Frag Out! Magazine
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Leonardo M-346FT fighter-trainer jest was also present at the MSPO 2016. It can be used for both advanced training and combat pur- poses. This aircraft has five pylons - four under wings and center one under fuselage. Total capacity of pylons is up to 2000 kilograms. Maximum take off weight is 9600 kilograms. The avionics can be upgraded with mission computer, navigation systems and self-de- fense systems as well as new training and simulation devcies. The Leonardo company declares to start offering the M-346FT in 2018. MBDA TRIGAT LR (Third Generation AntiTank, Long Range) missile known also as PARS 3 LR (PanzerAbwehr RakenSystem 3) is offered in two new variants: PARS 3 LR BI (Back Image) with passive IR CCD sensors guidance and PARS 3 LR SAR (TRIGAN) with semi-active laser guidance system. Lockheed Martin proposal for HOMAR MLRS – 227mm Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) with 70 kilometers range and 607mm Army Tactical Missile System (ATCMS ) with range limited to 300 kilometers (because of international tre- aties). Both products have GPS supported inertial guidance system. For the Polish HOMAR MLRS systems there are different missiles offered by US and Israeli companies. The Israeli IMI Systems offers 122mm LAR-122 anda autonomous, surface-to-surface GPS guided AccuLAR 12, 160mm AccuLAR 16 and guided 306mm Extra or 370mm Predator Hawk. The latter two have 150 and 250 kilometers range which can be even extended up to 300 kilometers. REPORT