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General Dynamics Integrates APS on Stryker/LAV III

Jun 15, 2013

trophy_stryker1 — רפאל שילבה, לצורך ניסוי ה-OSD, את מערכת ה-TROPHY על Stryker, רכב הקרב המשוריין של צה"ל המשתמש בתצורה חדשה שעברה אופטימיזציה עבור גרסת השריון העליון של כלי הרכב המשוריין. מערכת ה-Stryker המוצגת כאן מורכבת משני סוגים - ASPRO-A הסטנדרטית מצידו השמאלי של הרכב ו- TROPHY-LIGHT החדש משמאל, כאשר שתי המערכות נראות קשורות למכ"ם ‘WindGuard’ (שניים מארבעת הפנלים נראים כאן). שני אמצעי הנגד מותאמים להתאמה למודולי ההוספה של השריון ההיברידי שפותחו על ידי רפאל עבור ה-Stryker. צילום: רפאל.

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trophy_stryker — For the OSD evaluation Rafael has integrated the TROPHY System on an IDF Stryker Armored Fighting Vehicle utilizing a new configuration optimized for the up-armored version of the vehicle. The Stryker system visible here comprises of two types – the standard ASPRO-A on the vehicle’s left side and the new TROPHY-LIGHT on the left, both systems are linked to the ‘WindGuard’ radar, (two of the four panels are visible here). Both countermeasure units are adapted to match the latest add-on hybrid armor modules developed by Rafael for the Stryker. Photo: RAFAEL

General Dynamics Land Systems has recently concluded a successful Critical Design Review of its APS project. Defense-Update Reports.

The company said the design is leading an effort to develop the first North American combat vehicle with a fully integrated Active Protection System (APS).

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Following the completion of CDR General Dynamics plans to validate the fully integrated APS on a Light Armored Vehicle III (LAVIII) demonstrator, in firing tests scheduled for later this year. The integration program is funded by General Dynamics. As the vehicle designer, the company has system design authority over the program. The company said the team it is leading will demonstrate APS technology readiness and integration efficiencies, and reduce the time it takes to bring this lifesaving survivability technology to customers. “General Dynamics Land Systems has more than 20 years of experience with APS technology integration and development” said Sonya Sepahban, Land Systems senior vice president, engineering, development and technology. But she did not provide further details on the team members. “We will continue to leverage our world-class systems engineering and unique survivability expertise, coupled with broad knowledge of APS technologies, to implement this capability on a variety of platforms for our customers” she added.

Source: Defense-Update