Came across this...04 May 2012] US Army proposes 'Smart-Feed'...

Came across this...

04 May 2012]


US Army proposes 'Smart-Feed' ammunition feed system
The US Army has put forward a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposal (A12-077, part of US Department of Defense SBIR Program Solicitation FY 12.2) that covers a request to develop the necessary technology for "a compact, lightweight, high-rate ammunition feed system that will enable an airborne machine gunner to select a specific type of round for a particular shot". The acquisition programme is for PEO Aviation, which covers areas relating to the Apache Helicopter, Armed Scout Helicopter, Aviation Systems, Cargo Helicopter, Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft, Utility Helicopter and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)



*** A successful Smart-Feed system has application across a broad spectrum of weapon systems and portable sorting systems. High-rate-of-fire weapons ranging from 12.7mm machine guns, to 20/25/30mm auto cannons, to 40mm grenade launchers are likely candidates based on currently active smart round development programs...



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