Friday, November 21, 2008

HailStorm

IOC: 2004

Hailstorm

Origin
Germany

Contractor/s
Rheinmetall Defence

Description: The Hailstorm is a stand-off mine disposal system designed to be operated by a conventional stationary armored vehicle from a distance of 100 meters. The system consists of a catapult which launches a guided projectile that impacts vertically over the target.

The Hailstorm is able to neutralize mines, bombs, and dud shells buried up to 30 cm deep in the soil thanks to a pre-charge that detonates over the ground with a second shaped charge penetrating into the soil to destroy the threat.

The Hailstorm mine disposal device competes with other systems to be integrated into US Army FCS systems.

Specifications
Performance: Main Gun Max Range 100 m (328 ft)

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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