02435cam a2200469 i 4500 rnd000000000047717 RAND 920212s1991 caua b 000 0 eng d 91180236 0833010611 RAND/R-3837-DARPA (Sirsi) a188930 $45.00 CstmoR CstmoR n-us--- UG446.5 .E97 1991 An exploration of integrated ground weapons concepts for armor/anti-armor missions / Randall Steeb ... [et al.]. Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 1991. xviii, 184 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia unmediated n rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier volume nc rdacarrier "National Defense Research Institute"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-184). This report summarizes the results of an analytic exploration of future armored vehicle designs. It focuses on the design of light and heavy anti-armor vehicles. The authors surveyed and analyzed protection systems, weapon systems, mobility systems, sensor packages, crewspace designs, and electronics architectures, and used computer simulations to test many of their recommended configurations. They found that reduced-crew anti-armor vehicle concepts should be achievable using available technology. The designs are projected to be smaller, more maneuverable, more lethal, and less vulnerable than their currently fielded counterparts. Also available on the internet via WWW in PDF format. Description based on print version record. Antitank weapons. Armored vehicles, Military United States. Tanks (Military science) United States. Steeb, Randall, 1946- author. Brendley, Keith W. author. Norton, D. (Dan), 1964- author. Bondanella, J. (John), 1944- author. Salter, Richard G. author. Covington, Terrell G. author. National Defense Research Institute (U.S.). Applied Science and Technology Program. Rand Corporation. United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Online Access http://www.rand.org/pubs/reports/R3837/ 598042 598042