The
FN Fire Control Unit is part of an expanded global
solution under development by FN Herstal. Known
as Armatronics™, it is a fully integrated
system of electronic solutions mounted on or inside
a weapon. Additional enhancements for increased
functionality to the system are on the horizon as
new technologies are explored. Successful target
engagement with tube-launched grenades requires
precise range estimation to the target and launch
at the exact elevation angle, while keeping correct
azimuth aiming. With FN Herstal's Moving Red Dot
Fire Control Unit (FCU), the shooter can now rely
on a light, compact and easily used device to significantly
increase the effectiveness of grenade launchers.
The
FN Fire Control Unit consists of:
- A
laser range finder (LRF), which calculates
the distance between the shooter and the
target
- An clinometer, which measures the difference
in elevation between the target and the
shooter
- A ballistic computer, which calculates
the angle of launch required
- A moving red dot sight (MRD), which gives
the correct aiming point
The FN Fire Control Unit can be fitted on
any rifle or grenade launcher type with
a top Picatinny rail.
The FN Herstal control unit is equipped
with a ballistic computer which can memorize
and calculate ballistic solutions for up
to 50 different grenades types and Takes
into account and compensates for the initial
angle of target in relation to the shooter.
Specifications
Type
Fire
control unit
Country
Producer
Belgium
Designer
Company
FN
Herstal
Accessories
Mounting
system for all weapons,
ballistic computer.........
Laser
Range Finder (LRF)
850nm
version
1.5µm
version
Range
Accuracy
Laser Beam
Eye Safety
Visible Pointer
>900
m
+/-2m
850 nm
Class 1M IEC
Class 3B IEC
>900m
+/2m
1.550nm
Class 1M IEC
Class 3B IEC
Power
supply
Two
CR123 type batteries
Weight
560
g without batteries
Battery
time
?
Dimensions
-
155mm x 87mm x 76mm (overall)
- 63mm above the Picatinny
rail
Moving
Red Dot sight (MRD)
-Resolution:
0.06°
- Accuracy: 0.25°
- Max. sighting angle: >35°
(>380m firing range with
Low Velocity grenades)
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