Lightweight, Low Cost, Multiweapon Missile Canister Navy SBIR FY2012.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2012.1 Topic No.: N121-063 Topic Title: Lightweight, Low Cost, Multiweapon Missile Canister Proposal No.: N121-063-1340 Firm: San Diego Composites, Inc. 9550 Ridgehaven Ct San Diego, California 92123 Contact: Rob Kolozs Phone: (858) 751-0450 Web Site: www.sdcomposites.com Abstract: SDC will utilize our detailed knowledge of launch canisters and composites expertise to develop a multicell canister design for the Mk 25 that meets the harsh pressure, drop and handling requirements for the Mk 41 and Mk 57 Vertical Launching System (VLS). SDC will utilize a combination of filament winding and pultrusion to develop a canister that is high strength and affordable. SDC has teamed with KaZaK Composites Inc., a leader in the industries of pultrusion and canisters, to provide the NAVY with the most innovative manufacturing and teaming approach for this SBIR. Benefits: *A lightweight composite multicell canister that is capable of meeting the 100 PSI launch requirement. *A lightweight composite canister that is more than 50% lighter than the existing steel baseline. *A cost effective solution. Incorporation of the filament winding and pultrusion manufacturing methods shall marry performance and cost effectiveness. *An automated method of canister fabrication. *Demonstration of the technology in the Option program through fabrication and testing. Return