EFSS M327 120mm Mortar
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LSV - LIGHT STRIKE VEHICLE The Light Strike Vehicle (LSV) is an air-certified ground mobility platform for the V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor aircraft. A member of the family of Internally Transportable Vehicles (ITV), the LSV offers unmatched agility, mobility and payload capacity. Fitted with either the M2 .50 cal or Mk 19 machine-gun at the rear gunners ring, the LSV is designed to carry adequate fuel, water, ammunition, and food for 3-day mission needs, while safely transporting a crew of four.
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES • Length (OAL) ..................................................................................................................163.0” • Width ...................................................................................................................................60.0” • Height inside V-22 (folded/stowed, suspension lowered)................................46.9” • Height outside V-22 (fully rigged; suspension at road height setting)..........72.5” • Height outside V-22 (suspension at high setting)................................................75.5” • Gross Vehicle Weight .................................................................................................6,536 lbs. • Vehicle Curb Weight.....................................................................................................4,536 lbs. • Payload:..................................................................................................................................2,000 lbs. • Fording depth (no kit)...................................................................................................30.0” • Fuel: JP-8, Commercial Diesel, DF-2, JP-5 • Fuel Capacity: 24.0 gallons total from twin 12.0 gallon fuel tanks PERFORMANCE • Vehicle top speed (paved roads) 65+ mph • 132 bhp @ 3,600 rpm / 230 ft lbs. torque @ 2,000 rpm • “Guns Up” in less than 1 minute FEATURES • 2.8 liter in-line 4 cylinder SOHC 12-valve turbo diesel engine (Navistar Defense) • General Motors model 4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive • Chrysler 2 speed manual transfer case (2WD Hi/Lo and 4WD Hi/Lo) • 24V DC power system with dual 12V sealed batteries / 175 amp waterproof alternator • Air Ride® gas bladder suspension, height-adjustable on the fly via dash control panel • Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) controlled via dashboard panel • Onboard electric air compressor supplying suspension and CTIS systems • Four Wheel Steering (4WS) via joystick control with auto-centering • Run-Flat® rims, inserts and tires • Forward/Rear 2” hitch receivers for 9,500 lb capacity winch • “Blackout Lights”, support NVG night time operation • Power steering / Power four wheel disc brakes • Full weather enclosure and heater for crew comfort • Split folding windshield with wipers • Padded Kevlar frag-resistant armor seats • NATO “slave cable” and receptacle • 24 ea. forged steel tie-down locations to support internal aircraft tie-down • Transportable in V-22, CV-22, CH-47, CH-53, C-5 and C-130 aircrafts • External lift capable
Expanding the tactical and lethal reach of the Marine Expeditionary Forces through a total system solution: advance mortar weaponry, ammunition and vehicles.
11399 16th Court North, Suite 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 • For further information email: [email protected] Approved for Public Release 9/11/2008
EFSS The Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS) was developed in response
120MM TOWED RIFLE MORTAR WEAPON
The Expeditionary Fire Support System utilizes a 120mm
to the USMC’s need for a fire support system that is lighter, more mobile
towed rifled mortar that can fire smoothbore or rifled
and vertically transportable for missions requiring tactical versatility, speed
ammunition. The rifled mortar rotates the round as it exits
and close-in fire support.
the barrel providing greater stability and range over current smoothbore ammunition.
The EFSS expands the maneuver commander’s choices of fire-support
capability against an array of targets including light-armored, motorized, and dismounted personnel; command and control systems; and indirect fire systems. The system’s Prime Mover vehicle along with the 120mm
- Weighs 1798 lbs. and is the Marines’ largest internally vertically transportable indirect fire support capability. - In service in 24 countries, including three NATO countries.
towed rifled mortar is designed to be internally transportable in the MV-22 Osprey, CH-53, C-130 and the C-5 aircraft.
120MM AMMUNITION SUITE The EFSS 120mm ammunition suite consists of four
The Expeditionary Fire Support System is comprised of two Prime Mover
type-classified munitions: High Explosive (HE), Smoke,
vehicles, 120mm towed rifle mortar weapon, a family of insensitive
Illumination and Practice rounds. The ammunition suite
munitions (IM) compliant ammunition and the ammunition trailer.
provides greater lethality, accuracy and range over currently fielded ammunition.
PRIME MOVER
- IM compliant, with an accurate and effective range of 8.2 km.
The Prime Mover plays an important role in the Expeditionary Fire Support System. The factory-built frame-up vehicle
- Standard electronically-fused U.S. artillery fuses are fitted to
is designed to meet the 60” maximum width requirement for transportability in the MV-22. The strategic size and weight
the projectiles for point detonation or airburst capabilities.
ensures a tactical mobility that is equal to that of the supported force. The vehicle is capable of operational ranges out to 300 miles enhancing the system’s cross-country mobility for indirect fire support operations.
- Precision Extended Range Munitions (PERM), GPS guided out to 17 km (In development).
PRIME MOVER FEATURES - Air-Ride, controlled height, adjustable suspension with a maximum ground clearance of 14 inches. - Four Wheel Steering (4WS) for maximum maneuverability and easy loading and unloading off the MV-22. - Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) that folds and stows when onboard the MV-22. - Four cylinder turbo-charged 2.8 liter diesel engine capable of running on JP-8 fuel; and a four-speed automatic transmission.
- Vehicle weight of 3900 pounds. - The Central Tire Inflation System allows the operator to adjust tire pressure while the vehicle is in motion across changing terrain. - NAVAIR certified for MV-22 Osprey.
