Polish Defence Holding Mesko presents new evolution of "crossbow" SAM platform at MSPO 2013

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MSPO 2013
International Defence Industry Exhibition

2 - 5 September 2013
Kielce, Poland
 
PDH Mesko showcase new SAM platform at MSPO 2013
 
 
Monday, September 2, 2013, 8:55 PM
 
Polish Defence Holding Mesko presents new evolution of "crossbow" SAM platform at MSPO 2013
Mesko a member of Polish Defence Holding is showing a new variant of its twin round mobile air defence manpads system "Kusza" or Crossbow mounted on the rear of a 4x4 vehicle. The system can also be put on the ground. On the back of a Toyota HILUX at MSPO the system show its simplicity of use.
     
At MSPO 2013, International Defense Exhibition in Poland, Mesko a member of Polish Defence Holding is showing a new variant of its twin round mobile air defence manpads system "Kusza" or Crossbow mounted on the rear of a 4x4 vehicle.The Kusza in operational conditions at MSPO 2013.
     

The Crossbow can fold itself in a matter of second to flee the site after the launch of its "Fire and Forget" GROM miussiles. The system has 6 additional charges in the truck (hidden in 2 hatches under the firing system) With this system highly mobile capability and against air threats such as: Fighter jet, helicopter, UAV (Unamnned Aerial Vehicle) and UCAV (Unamnned Combat Aerial Vehicle) and other aerial threats.

The system can fire at 360° thanks to its "turret" position. The firing unit can integrate an IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) interrogation system, GPS system and / or electronic compass. The Crossbow operate in passive mode and it is what makes diffcult to detect. The system is operational day and night.

     
At MSPO 2013, International Defense Exhibition in Poland, Mesko a member of Polish Defence Holding is showing a new variant of its twin round mobile air defence manpads system "Kusza" or Crossbow mounted on the rear of a 4x4 vehicle.The Kusza folded and ready to move at MSPO 2013.