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06-29-2010, 07:23 PM
New active protection for the Namer APC
29 June 2010 , 20:32
The Spurred Arrow system, which is currently in its advanced development stages at Israel Military Industries (IMI) and was chosen to become the active defense mechanism of the Namer armored personnel carrier, will soon be installed in the Namers used by the IDF.
The Spurred Arrow is able to protect APCs, tanks and additional modern combat platforms against every kind of anti-tank threat launched at them, such as RPG rockets, anti-tank missiles and tank shells.
The Spurred Arrow consists of three central components: a set of detectors including an advanced radar detector and electro-optic detectors that identify the munitions fired at the vehicle which the Spurred Arrow is installed in; a computer that processes the data collected by the detectors, recognizes the threat and decides on the best way to neutralize it; and a launcher that is equipped with interceptors and an electro-optic isolator.
The isolator enables the Spurred Arrow to make anti-tank missiles change their path and go off target. When there are threats that the isolator cannot neutralize, an interceptor explodes in close proximity to them and thus destroys them. This entire process takes place within a fraction of a second and is carried out automatically.
The Spurred Arrow will actually provide the Namer with additional operational abilities that it did not previously have. The system allows for the identification of the source of enemy fire, and thus for an immediate and accurate response.
Avinoam Tzapir, vice president of IMI Marketing says, “The numerous advantages of the system, such as its relatively low weight and its dimensions and modular structure allow for its adaptation to many different vehicles and APCS.” Tzapir also says that “Foreign militaries show great interest in purchasing the system that was developed for the IDF, since it is a precise system that makes it possible to organize joint combat operations of Infantry Corps and Armored Corps forces.”
http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/Tech/10/06/2901.htm
Pictures are Namer APC without it and a 113with it installed
29 June 2010 , 20:32
The Spurred Arrow system, which is currently in its advanced development stages at Israel Military Industries (IMI) and was chosen to become the active defense mechanism of the Namer armored personnel carrier, will soon be installed in the Namers used by the IDF.
The Spurred Arrow is able to protect APCs, tanks and additional modern combat platforms against every kind of anti-tank threat launched at them, such as RPG rockets, anti-tank missiles and tank shells.
The Spurred Arrow consists of three central components: a set of detectors including an advanced radar detector and electro-optic detectors that identify the munitions fired at the vehicle which the Spurred Arrow is installed in; a computer that processes the data collected by the detectors, recognizes the threat and decides on the best way to neutralize it; and a launcher that is equipped with interceptors and an electro-optic isolator.
The isolator enables the Spurred Arrow to make anti-tank missiles change their path and go off target. When there are threats that the isolator cannot neutralize, an interceptor explodes in close proximity to them and thus destroys them. This entire process takes place within a fraction of a second and is carried out automatically.
The Spurred Arrow will actually provide the Namer with additional operational abilities that it did not previously have. The system allows for the identification of the source of enemy fire, and thus for an immediate and accurate response.
Avinoam Tzapir, vice president of IMI Marketing says, “The numerous advantages of the system, such as its relatively low weight and its dimensions and modular structure allow for its adaptation to many different vehicles and APCS.” Tzapir also says that “Foreign militaries show great interest in purchasing the system that was developed for the IDF, since it is a precise system that makes it possible to organize joint combat operations of Infantry Corps and Armored Corps forces.”
http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/Tech/10/06/2901.htm
Pictures are Namer APC without it and a 113with it installed