AMMUNITION TRAILER The ammunition trailer was designed specifically for the Expeditionary Fire Support System to fit internally within the MV-22 Osprey while being hitched to the Prime Mover. - Maximum payload of 1800 lbs. - Maximum capacity: 30 120mm rifled mortar rounds. - IM-compliant ammo packaging. - Equipped with electric brakes.
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES • Length (OAL) ..................................................................................................................163.0” • Width ...................................................................................................................................60.0” • Height inside V-22 (folded/stowed, suspension lowered)................................46.9” • Height outside V-22 (fully rigged; suspension at road height setting)..........72.5” • Height outside V-22 (suspension at high setting)................................................75.5” • Gross Vehicle Weight .................................................................................................6,536 lbs. • Vehicle Curb Weight.....................................................................................................4,536 lbs. • Payload:..................................................................................................................................2,000 lbs. • Fording depth (no kit)...................................................................................................30.0” • Fuel: JP-8, Commercial Diesel, DF-2, JP-5 • Fuel Capacity: 24.0 gallons total from twin 12.0 gallon fuel tanks PERFORMANCE • Vehicle top speed (paved roads) 65+ mph • 132 bhp @ 3,600 rpm / 230 ft lbs. torque @ 2,000 rpm • “Guns Up” in less than 1 minute FEATURES • 2.8 liter in-line 4 cylinder SOHC 12-valve turbo diesel engine (Navistar Defense) • General Motors model 4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive • Chrysler 2 speed manual transfer case (2WD Hi/Lo and 4WD Hi/Lo) • 24V DC power system with dual 12V sealed batteries / 175 amp waterproof alternator • Air Ride® gas bladder suspension, height-adjustable on the fly via dash control panel • Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) controlled via dashboard panel • Onboard electric air compressor supplying suspension and CTIS systems • Four Wheel Steering (4WS) via joystick control with auto-centering • Run-Flat® rims, inserts and tires • Forward/Rear 2” hitch receivers for 9,500 lb capacity winch • “Blackout Lights”, support NVG night time operation • Power steering / Power four wheel disc brakes • Full weather enclosure and heater for crew comfort • Split folding windshield with wipers • Padded Kevlar frag-resistant armor seats • NATO “slave cable” and receptacle • 24 ea. forged steel tie-down locations to support internal aircraft tie-down • Transportable in V-22, CV-22, CH-47, CH-53, C-5 and C-130 aircrafts • External lift capable
Expanding the tactical and lethal reach of the Marine Expeditionary Forces through a total system solution: advance mortar weaponry, ammunition and vehicles.
11399 16th Court North, Suite 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 • For further information email: [email protected] Approved for Public Release 9/11/2008
EFSS The Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS) was developed in response
120MM TOWED RIFLE MORTAR WEAPON
The Expeditionary Fire Support System utilizes a 120mm
to the USMC’s need for a fire support system that is lighter, more mobile
towed rifled mortar that can fire smoothbore or rifled
and vertically transportable for missions requiring tactical versatility, speed
ammunition. The rifled mortar rotates the round as it exits
and close-in fire support.
the barrel providing greater stability and range over current smoothbore ammunition.
The EFSS expands the maneuver commander’s choices of fire-support
capability against an array of targets including light-armored, motorized, and dismounted personnel; command and control systems; and indirect fire systems. The system’s Prime Mover vehicle along with the 120mm
- Weighs 1798 lbs. and is the Marines’ largest internally vertically transportable indirect fire support capability. - In service in 24 countries, including three NATO countries.
towed rifled mortar is designed to be internally transportable in the MV-22 Osprey, CH-53, C-130 and the C-5 aircraft.
120MM AMMUNITION SUITE The EFSS 120mm ammunition suite consists of four
The Expeditionary Fire Support System is comprised of two Prime Mover
type-classified munitions: High Explosive (HE), Smoke,
vehicles, 120mm towed rifle mortar weapon, a family of insensitive
Illumination and Practice rounds. The ammunition suite
munitions (IM) compliant ammunition and the ammunition trailer.
provides greater lethality, accuracy and range over currently fielded ammunition.
PRIME MOVER
- IM compliant, with an accurate and effective range of 8.2 km.
The Prime Mover plays an important role in the Expeditionary Fire Support System. The factory-built frame-up vehicle
- Standard electronically-fused U.S. artillery fuses are fitted to
is designed to meet the 60” maximum width requirement for transportability in the MV-22. The strategic size and weight
the projectiles for point detonation or airburst capabilities.
ensures a tactical mobility that is equal to that of the supported force. The vehicle is capable of operational ranges out to 300 miles enhancing the system’s cross-country mobility for indirect fire support operations.
- Precision Extended Range Munitions (PERM), GPS guided out to 17 km (In development).
PRIME MOVER FEATURES - Air-Ride, controlled height, adjustable suspension with a maximum ground clearance of 14 inches. - Four Wheel Steering (4WS) for maximum maneuverability and easy loading and unloading off the MV-22. - Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) that folds and stows when onboard the MV-22. - Four cylinder turbo-charged 2.8 liter diesel engine capable of running on JP-8 fuel; and a four-speed automatic transmission.
- Vehicle weight of 3900 pounds. - The Central Tire Inflation System allows the operator to adjust tire pressure while the vehicle is in motion across changing terrain. - NAVAIR certified for MV-22 Osprey.
AMMUNITION TRAILER The ammunition trailer was designed specifically for the Expeditionary Fire Support System to fit internally within the MV-22 Osprey while being hitched to the Prime Mover. - Maximum payload of 1800 lbs. - Maximum capacity: 30 120mm rifled mortar rounds. - IM-compliant ammo packaging. - Equipped with electric brakes.
