Frag Out! Magazine
Issue link: https://fragout.uberflip.com/i/713424
One from the prototypes of Rheinmetall HEL (High Energy Laser) effector in Skyshield system turret. In fact, HEL consists of three 10kW power commercial-grade lasers and BST Beam Superimposing Technology which enables to focus multiple laser beams in single defined point – target. SAGEM/SAFRAN Patroller UAV chosen in 2016 by French Army as a new tactical surveillance drone (Système de Drones Tactiques). Fourteen UAVs plus four control units will be delivered in 2018. The Patroller has three hardpoints for surveillance equipment, including optoelectronic payload, SAR radar pod, maritime radar pod or EW pod. Rheinmetall Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk 3, the updated variant of Oerlikon 35/1000, is a part of Rheinmetall MANTIS (Modular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System) VSHORAD designed to de- stroy small-sized airborne threats like UAVs, missiles, precision guided bombs and artillery shells (in C-RAM, Counter Rocket, Artillery & Mortar mode). The gun has its own fire control sys- tems – optoelectronic and radar. Standard ammunition load is 152 rounds, including AHEAD airburst ammunition. TRADE SHOWS