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OTO Melara unveils its new automatized defense system, the PORCUPINE C-RAM.
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Eurosatory
2014 International Exhibition of Land Defence & Security 16 - 20 June 2014 Paris, France |
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OTO Melara at Eurosatory 2014 |
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| Friday, June 20, 2014 10:15 AM | |||
| OTO Melara unveils its new automatized defense system, the PORCUPINE C-RAM | |||
At Eurosatory 2014, OTO Melara presents PORCUPINE C-RAM, a remotely controlled
M61A1 Gatling gun coupled with ammunition handling loader and a stabilized
optronic infrared tracking system, providing 24 hour target engagement
capability.This new defense system offers solution to the C-RAM requirements
drawn by the italian Army. |
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PROPUCINE C-RAM complete remote firing unit at Eurosatory 2014 |
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| A typical PORCUPINE configuration would consist of four firing units, one central control post for target designation and weapon control and a 3D radar system "track while scan type" for surveillance and target tracking. Each remote firing unit consists of a 20mm M61A1 Gatling cannon, its ammunition handling system and a stabilised optronic infra-red tracking system. 24-hour target engagement capability is ensured. One
PORCUPINE C-RAM system would typically cover an aera of 400 x 400 m but
additional remote firing units could be added to extend the protection
area and ensure best level of protection. |