Lighter, smarter ammunition increases payload efficiency and firepower by up to 24 percent.
Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, is proud to share new analysis demonstrating a major operational advantage for Black Hawk helicopter missions using its NAS3 casings and lightweight ammo belt links. The data reveals that replacing traditional brass-cased ammo with SST’s innovative NAS3 casings can reduce the ammo load weight by nearly 300 lbs. – or enable U.S. and allied forces to carry thousands of additional rounds without exceeding payload limits.
According to a recently released analyst report, the standard ammo loadout for a Black Hawk helicopter includes approximately 7,000 rounds of 7.62mm and 1,200 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition. When loaded with traditional brass and standard M13 links, the combined weight is roughly 1,022 lbs. SST’s lightweight solution cuts that to 723 lbs. – a 299 lb. reduction.
“Black Hawk mission dominance begins with smarter ammunition,” said Peter Foss, Managing Director and CEO of Shell Shock Technologies. “By switching to Shell Shock Technologies’ NAS3 cases and ammo belt links, our military partners can either lighten their load by nearly 300 pounds or increase firepower by over 4,500 rounds. That kind of gain can shift the odds when seconds matter and every round counts. This isn’t theoretical, it’s operational.”
In combat, weight matters. SST’s NAS3 technology delivers not only dramatic reductions in ammo weight but also enhanced ballistic performance. Each round loaded in an NAS3 casing delivers eight to 10 percent more energy than those in traditional brass, giving warfighters both speed and stopping power when it matters most.
SST continues to support U.S. and allied military operations by redefining the performance standards for small arms ammunition, helping them stay lighter, move faster, and hit harder.
