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The concept for the new Vulcano ammunition family was developed
by the OTO Melara company of La Spezia and involves a subcalibre,
not self-propelled munition that, in its guided version,
is equipped with aerodynamic controls, inertial/GPS navigation and,
in some subtypes, a terminal guidance system,
and is characterised by a very long range and a high degree of accuracy (CEP < 20m).
he main distinction regarding the types of ammunition that are being developed within the Program is between unguided and guided munitions. These are designated, respectively, Extended Range (ER) and Long Range (LR). The calibres being developed are of 155mm for the land versions and 127mm for the naval ones.
The trajectory followed by the unguided munitions is a conventional ballistic one with a range of up to 70 km, while the range of the guided versions is expected to be of up to 100 km when fired by the 127/54C gun and of 120 km when fired by the new 127/64LW. The expected range for the 155mm calibre is of up to 100 km. These ranges are achieved by means of a very high muzzle velocity and very low aerodynamic coefficients, compared to in-service large calibre munitions. The projectiles are equipped with a multifunctional fuze based on microwave technology and capable of being programmed with altimetric, proximity, impact, delayed impact or time functionalities.
vulcano ammunitions configurations :
Vulcano Ammunition - Configuration n. 1
It has an unguided (ER) projectile equipped with a multifunctional fuze that provides a substantial increase in range with respect to traditional ammunition, a reduced time of flight and a significant degree of accuracy.
It has a projectile equipped with an inertial/GPS mid-course guidance system and an IR homing guidance system, designed to engage naval targets at very long ranges.
The IR homing system, which is activated during the terminal attack phase of the flight, within a few kilometres of the target, allows final course correction. The hit probability is therefore extremely high, independent of the range.
guidance system for the engagement of fixed coastal targets.
A variant to this configuration is being developed which, by making use of a semi-active laser (SAL) terminal guidance system, will allow the engagement of moving targets illuminated by an observer on the ground or by an UAV. In any case, the achievable accuracy is in the order of a few metres.
https://www.difesa.it/SGD-DNA/Staff/DT/NAVARM/Vulcano-EN/Pagine/default.aspx
https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/products/vulcano-155mm
https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/products/vulcano-127mm
by the OTO Melara company of La Spezia and involves a subcalibre,
not self-propelled munition that, in its guided version,
is equipped with aerodynamic controls, inertial/GPS navigation and,
in some subtypes, a terminal guidance system,
and is characterised by a very long range and a high degree of accuracy (CEP < 20m).
he main distinction regarding the types of ammunition that are being developed within the Program is between unguided and guided munitions. These are designated, respectively, Extended Range (ER) and Long Range (LR). The calibres being developed are of 155mm for the land versions and 127mm for the naval ones.
The trajectory followed by the unguided munitions is a conventional ballistic one with a range of up to 70 km, while the range of the guided versions is expected to be of up to 100 km when fired by the 127/54C gun and of 120 km when fired by the new 127/64LW. The expected range for the 155mm calibre is of up to 100 km. These ranges are achieved by means of a very high muzzle velocity and very low aerodynamic coefficients, compared to in-service large calibre munitions. The projectiles are equipped with a multifunctional fuze based on microwave technology and capable of being programmed with altimetric, proximity, impact, delayed impact or time functionalities.
Vulcano Ammunition - Configuration n. 1
It has an unguided (ER) projectile equipped with a multifunctional fuze that provides a substantial increase in range with respect to traditional ammunition, a reduced time of flight and a significant degree of accuracy.
Vulcano Ammunition - Configuration n 2
It has a projectile equipped with an inertial/GPS mid-course guidance system and an IR homing guidance system, designed to engage naval targets at very long ranges.
The IR homing system, which is activated during the terminal attack phase of the flight, within a few kilometres of the target, allows final course correction. The hit probability is therefore extremely high, independent of the range.
Vulcano Ammunition - Configuration n 3
It has a projectile equipped with an inertial/GPSguidance system for the engagement of fixed coastal targets.
A variant to this configuration is being developed which, by making use of a semi-active laser (SAL) terminal guidance system, will allow the engagement of moving targets illuminated by an observer on the ground or by an UAV. In any case, the achievable accuracy is in the order of a few metres.
https://www.difesa.it/SGD-DNA/Staff/DT/NAVARM/Vulcano-EN/Pagine/default.aspx
https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/products/vulcano-155mm
https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/products/vulcano-127mm
