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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Raytheon's Excalibur 1b Program Completes 45 Flight Tests of Low-Cost Titanium Base
Raytheon Company fired its 45th low-cost titanium base as part of design testing for the Excalibur 1b precision-guided artillery projectile.
The Excalibur 1b design is based on Raytheon's combat-proven Excalibur 1a. It uses fewer parts and requires simpler manufacturing, resulting in lower costs and increased reliability.
Excalibur's proven six-meter (19.7 feet) accuracy reduces collateral damage, which saves warfighter lives and reduces the chance of civilian casualties.
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