HVP

The Hyper Velocity Projectile (HVP) is a next-generation guided projectile capable of completing multiple missions for the Electromagnetic Rail Gun. The new projectile features low drag, modularity and is also intended for existing 5-inch and 155mm conventional guns systems. Its modularity will make possible to adapt the new projectile to a variety of existing and future gun systems. The modularity will enable the engagement of different targets thus meeting the multiple mission requirements such as shore bombardment or anti-ship projectile. In November 2013, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded BAE Systems a contract to develop and demonstrate the HVP along with teammates UTC Aerospace Systems and CAES. The first test shot of the HVP was carried out by the US Air Force in September 2020 utilizing an M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer to shoot down a surrogate Russian cruise missile. The hypersonic projectile is capable of maximum speed of Mach 7 (7,000 kilometers per hour).

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