XM501 Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System

Concept

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  Precision Attack Munition (PAM)

Specifications

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• Guidance: GPS/INS, imaging infrared, semi-active laser homing.
• Datalink: Networked for in-flight updates, retargeting and images.
• Motor: Variable thrust rocket motor.
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  Loitering Attack Munition (LAM)

• Datalink:> Networked for in-flight updates, retargeting and images.
• Motor: Micro turbojet.
• Range: with 30 min loiter time.

  Development

• November 2002 – First guided flight of Precision Attack Missile.
• December 2005 – Successful Loitering Attack Missile Boost Test Vehicle flight test at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.
• April 2007 – Successful test launch of a Precision Attack Missile from a CLU at White Sands Missile Range.
• June 2007 – Successful test of Precision Attack Missile warhead against a fortified bunker.
• November 2008 – Successful first test of Precision Attack Missile fired from Container Launch Unit. Scores hit on T-72 tank.
• May 2009 – Captive flight test clears way for over-water flights to test capability against small boats.
• Feb 2010 – Four out of six missiles fail to hit their targets in a Limited User Test.
• April 2010 – US Army calls for program to be canceled.
• 3 May 2010 – The U.S. Army removes the system from their website.
• 12 May 2010 – House Armed Services seapower and expeditionary forces subcommittee moves R&D funding to Navy budget.
• 18 May 2010 – Defense Department approved an Army recommendation to cancel the program
• 6 Jan 2011 – DefSec Gates announces end of program.
• 2012 – US Navy was to begin at-sea testing of LCS surface missile module.