INTELLIGENT
MUNITIONS SYSTEM
The intelligent choice for the
current and future force |
The only wide-are top attack solution
for maximum target effectiveness
Textron Systems' Intelligent Munitions System (IMS) provides the
Objective Force with a rapidly emplaced means to dominate unmanned
terrain, deny enemy freedom, and assure the mobility of friendly
forces. IMS is a revolutionary networked system that combines detailed
sensor intelligence with a precision munitions to engage and destroy
vehicles from light-wheeled through heavy-tracked, as well as enemy
personnel. It is based on the battle-proven Sensor Fuzed Weapon
technology that was successfully deployed during Operation Iraqi
Freedome. |
Intelligent
Munitions System
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How
it Works
IMS consists of a manned Control Station and one or more Dispense
Modules. Dispense Modules contain Sensor Nodes, Lethal Anti-Vehicle/Anti-Personnel
Effects Modules and C2 Nodes. The C2 Node receives and processes
multiple sensor reports to provide Situational Awareness to the
operator. When an engagement is executed, the C2 Node issues launch
commands to the Effects Modules based on the latest target movement
data.
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The Dispense
Module (DM) can be hand-emplaced by two men.
Each DM contains three effects modules, three sensor nodes
and a C2 Node. On command, the DM uses a gas generator to
dispense the nodes creating the desired ground pattern. |
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The Sensor Nodes
use powerful signal processing to analyze the acoustic, seismic
and magnetic signatures of targets and estimate the target
type, bearing and direction of movement. This data is then
sent to the C2 Node for further analysis. |
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The C2 Node,
once deployed from the DM, establishes communication with
the Sensor Nodes and Effects Modules, and makes contact with
its Control Station. The C2 Node aggregates the reports from
the Sensor Nodes and calculates accurate target location using
triangulation and other algorithms. The information on the
target(s) is sent to the Control Station. When enabled to
initiate an attack, the C2 Node will use its latest information
to direct the Effects Modules to launch at designated times. |
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The self-righting Effects
Modules are controlled by the local C2 Node.
Each Effects Module can vertically launch a single Skeet for
either an anti-vehicle (AV) top attack or anti-personnel (AP)
grenade effect. |
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Once launched, the smart Skeet
submunition,, with its dual mode infra-red sensor, searches
for vehicles. When its on-board algorithm is satisfied, it
detonates an explosive to create an Explosively Formed Penetrator
(EFP) surrounded by sixteen smaller well formed fragments
to penetrate the top armor of combat vehicles, missile launchers
and trucks. |
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When the smart Skeet is detonated shortly after
launch, its scored sidewalls produce hundreds of steel fragments
that blast horizontally, creating a lethal fragmentation grenade
effect. |
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