The U.S. Army has awarded Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) a five-year contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round of large caliber tank ammunition. This multiple year contract supports the requirements in meeting the demands for both the U.S. Army and our international partners, reinforcing Northrop Grumman’s ongoing commitment to readiness and innovation in munitions. The M1147 AMP is a next-generation 120mm round designated for use on the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. AMP combines the capabilities of four legacy rounds into a single munition. Utilizing a multi-mode programmable fuze, AMP can operate in point-detonate, point-detonate delay, and airburst modes, enabling it to engage a variety of targets.
Dave Fine, vice president, armament systems, Northrop Grumman: “With its enhanced functionality, the M1147 AMP meets the Army’s needs for efficiency and readiness, while enhancing the lethality of the Abrams Main Battle Tank. This capability enables unmatched mission flexibility by empowering forces to adapt instantly to any threat.”
The M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP), also known as M1147 High Explosive Multi-Purpose with Tracer (HEMP-T), is a next-generation 120mm tank round developed by Northrop Grumman for the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank. Designed to consolidate the capabilities of four legacy rounds into a single munition, the AMP enhances logistical efficiency and combat flexibility. Equipped with a multi-mode programmable fuze, it can operate in point-detonate, point-detonate delay, and airburst modes, enabling it to engage a variety of targets, including anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) teams, light armor, bunkers, reinforced concrete walls, and massed infantry. The round integrates with the Abrams Fire Control System through an Ammunition Data Link (ADL), enabling precise programming of the desired mode of operation prior to firing.
Northrop Grumman Corporation, headquartered in West Falls Church, Virginia, is an American aerospace and defense company that designs and manufactures systems for aeronautics, defense, missions, and space. The company is the 5th largest contractor of the U.S. federal government; it receives over 2% of total spending by the federal government of the United States on contractors. The company was formed in 1994 through the merger of Northrop Corporation and Grumman Aerospace.
