Mr Mark Zimmerman - Alternate Wars

1 Page 1 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedMK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS)Mark Zimmerman MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS)Mark Zimmerman Mark Zimmerman Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedPage 2 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedPresentation Outline Introduction System Description New DevelopmentPage 3 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedPresentation Outline Introduction System Description New DevelopmentPage 4 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedVLS Genesis Replace High Maintenance, Single Mission Launchers Below Deck Installation 360 Hemispherical Coverage High Firing Cell Density Minimal Mechanical Movement Encanistered Missiles Multiple Missile/Mission SupportBelow Deck.

2 Fewer Moving Parts. Encanistered MissilesPage 5 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited Ballistic Protection BL VII Being Evolved Towards Open Architecture Simultaneous Multiple Missile Launch Multiple Warfare Area Missile Types Any Missile/Any Cell Minimal Manning High Reliability Low Maintenance Modular Design and Application Combat Proven VLS FeaturesA Revolutionary Development in Naval Surface WarfarePage 6 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedVLS Multi-Mission CapabilityESSMPage 7 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.

3 Distribution is UnlimitedLaunch Control Units8-Cell Launcher ModuleVLS Major Components USN DDG Example8 Modules4 ModulesEncanisteredWeapons are Loaded into Launcher Module CellsLauncher Modules are Combined to Form LaunchersLaunchers are Installed Forward and AftOff Launcher Equipment Installed in Combat System Equipment RoomsTypical Installation. Number of Launchers and Launcher Modules Vary by ShipUSN CG is Similar Except: 8 modules forward and aft LCUs are in Computer RoomPage 8 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedLCU Segment Maintain Simultaneous Interface with Each WCS Firewall to the Launchers Multi-Warfare Management/Prioritization Has Capability for Parallel Operations in Missile Preparation and Launch Monitor Launchers Availability Firing CountMK 41 System DiagramLaunchControlUnits(LCUs)Launcher Segment Provide Pre-Launch and Launch Sequencing Provide Gas Management Monitor Weapons Weapon Inventory Weapon Availability Hazard Conditions Deluge Control, Anti-IcingAnti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) Weapon Control System (WCS)(Tactical Tomahawk)Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) WCS (SQQ-89)

4 Integrated Air and Ballistic Missile Defense (IABMD) WCS(Aegis)Only Multi-Missile, Multi-WCS Launching System in the WorldEncanistered Weapons Canister Provides Common Interfaces to the Launcher Regardless of Weapon Type Electrical 145-pin umbilical connector Mechanical 24 square Any Weapon, Any Cell Shipping and StoragePage 9 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited SEASPARROW SAABTECH FCS THALES MWCS MELCO FCS SM-2 BLOCK II/III/IIIa/IIIb WCS MK 8 AEGIS WDS MK 14 (TRUMP) WDS MK14 (KDX-II) TFC MSS-41 (APAR) TOMAHAWK AN/SWG-3 ATWCS SM-2 BLOCK IV WCS MK 8 AEGIS VLASROC ASWCS MK 116 ASWCS (J) OYQ-103 ESSM/QUAD PACK WCS MK 8 AEGIS SAAB TECH FCS TFC MSS-41 (APAR) FFG MK92 Integration With Other WCS sVLS Has Been Integrated With Many Different WCS s WorldwidePage 10 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.

5 Distribution is UnlimitedSpainF100 FFG ALVARO DE BAZAN 5 ShipsNorwayFFG New Escort Vessel5 ShipsNetherlandsDDG DEZEVEN PROVINCIEN4 ShipsLCFA ustraliaFF ANZAC8 ShipsFFG ADELAIDE6 ShipsUnited StatesDDG ARLEIGH BURKE62 ShipsCG TICONDEROGA22 ShipsDD SPRUANCE24 ShipsNew ZealandFF ANZAC2 ShipsKoreaDDG KDX II6 ShipsDDG KDX III3 ShipsMore Than 12,000 MK 41 VLS Cells in Navy and Eleven Allied NaviesDenmarkDDG IROQUOIS4 ShipsCanada280280 GermanyFFG BRANDENBURG4 ShipsFFG SACHSEN3 ShipsFFG / Patrol Ship3 ShipsJapanDDG 2313 DDG 2313 DDG KONGO6 ShipsDD 2230DD 2230DD MURASAME9 ShipsDD 2230DD 2230DD TAKANAMI5 ShipsDDH - 2 ShipTurkeyFFG BARBAROS4 ShipsMK 41 VLS FleetDDG HOBART 3 ShipsDD 2230DD 223019DD Class1 ShipPage 11 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.

