Ballistic Missile System Composite Materials and Structures

SUMMA Technology, Inc. (SUMMA), along with its subcontractor Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSSC), propose to reduce the weight and complexity of the next generation THAAD interceptor All Up Round (AUR), associated support equipment and structure design. The current Engineering Manufacturing Devlopment (EMD) THAAD AUR consists of a single missile in a single canister. Eight (8) AURs are mounted to a missile round pallet (MRP) which becomes the basic package of THAAD firepower. The MRP is the package, handling and storage platform that interfaces with the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) based launcher. The next generation THAAD interceptor (Block 08/10 will be designed to engage longer-range threats, including ICBMs, and will be larger and heavier than the current EMD interceptor. In order to maintain the firepower of at least 6 interceptors on the HEMTT, the single missile/single canister AUR design approach must be abandoned in favor of a more integrated approach. The proposed effort will incorporate the canisters and MRP into an integrated "6-pack" configuration to interface with the existing or slightly modified HEMTT. The goal is to streamline the system, satisfy transportation and safety requirements and to lower the cost of system ownership.