Current Aviation & Missile Systems
Apache Longbow (AH-64)
The AH-64 D Apache Longbow is the world’s premier attack helicopter. It is armed with fire-and-forget Hellfire missiles, 2.75” rockets and a 30mm cannon. The Apache Longbow also has a fire control radar that detects, classifies and prioritizes targets almost instantly.
The helicopter is completely mission-capable in night and adverse weather conditions. It adds significantly to Warfighting capability through increased survivability, lethality and versatility.
Black Hawk Utility (UH-60)
The UH-60 Black Hawk is a twin-engine helicopter that is the work horse of Army Aviation. It is used in air assault, air cavalry, command and control, and aeromedical evacuation missions. The Black Hawk is a highly versatile aircraft that is capable of moving a 105-mm howitzer, its six-person crew and 30 rounds of ammunition in one trip.
Chinook - Improved Cargo Helicopter (ICH) (CH-47F)
The CH-47 Chinook is the Army’s only medium-lift cargo helicopter, and the “F” model has been designated as a Future Force System. It is a twin turbine engine, tandem-rotor transport helicopter capable of carrying as many as 33 Soldiers in full battle gear. It is used primarily to transport ground forces, weapons, ammunition, equipment and other cargo in general support of worldwide combat and contingency operations.
Fixed Wing Aircraft
The UC-35A is an example of the Army’s current Fixed-Wing aircraft fleet. The fleet consists of nearly 300 aircraft in the Active and the Reserve Components, from the Operational Support Aircraft workhorses, such as the UC-35 and C-12, to the SEMA RC-12 and RC-7B.
Kiowa Warrior (OH-58D)
The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a single engine, light observation helicopter. It has a low-light television, thermal imaging system, and laser range finder/designator incorporated into a Mast Mounted Sight above its rotor. The Kiowa Warrior can designate targets for precision-guided munitions carried by Apache helicopters, other airborne weapons platforms, or ground-based systems, or it can attack targets on its own with HELLFIRE missiles, 70mm rockets, .50 caliber machine gun, or air-to-air Stinger missiles.
Extended Range Multi-Purpose (ERMP)
Also called the “Gray Eagle,” the Extended Range Multi-Purpose (ERMP) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) will provide combatant commanders a much improved real-time responsive capability to conduct long-dwell, wide area reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, communications relay, and attack missions (4 HELLFIRE (r)). ERMP addresses an ever-increasing demand for greater range, altitude, endurance and payload flexibility. A 3,200 pound gross take off weight (with growth to 3,600 pounds), Fowler flaps which improve take-off and landing performance, Automatic Tame-off and Landing (ATLS) and the flexibility to operate with or without Satellite Communications data links are just some of the characteristics that make this system a combat multiplier.
Raven (UAS)
The Raven is a small, back-packable UAS that performs reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition missions for battalion and below units. The air vehicle is hand-launched, weighs less than 5 pounds, has a range of 10-15 kilometers and an endurance of up to 80 minutes. A Raven system contains three air vehicles, one ground control station (17 pounds), as well as spare and repair parts.
Shadow 200 (UAS)
The Shadow 200 Unmanned Aircraft System is a small, lightweight, tactical UAS system that is transportable by two military wheeled vehicles. It features a small suitcase-size control station with a dual command link. The Shadow 200 has a 124-mile mission radius capability and can remain over an area of interest for up to three hours performing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions day or night.
Army Tactical Missile System (Army TACMS)
The Army TACMS is a surface-to-surface, inertially-guided, semi-ballistic missile fired from a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Launcher. The Army TACMS can engage targets throughout the Corps/Unit of Employment area of influence.
Avenger
Avenger is a mobile, short-range, air defense system mounted on a high-mobility-multi-purpose wheeled vehicle. It can fire up to eight STINGER missiles against attacking fixed wing aircraft or helicopters.
Hellfire Missile
The Longbow HELLFIRE (LBHF) missile is a fire-and-forget missile which uses radar aided inertial guidance. LBHF provides the capability to conduct battle both day and night in adverse weather conditions and with battlefield obscurants present.
Javelin
Javelin is a medium range, manportable, shoulder-launched, fire-and-forget, anti-armor weapon system. Javelin is capable of defeating multiple types of targets. Javelin includes two major components: a reusable command launch unit and a missile sealed in a disposable launch tube assembly.
Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS)
MEADS is a rapidly deployable, highly maneuverable surface-to-air missile system with 360 degree capability. MEADS will provide the future force with lower-tier defense for troops and high-value assets against a sophisticated array of threats including tactical ballistic missiles, manned/unmanned aircraft and cruise missiles.
STINGER
STINGER, a fire-and-forget Infrared/Ultraviolet missile system, is mounted on a variety of platforms and is the only air defense weapon in the forward area. STINGER has been fielded on the Avenger, Kiowa Warrior, Special Operations Black Hawk, Bradley Linebacker, the USMC Light Armored Vehicle-Air Defense and as a individual shoulder fired weapon known as the MANPADS. The STINGER Missile can be carried and fired by a single Soldier. It is deadly at short ranges against attack aircraft and helicopters.
High Mobility Artillery System (HIMARS)
The HIMARS is an all-weather Precision Fire/Deep Strike weapon system for early entry and future forces. HIMARS is a C-130 roll on and roll off, transportable wheeled variant of the MLRS M270A1 upgraded launcher.
Phased Array Tracking Radar
Intercept of Target (PATRIOT)
The PATRIOT Missile system defends troops and fixed assets from short and medium-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and other air-breathing threats such as fixed or rotary wing aircraft.
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
The MLRS launcher is a full-tracked, self-propelled, self-loading launcher with an on-board fire control system. Initially fielded in 1983, MLRS can launch the family of MLRS rockets and the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles.
TOW
The TOW (Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided) Missile is a heavy anti-tank weapon system consisting of a launcher and a missile. The gunner defines the aim point by maintaining sight cross hairs on a target. The missile is line-of-sight guided to the aim point by a pair of wires which physically links the missile and the launcher.
Surface Launched Advanced
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (SLAMRAAM)
SLAMRAAM is a surface-to-air missile system providing critical overmatch capability against cruise missiles, UAVs and fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The fire unit consists of four AMRAAM missiles mounted on a HMMWV. The BMC4I will include integration of the SENTINEL radar system and the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Network Sensor (JLENS).