Independent Assessment of Trade-Off Determination and Trade-Off Analysis for Division Support Weapon System.

摘要

The following is a summary of the conclusions drawn from review of DSWS TOD and TOA documentation coupled with discussions with representatives of the development and analytical communities. The major concern is predicted marginal survivability of the candidate DSWS. Suggested solution to the predicted marginal survivability problem is the use of applique armor for the chassis of the new DSWS. Additional suggestions to enhance the overall DSWS effectiveness includes: an antihelicopter STAFF round, a flechetta round for defense against direct ground attack, improved MET data, replacement of copper rotating bands with plastic ones, and continued high priority emphasis on advanced propellants and remotely settable timed fuzes. (Author)