Système RAPIDFire S40SA
Multi-Role Defence 40mm Gun System against all types of air and surface targets.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- the RapidFire Naval system integrates: optronic Fire-Control System (FCS), remote controlled turret including gyro-stabilised 40 CTAS (Cased Telescoped Ammunition System), operator firing console
- system capable of using all telescoped ammunition
- Automatic firing proposition upon threat detection with real-time selectable ammunition
MAIN ASSETS:
- High firing precision with the high compactness of 40 CTAS and his own fire-control
- Dedicated tracking and firing algorithms
- High performance gyro-stabilised optronic sight head: infrared, daylight and laser range finder
- Only one operator for target identification, weapon engagement and firing
FEATURES:
- Firing rate up to 180 rounds/min •
- Up to 140 ready-to-fire rounds in turret
- Effective range up to 4000m
INDUSTRIALISTS
Thalès, KNDS
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