The Mistral Atlas RC system is an innovative version of the French Mistral air defense system. It features a remotely controlled turret equipped with either two or four Mistral missiles and the latest generation thermal sight. This advanced system can be mounted on lightweight armored vehicles like the Arquus Sherpa, URO VAMTAC ST5, or Nimr Ajban 440.
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MBDA Mistral Atlas RC air defense missile system mounted on URO VAMTAC (Picture source: Army Recognition)
In contrast to the manually operated twin missile launcher of the standard Mistral Atlas system, the new Mistral Atlas RC system offers enhanced crew protection. It allows for operation from inside the vehicle's cabin or remotely from a fully mobile workstation. The system's 360° motorized turret is user-friendly and optimizes operational capabilities while keeping costs to a minimum.
The Mistral Atlas RC system is compatible with all versions of the battle-proven Mistral missile, leveraging its exceptional performance advantages. Developed by MBDA, the Mistral Atlas RC fulfills the requirements of modern warfare, combining high firepower, rapid reaction time, day/night surveillance and engagement capabilities, tactical and strategic mobility, and a high level of crew protection.
Designed for integration into a Command and Control (C²) System, the Mistral Atlas RC can be operated using any communication system chosen by the customer. It has been engineered to minimize crew workload, allowing it to be operated by a single soldier. Additionally, it can easily be integrated into a wide range of highly mobile armored or non-armored combat vehicles and transported by air in aircraft such as the A400M and C-130.
The Mistral missile, which forms the core of the system, is a portable, fully digital, heat-seeking missile. It has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of all branches of the armed forces. With a proven success rate of 96% and exceptional reliability, it surpasses all other low-level air defense missiles. The missile incorporates a full imaging seeker, providing superior resistance to infrared countermeasures and the ability to engage targets with low infrared signatures. It also boasts a sizable 3kg warhead equipped with a laser proximity fuze.
Defense News May 2023
