Mid-Range Munition (MRM) is a 120 mm precision guided munition developed for the Rheinmetall Rh-120 120mm gun (named the M256 in the US military) used by several Western tanks. It was also intended to fulfill a requirement for Future Combat Systems (canceled) for a long-range, beyond line of sight (BLOS) tank munition.
The U.S. Army awarded two contracts in a competition to validate the requirement, one for a kinetic energy penetrator round (MRM-KE) and one for a chemical energy high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead round (MRM-CE).
In December 2007, Raytheon's CE-based concept was awarded the system-design-and-development contract to develop the round. Valued at $232.3 million, the 63-month contract covered system design and development.
The Mid-Range Munition was cancelled in 2009 along with Future Combat Systems.[1]
- ^ "ATK awarded contract to develop Abrams Advanced Kinetic Energy Ammo". Soldiergeek.com. July 11, 2011. Archived from the original on November 9, 2011.