Experimental investigation of mid- and large calibre ammunition induced MOUT effects
conference paper
Current Military out-of-area Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) increased the demand for effective ammunition to (proportional) engage opposing forces in or behind buildings, walls etc. Current ammunition is effective to defeat the opposing equipment, such as armoured vehicles etc.
The Netherlands Defence Organisation started an initiative to become conversant with the effect of current ammunitions with regard to the present operational MOUT demands. The overall objective is to be prepared for the ammunition procurement for the current and near future operational demands.
A large scale experimental research program started in 2008. Current in use 35mm mid calibre (CV9035) and 120 mm large calibre (Leopard 2) including target practice ammunition was used. The experimental firing distances correspond with realistic operational situations, e.g. < 300 m. The experiments were carried out with international partners from Germany and Denmark and were attended by a large international public.
In this paper we highlight our objectives, current and near future activities to assess ammunition effectiveness in MOUT. The main focus will be the presentation and discussion of the experimental 2008 program.
The Netherlands Defence Organisation started an initiative to become conversant with the effect of current ammunitions with regard to the present operational MOUT demands. The overall objective is to be prepared for the ammunition procurement for the current and near future operational demands.
A large scale experimental research program started in 2008. Current in use 35mm mid calibre (CV9035) and 120 mm large calibre (Leopard 2) including target practice ammunition was used. The experimental firing distances correspond with realistic operational situations, e.g. < 300 m. The experiments were carried out with international partners from Germany and Denmark and were attended by a large international public.
In this paper we highlight our objectives, current and near future activities to assess ammunition effectiveness in MOUT. The main focus will be the presentation and discussion of the experimental 2008 program.
TNO Identifier
183557
Source title
13th International Symposium on the Interaction of the Effects of Munitions with Structures (ISIEMS), Brühl, Germany, 11-15 May 2009
Pages
13
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