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CARPET is a modern minefield breaching system consisting of a launcher assembly that contains 20 rockets equipped with FAE (Fuel- Air-Explosive) warheads. The CARPET launcher is an autonomous Add- On Kit that can be assambled easily and quickly in the field to any main battle tank or suitable military vehicle. The system enables breaching a path of 100 meters in a minefield at a high mine clearance efficiency. The CARPET system is operated by the vehicle crew from inside the tank compartment to achieve maximum crew protection. CARPET is a self contained system, with no hydraulic power required from the host vehicle. The system needs only 24V - 28V power. SMART AND TO THE POINT
description
Rafael's CARPET mine clearing weapon.
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CARPET is a modern minefield breachingsystem consisting of a launcher assembly thatcontains 20 rockets equipped with FAE (Fuel-Air-Explosive) warheads.
The CARPET launcher is an autonomous Add-On Kit that can be assambled easily andquickly in the field to any main battle tank orsuitable military vehicle.
The system enables breaching a path of 100meters in a minefield at a high mine clearanceefficiency.
The CARPET system is operated by the vehiclecrew from inside the tank compartment toachieve maximum crew protection.
CARPET is a self contained system, with nohydraulic power required from the hostvehicle. The system needs only 24V - 28Vpower.
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Technical Data
Mounted on the rear of a MBT (easy removable from tank to tank)Towed behind an APCInstallation inside an APC
Launcher installation options:
Total weight (fully loaded): 3.5 tonsLauncher dimensions (including mounting frame): 3.0m x 2.0m x 1.32mRocket pod dimensions: 0.92m x 1.32m x 2.4mMounting frame dimensions: 3m x 1m
Launcher (MBT mounted option)
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weight: 46 kglength: 1390mmOuter diameter: 265mmFins span: 350mmFiring range: 65 - 165 metersFiring modes:Automatic, Semi-automatic and Single-shot
Rockets dimensions & weight
Main AdvantagesHigh breaching efficiency.Operate by two of the tank crew.Operational in all types of terrain.Path marking with rocket fins.No prior operation required. Takes only one minuteto complete the mission.Crew practice with training rockets.Operational flexibility: manual, semi and full-automatic modes.Quick reloading in battlefield conditions.Fully qualified and operational with the Israel Defence Forces.Main Control Unit controls the firing and testingfrom the crew cabin.
Safe system for the crew (in case of being hit byfragments, bullets or missiles).
SYSTEMS DIVISIONP.O.B. 2250/82 Haifa 31021, ISRAEL.Tel: (972) 4- 8792002/3, Fax: (972) 4-8794093E-mail: [email protected]
H.Q. Tel: (972) 4-8794057, Fax: (972) 4-8792413E-mail: [email protected] our site:www.rafael.co.il
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