M734A1 Multi-Option Fuze for Mortars & M783 …

1 M734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeProduct Improvement ProgramPresented ByTimothy M. Mohan, M734A1 /M783 IPT Lead2 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeOutline m734 - M734A1 -M783 Evolution fuze Characteristics Mortar Ammunition Integrated Product Team PIP Methodology PIP Process Map Continuous Product Improvements PIP Results Future Product Improvements Summary3 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeM734 - M734A1 -M783 EvolutionM734 PRODUCTION PROGRAMM734 Development(1970 s) -KODAKM734 Production(Early 1980 s to ~1997)

2 -KODAK then ATK/Accudyne Mid 1970 s CW Proximity Technology Uplegearly (safety) issues Component ObsolescenceM734E1 MATERIEL CHANGE PROGRAMM734E1 GOVERNMENT INITIAL DESIGN EFFORT1991M734E1 Development(1993-1997) Joint Government and KDI1993 1999 TYPE CLASSIFICATION -STANDARDWITH M929, M934A1, M821A2, AND M722A1 CARTRIDGES19964 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeM734 - M734A1 -M783 Evolution (cont.) M734A1 /M783 PRODUCTION Performance Based Management Contract Continuous Design Improvement Contractor Maintained TDP Dynamic Component Obsolescence ProgramM734A1 Production (FY1998-2002)1998 2003 Competitive Award to KDIM783 LRIP(FY01-02) Bundled with M734A1 Production2000 -2003M734A1/M783 Production (FY2003-2007)2003 Present Competitive Award to KDI5 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeFUZE CHARACTERISTICSM734A1M783 Mode Settings.

3 60/81mm Proximity (PRX)PRXIMP(7 Feet Height of Burst (HOB))120 mm PRX(14 Feet HOB)PRXIMPIMPACT (IMP)IMPIMP(Backup mode to Prox)DELAY (DLY) 50 to 150 msecDLY DLY(Also backup mode to Prox / Imp)Electronic Arming: Apex DetectionYESNOM echanical Arming:Setback then sustained airflow to Turbine Alternator/Safe and Arm geartrainto remove final mechanical lockPower Supply: Air Flow driven Turbine AlternatorSetback: 1,000 TO 14,000 G sTemperature:-40F TO +145F OPERATIONAL6 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeMortar AmmunitionFuzesM734A1M783M934A1 MO HEM929 Smoke120mm AmmunitionM821A1 MO HE81mmM734A1 & M783 fuzes are ballistic matches to the m734 and M745 MO HEM768 PD HEM722A1 SmokeXM1046 MAPAM7 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeINTEGRATED PRODUCT TEAMPM CASAETCCARTRIDGE IPTs-M720A1/M768-M722A1-M821A2-M929-M934 A1-XM1046 AFMOARDEC fuze DIVISIONADELPHIPICATINNYL3-KDIARDEC SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS-QED-PQM-PACKAGING-ILS-SAFE TY

4 -MAINTENANCE-EOD8 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeProduct Improvement Methodology Maintain up to date technological practices Mitigates Electronic Component Obsolescence Enhance Producibility/Manufacturability Increased Capability & Safety Core Contractor/Government IPT working together to submit, design, & qualify improvements is the key to the success of this program. The product improvements are individually qualified and validated prior to implementation. Product Improvements are implemented as ECPs, sometimes with cost o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzePIP Execution Process MapLevel 3 PIP Concurrence/Initiation PM FundingM734A1/M783 IPTARDEC & L3-KDIE ngineering Support in ProductionIdentify and discuss potential production Issues (risk planning)Identified PIPsevaluated for impact to Cost, Schedule, & Performance (risk assessment) Contractor & Government IPT Open DiscussionsECP PIP into fuze Production EndPrioritized PIP List shared with cognizant Program Manager (risk handling)

5 In-HousePIP Proposal Discussions Review Cost/Schedule/Tech Proposal Benefits Execute PIP Test Samples: Lab and Ballistic Review Test Results Current Prioritized PIP List Prioritized PIP List IGCE/SOW Contractor Proposal Technical Evaluation Contract Modification Updated PIP List Government & Contractor IPT Discussions Discuss approach and starting ROM Government Prioritization Current Prioritized PIP List Contractor & Government IPT InputsPM Evaluates PIP Proposal Submit PIP Proposal to PM Preliminary Contractor proposal PM Concurred PIP List PM Proposal Request PM Discussions Strategies EvaluatedYesNoModify Production ContractPerform PIP Work Validate PIP Design Test Result Evaluation Prototype Samples

6 Engineering Samples Ballistic Test Report Evaluate PIP test results Evaluate PIP benefits Develop ECP Prepare PIP Final Report PM concurs Final Report PM concurs implementation strategy PIP Final Report PIP Implementation ECP Contractor prepares ECP Gov tprepares ECP (Contractor concur, In House Work)PIP Implementation into fuze Production Approved ECP Contract Mod: No Cost ECPP eriodic PIP Review Cycle10 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeMateriel Change to M7341993 -1996 Resulted in M734A1 fuze -Improved Safety, HOB Accuracy, ECM, State of The Art Electronics1996 to CurrentOn -GoingFlex Circuit Assembly ImprovementImproved Robustness to Production Handling and Environmental SurvivabilityDynamic Range AdjustmentImproved reliability of the impact functionImproved producibilty and corrosion protectionMaximized performance and production yieldIncreased High G PerformanceMaximize production yieldImproved performance at high charge.

7 Low QE and Environmental survivabilitySignal Processor ImprovementsHDL104A Eliminated 14 parts /Reduced unit price by $5-over $ savings documented to dateImpact Switch ImprovementNickel Plating of Ogive BaseComponent Binning & Select ResistorsImproved Turbine Alternator 440 SS ShaftSix Sigma Project C6 OrientationImproved Gear Lock Spring in S&AImprove S&A performance and production yield (NOTE: Not yet ECPed)Incorporate Set Forward Washer in Turbine AlternatorIncreased High G Performance & SurvivabilitySignal Processor ASIC HDL104 DIncreased Performance, MMIC CompensationSignal Processor ASIC HDL104 CIncreased PerformanceMMIC Design TranslationEliminated Component ObsolescenceImpact Environment EvaluationProvide accurate specification for widest switch rangeContinuous Product Improvements11 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzePIP Results M734A1 .

8 Interfixes6 to 9 711, 546 Fuzes Manufactured 61 Lots, 61 Accepted, 20 with no failures 6,370 Rounds tested, 5 duds & 90 out of mode Reliability as set Overall Function Reliability M783: Interfixes2 & 3 195,080 Fuzes Manufactured 12 Lots, 12 Accepted, 7 with no failures 718 Rounds tested, 0 dud & 7 out of mode Reliability as set Overall Function Reliability 100%12 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeFuture Product Improvements Next Generation Microcontroller Next Generation Signal Processor Circuit Re-Layout for Industry Standard Components fuze Transceiver Updates Insensitive Munitions FCS Mortar Fuzing Requirements Remote Set Direct interface with MFCS Extended Range13 CCommittedommittedTTo o EExcellencexcellenceM734A1 Multi-Option fuze for Mortars & M783 PD/DLY FuzeSummary Product Improvement Program (PIP)

9 Allows for dynamic Technical Data Package. Anticipates and mitigates component issues. Resolves Production Problem Areas. The M734A1 /M783 PIP is our production risk reduction program. Periodic review and prioritization. All parties, PM & IPT, must agree that there is benefit to an improvement.