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Excalibur 1b Test Demonstrates Archer Gun System Compatibility
Last Updated: 05/23/2011*
Raytheon Company fired four Excalibur 1b projectiles from a Swedish Archer gun system, completing the first-ever demonstration of the system's compatibility.
The tests were designed to evaluate controlled-flight and safe-muzzle exit, while validating the simulation used to predict the performance of Raytheon’s Excalibur 1b. All test objectives were met, and Excalibur 1b’s ballistic accuracy exceeded expectations.
“The outstanding results of this milestone event demonstrate that Raytheon’s Excalibur 1b is meeting crucial design parameters that will guarantee exceptional weapon system performance,” said Steve Bennett, Raytheon Missile Systems Excalibur program director. “It’s an important step on the road to delivering Excalibur 1b to the warfighter. Excalibur 1b will not only reduce costs, but will also improve the reliability of the round.”
The Excalibur 1b design is based on Raytheon’s combat-proven Excalibur 1a. Raytheon’s Excalibur 1b features a titanium base, uses fewer parts and requires simpler manufacturing. The result is increased reliability and a significantly reduced cost to deliver precision projectiles.
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