ALFO Mortar PGM with Fibre Optic Guidance

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Why was this MBDA project for precision guided rounds for 60mm, 81mm & 120mm mortars cancelled in 2006?
Was it due to a technical problem with the FOG at launch or in target acquisition, or to funding problems?
FOG technology appears to work with German, Israeli & US missiles, but the harder launch from a mortar tube might be problematic.
Does anyone have any info on ALFO other than that available online?
 
Fiber optic mortar projectile patent by Boeing
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5056406.pdf
 
ALFO 81mm and 120mm at EUROSATORY 2000.
Source: Raport WTO 07/2000.
 

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cluttonfred said:
Fiber optic as in a long wire trailing behind the missile?
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The glass fibre is supported by a mechanical support (such as a mechanically strong fibre or a coating) in such applications.
It's not under stress by a pulling missile, but rather floats in the air.

There are less troubles with powerlines, water etc. than with copper wires.
 
You don't need anything as complicated as a mortar for such weapons. Eg Israeli SPIKE-NLOS, AKA 'Exactor' in UK service.
 

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