Northrop Grumman Advances 50mm Projectile Testing for Raid Hunter Air Defense System
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Northrop Grumman has successfully conducted an aeroballistic test of a new 50mm round for its Raid Hunter air defense system. The test involved firing the projectile from an XM913 Chain Gun to validate its performance and gather flight data, which will aid in developing a guided, proximity-fuzed projectile.
This development is significant as it enhances the Raid Hunter's capability to counter coordinated attacks from various aerial threats, including drone swarms and cruise missiles. The high-fidelity data collected during the test matched pre-test predictions, confirming the projectile's design and performance, which is crucial for the next development phase focused on guidance and proximity fuzing.
Looking ahead, Northrop Grumman aims to integrate this advanced ammunition with its Bushmaster Chain Gun technology to create a high-rate defensive system. This combination is designed to effectively respond to mixed aerial threats, positioning Raid Hunter as a scalable and cost-effective solution for short-range air defense challenges.
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Northrop tests new 50mm round for Raid Hunter air defense system to stop drone swarms
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