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Eurosatory 2014 International Exhibition of Land Defence & Security 16 - 20 June 2014 Paris, France | |||
OTO Melara at Eurosatory 2014 | |||
| Friday, June 20, 2014 10:15 AM | |||
| OTO Melara unveils its new automatized defense system, the PORCUPINE C-RAM | |||
At Eurosatory 2014, OTO Melara presents PORCUPINE C-RAM, a remotely controlled M61A1 Gatling gun coupled with ammunition handling loader and a stabilized optronic infrared tracking system, providing 24 hour target engagement capability.This new defense system offers solution to the C-RAM requirements drawn by the italian Army. | |||
| A typical PORCUPINE configuration would consist of four firing units, one central control post for target designation and weapon control and a 3D radar system "track while scan type" for surveillance and target tracking. Each remote firing unit consists of a 20mm M61A1 Gatling cannon, its ammunition handling system and a stabilised optronic infra-red tracking system. 24-hour target engagement capability is ensured. One PORCUPINE C-RAM system would typically cover an aera of 400 x 400 m but additional remote firing units could be added to extend the protection area and ensure best level of protection. |