To
increase the protection on soldiers outside of combat vehicle, Raytheon
BBN Technologies developed Boomerang Warrior-X, a soldier wearable shooter
detection system. Boomerang Warrior-X provides immediate indication
of hostile fire or sniper attack and localizes the shooter(s) allowing
for a rapid, informed and coordinated response. Boomerang Warrior-X
is the best performing, most cost-effective compact dismounted shooter
detection system available worldwide.
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Design |
The single, shoulder-mounted sensor provides individual soldiers
immediate awareness of hostile fire locations whether during
sniper (single shots) or rapid-fire engagements. When integrated,
Warrior-X can provide unit leaders with the shooter grid coordinates
with pin-point accuracy, enhancing the situational awareness
needed to effectively coordinate team responses to hostile fire.
The Boomerang Warrior-X detection system is mounted on the shoulder
of the soldier so he can have both hands free. The sensor is
connected by cable to a small screen that provides a range of
information about enemy fire, as azimuth, range, and elevation.
The shot can be detected up to a maximum distance of 500 meters.
The complete system has an operating duration of 12 hours
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Combat
use |
Weighing
under 12 ounces (340 gr), the system gives individual soldiers
immediate awareness of hostile fire locations and, when integrated,
can also provide unit leaders with shooter grid coordinates
to enhance situational awareness needed to coordinate team
responses to hostile fire. Advanced shot recall technology
is built into the system’s computing technology for
rapid after action review or to update bearing and location
to a previous shooter’s location while an individual
maneuvers in an engagement area.
Incoming shot announcements are transmitted to a built-in
speaker or an ear piece while a light-weight display provides
range and azimuth of the shooter position. As the Soldier
moves, the system compensates for the Soldier's motion and
continually updates the threat's location on the wrist display.
The system works in both urban and mountainous terrain, without
the need for user input. As with the Boomerang System, false
alerts are non-existent. The ability to quickly and reliably
identify the location of enemy firing locations provides the
intelligence necessary to minimize threats and avoid human
casualties.
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Features |
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Hostile shooter localization in azimuth, range, and elevation
• Operates in all orientations (standing, prone, or leaning)
• Full motion compensation
• Return fire alert suppression
• Simple operation and user interface
• User Outputs: Visual/Aural Custom display of relative
shooter location, alphanumeric display, and earpiece
• Shot recall capability
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Specifications |
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Type
of equipment |
Individual
shooter detection system |
Country
user |
United
States |
Designer
Country |
United
States
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Data
Interface |
USB |
Accessories |
Optional
wrist display, system integration kit, ruggedized
carry case
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Operational
Duration |
12
hours |
Weight |
340
gr |
Range
detection |
beyond
500 meters |
Operating
Temperature Range |
-33° to 60°C
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Dimensions |
Sensor
10.92 cm H x 8.12 cm W x 4.31 cm D
Display Size
6.6 cm H x 5.84 cm W x .1.72 cm D
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