Future Combat Systems (FCS) Mounted Combat System (MCS) Provides Unique Capabilities

摘要

The Future Combat Systems (FCS) Mounted Combat System (MCS) mission profile calls for a 3-man crew similar to that of the M1A1/2 Abrams main battle tank. The MCS, however, will be a more versatile weapon system capable of conducting full-spectrum operations and delivering greater deployability and lethality. The MCS is more deployable than the Abrams, in part, because of its significantly lighter weight. Likewise, MCS offers greater lethality than the Abrams family because of its beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) capability with the Mid-Range Munition (MRM). Together, these technologies will increase the MCS's main gun range significantly. This article discusses the FCS MCS's capabilities, including the MRM, the Dynamic Muzzle Reference Sensor (DMRS), the Advanced Fire Inhibit System (AFIS), the Ammunition Handling System (AHS), the Turret Transfer Unit (TTU), and the Turret Basket Magazine (TBM).