"Hurricane" Anti-Rocket Propelled (RPG) Technologies Navy SBIR FY2004.2 - Quick Response Topics Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2004.2 Topic No.: N04-902 Topic Title: "Hurricane" Anti-Rocket Propelled (RPG) Technologies Proposal No.: N042-902-0420 Firm: Foster-Miller, Inc. 350 Second Ave. Waltham, Massachusetts 02451-1196 Contact: Michael Farinella Phone: (781) 684-4306 Web Site: www.foster-miller.com Abstract: Foster-Miller's proprietary nets (FMNETS) have consistently defeated the RPG-7 threat in Government sponsored live tests over engagement speeds of 25 through 100 m/s. Specifically, the ultra-lightweight barrier defeated the RPG-7 by collapsing the ogive, shorting the fuze, and dudding the round. Implementing an effective delivery mechanism for the proprietary RPG barrier to support close-in ground vehicle protection is proposed. The system is called Hurricane. Hurricane implementation is practical and economical. Proposed in a `pill-box' form factor and mounted on a vehicle's roof rack, the weight of a system possessing full side coverage is ~35 lb. Hurricane can be installed by one person as needed in under 20 min and can be reloaded in 1 min. The package is modular and can be tailored to any vehicle covering any side or top and is readily integrated to a sensor/fire control system of user choosing. Delivery of the FMNET can be designed to intercept the RPG while the FMNET is moving at peak velocity perpendicular to the RPG flight vector. The resultant side force, equivalent to a Hurricane gust, has the potential of both dudding and rapidly turning the RPG sideways. The resulting defeat minimizes follow-on impact against the host vehicle. (P-040476) Benefits: Military applications for close-in protection for ground vehicles are numerous -- Stryker, HMMWV, 2 � and 5 ton trucks. An ultra-lightweight, backpackable barrier solution would offer static RPG barrier solution for RPG protection at security check points on an as-needed basis similar to what chain link fencing once offered. Optimization of the barrier defeat mechanism would address a larger subset of missile threats. Subsequent programs that would benefit include any anti-missile, self defense applications spanning all DoD branches, including Homeland Security. Return