General Atomics has shown a new ammunition for artillery mounts of 155 mm caliber. It is called Long-range maneuvering projectile (LRMP).
What is known
At the presentation of Sea Air Space 2023, a representative of the American company noted that the 155-mm new ammunition can be used by the M777 artillery mounts, which have a barrel length of 39 calibers. The maximum flight range of the LRMP is 150 km.
In order for the ammunition to hit the target at the maximum distance, it must reach a high altitude. After that, the projectile is separated from the master device, opens the wings and goes to the object at the given coordinates.
General Dynamics plans to complete the first LRMP test before the end of this month, and complex tests will begin at the end of the year. The company also intends to adapt the ammunition for 127 mm naval artillery mounts. In this configuration, the maximum range will be reduced to 100 km.
Source: Military