6 Distribution is Unlimited1982199019941996199820002002200 5 Tomahawk BLK II/IIISM-2 BLK IVVLA/MK 46 ESSM/QPVL/RIM-7 M/PSM-3 Tomahawk BLK IVB/L IV/VLCUB/L VI/VIILCUB/L IIILCUB/L VI/VIIMCP/AIPB/L VIILSEQB/L IVLSEQAAW and BMDASUWASWB/L VIIPPSB/L V/VILSEQVLA/MK 54MK 41 VLS EvolutionSM-2 BLK IISM-2 BLK IIIASM-2 BLK IIIBSM-62009 OpenArchitectureEvolution Objectives: New Capabilities, DMS/Tech Refresh, Reduced CostPage 12 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedVLSB aselineSM-2 Blk II/III/IIIA/IIIBSM-2 Blk IV, SM-6SM-3 Tomahawk Blk II/IIIT omahawk Blk IVVLAESSMA egisWeapon Control SystemsTomahawkASWBL IIAXXXBL 2 TWCS, ATWCSMK 116 MOD 4/6BL IIIXXXXXXBL 3/4/5 TWCS, ATWCS, TTWCSMK 116 MOD 7BL VXXXXXXXBL 3/4/5 TWCS, ATWCS, TTWCSMK 116 MOD 7BL VIIXXXXXXXBL 7 ATWCS, TTWCSSQQ-89MK 41 VLS Evolution Capabilities Weapons Tomahawk, VLA, SM-2 Blk IV.

7 And SM-3 BL IV/V introduced ESSM Quadpack in-line at DDG 79 Weapon Control Systems Each VLS baseline is certified/qualified with specific WCS sNew Baselines Have Added New Weapons and New WCS CapabilitiesPage 13 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedVLS Launch Control System EvolutionEvolution from Militarized Hardware and Software to COTS and Modern SoftwarePage 14 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedPresentation Outline Introduction System Description New DevelopmentPage 15 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.

8 Distribution is UnlimitedSUWWCSAAWWCSASWWCSLCU-1 LCU-2 LSEQMCPPPS 1 PPS 2 VLSW eapon Control System Specifies Weapon type Specifies Salvo Size Generates Missile Flight Orders Provide Firing CommandLaunch Control Unit Segment Interface Management Launch Coordination Fault Detection/Reconfiguration Launcher Equipment ManagementLauncher Segment Electronics Monitors Missile Status Coordinates Module Activities Performs Missile Unique Sequencing(Translate Generic Request from LCU toMissile Compatible Functions)Canister Provides Environmental Protection Provides Missile Electrical Interface Initial Missile Launch Guidance Monitors Environment Provides Missile Round ID Reports Missile AwayMissile Performs Prelaunch Preparations Reports Status Effects Launch Intercepts TargetVLS Functional AllocationsPage 16 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedVLS BL VII Launch Control SystemNTDS-ELaunch Control Comp.

9 Program- Interface to WCS s andlaunchers- Launch sequences, systemmonitor and controlAdvanced LCU Peripheral SW- HSI and data recording- Program loadingMotorControlPanel(MCP)Programmabl e PowerSupply (PPS) 1 and 2 LaunchSequencer(LSEQ)Launch Control Unit (LCU)(1 of 2)AAW WCSASW WCSASuW WCS100 BaseFX100 BaseT100 BaseTModule Electronics Comp. SW- Resident in LSEQ, MCP,and PPS- Launch sequences,module monitor and controlLauncher Module (1 of 12 or 16)100 BaseTCanister Umbilical (x8)FaultIsolationPanel(MaintenanceOnly) Page 17 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedMajor AssembliesMotor Control Panel (MCP) Controls Hatches Controls Plenum Drain Valve Controls Deluge Ethernet interface to LSEQP rogrammable Power Supply (PPS, qty 2) Two identical units Cells 1-4 and cells 5-8 Provides DC power for weapons and monitors Ethernet interface to LSEQL aunch Sequencer (LSEQ) Missile Interface Command the MCP Command the PPSs Hazard monitorsLaunch Control Unit (LCU, qty 2) Launch Coordination Launch Control Data recording Operator interfacePage 18 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.

10 Distribution is UnlimitedEight Cell Launcher ModuleEight Cell Module is the Basic Building Block of the VLS LauncherPage 19 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedVLS Module Gas Management System (GMS)GMS Consists of Canister, Plenum, and UptakePage 20 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release; Distribution is UnlimitedCanister Safe & Enable SwitchCanister Combination Shipping/Storage and Firing Container: Environmental Protection Shock Isolation Missile Mechanical and Electrical Interfaces Missile Identification Overtemperature Detection DelugeCanisters Serve as Transportation/Storage Container and Launch TubePage 21 Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.