LOCAAS Evolution
Glider LOCAAS (1992 - 1997)
- Airframe unpowered, basic IMU, short duration flight
- Primary mission is Anti-armor/Interdiction
- Feature based ATA classification level algorithms
- Sized for dispenser carriage - ATACMS/MLRS/Have Slick, 19 in length
- Army and Air Force tactical designs, different size warheads
- Modest footprint/coverage area (1-3 km^2)
- Flight Tests, ‘94, ‘97-’98
User redefined target set (1996)
- Critical mission needs are in TMD-Attack Ops and Lethal SEAD
- Target sets required standoff for survivability
- Large search area required for TLE and target mobility
- Glider no longer pursued