XM360
| XM360 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Tank gun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Variants | XM360E1 |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | 120×570mm |
The XM360 is an American experimental 120 mm tank gun developed by U.S. Army's Watervliet Arsenal, Benét Laboratories for use by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) on one of their proposals for the Future Combat Systems (FCS).[1] It was developed as a lightweight cannon that could equal or surpass the capabilities of the 120 mm M256 mounted on the M1A2 Abrams while being mounted on a much lighter vehicle. To achieve this the XM360 combined technologies such as Electrothermal-chemical technology (ETC), a gun tube with composite overwrapping and a modular recoil mechanism coupled with a muzzle brake.[2][3]
The XM360 has the capability to fire the same standard 120 mm NATO ammunition as the M256 while also being able to fire munitions such as the indirect fire laser guided Mid-Range Munition (MRM).[4]
Variants[edit]
XM360[edit]
The baseline variant.
XM360E1[edit]
A variant with increased maximum chamber pressure, no muzzle brake and other minor modifications intended for a future M1 Abrams variant.[5]
Specifications[edit]
XM360[3][edit]
- Weight: 1860 kg / 4100 lb
- Length: 6900 mm[6]
Applications[edit]
- XM1202 Future Combat Systems Mounted Combat System[1][5]
- GDLS AbramsX technology demonstrator[6]
- GDLS Griffin Technology Demonstrator[7]
See also[edit]
- XM291, American electrothermal-chemical tank gun
References[edit]
- ^ a b Osborn, Kris (2022-01-22). "U.S. Army's New Lightweight Tank Will Be Better Than the Abrams". The National Interest. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ Corsello Jr., John P.; O’Donell, Warren (2005). General Dynamics and U.S. Army Team to Deliver Cutting-Edge Firepower (PDF).
- ^ a b Smith, David C. (2006). 120 MM XM360 GUN FOR THE FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEM – TEST RESULTS & NEW TECHNOLOGY – BRIEFING FOR THE GUNS & MISSILES SYMPOSIUM – 27–31 MARCH 2006 (PDF).
- ^ Hodge, Nathan. "New Tank Round Gives Gunners Wings". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ a b 120mm XM360 Primary Weapon Assembly – XM1202 Mounted Combat System (MCS) of Future Combat System (FCS) – Briefing to NDIA Joint Armaments Symposium – 18 May 2010 (PDF). U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command – Benét Laboratories. 2010.
- ^ a b "What makes new-gen 120mm XM360 gun of the AbramsX tank more lethal?". 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ Rogoway, Tyler (2016-10-05). "General Dynamics Unveils Its Promising New Pint-Sized "Franken-Tank"". The Drive. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
