BAE Systems plc : BAE Systems Launches Its Latest Manned Turret
02/18/2013| 07:05am US/Eastern
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BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa revealed its latest manned turret
to attendees at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and
Conference in the United Arab Emirates today.
The Overhead Manned Turret (OMT) is a new generation, low profile turret
designed for vehicles such as Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) or Mine
Protected Vehicles (MPV). The OMT is operated by one crew member and
provides self-protection, ground fire support and attack capabilities to
the vehicle system with an optimal balance between situational
awareness, crew protection and cost.
The system has been modularly designed to support different user
requirements. Parameters such as protection level, weapon interface,
sighting system and position control mechanism can be configured to suit
specific applications. The OMT can be configured to accommodate a range
of weapons from 7.62mm and 12.7mm machine guns, to 40mm grenade
launchers. Fitted with the appropriate weapon configuration, the OMT can
be effectively utilised against enemy targets.
The basic designated system is equipped with manual turret drives and an
optical episcope with integrated aiming mark. All round vision of the
battlefield enables outstanding target detection capability, fast
reaction time and orientation in urban conditions. Four smoke grenade
launchers are fitted as standard.
The latest OMT-ED (Overhead Manned Turret - Electrical Drive) version is
based on the basic system and is fitted with additional traverse
electrical drives, enabling the operator to engage a target quickly and
effortlessly.
"At Land Systems South Africa we continually use our own research and
development funds to improve our products to ensure our customers
receive the latest technology they require to keep safe on the
battlefield," said Johan Steyn, Managing Director Land Systems South
Africa.
When configured with a B7 level ballistic protection, the total mass is
550 kg excluding ammunition. The maximum height of 590mm above vehicle
deck offers a low-profile solution with good situational awareness and
high performance target identification of more than a kilometre, day or
night.
Elevation and traverse hand wheels provide the standard human interface
for turret movement. The OMT-ED version makes use of a dead-man switch
and movement controller for rapid movement in traverse. An integrated
brake system ensures operation while the vehicle is parked against a
slope of 15 degrees. This added functionality, in combination with the
high performance video sight, offers an affordable turret solution for
light vehicles.
BAE Systems
Natasha Pheiffer, +27 (0)11 747 3381 / +27 (0)79 526
2362
natasha.pheiffer@baesystems.com
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