PROTECTOR Lite

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WORLD CLASS –
through people, technology and dedication
KONGSBERG Gruppen (KONGSBERG)
is a multinational, knowledge-based
corporation with more than 4200
employees in more than 26 countries.
KONGSBERG delivers high-technology
systems to customers in offshore oil
segments include; anti-ship missiles,
surveillance systems, communication
systems, command and weapon control
systems with the highly successful
PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Station.
and gas production, the merchant
marine and the defence and aerospace
markets.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS
generates more than 70% of it’s sales
outside of Norway. KDA’s market
Remote Weapon Station
The KONGSBERG PROTECTOR Family with more than 3500 systems in
active service world wide, represents a wide range of quality products,
mounted on multiple platforms.
As of October 2008 the PROTECTOR has been chosen by 15 nations
and KONGSBERG continues to be the worlds leading provider of
Remote Weapon Stations.
Norway
Finland
Luxembourg
Canada
USA
Irland
Netherlands
Czech Republic
Switzerland
Kuwait
Great Britain
Portugal
France
Slovenia
Australia
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First Round
on target
The basic feature of the PROTECTOR’s
aim and fire function is Detached Line of
Sight (DLOS). It enables the gunner to
keep his sights on target, independent of
ballistic solution for the weapon/
ammunition in use.
Detached Line of Sight allows up to
45 degrees field of view while observing,
and more than 30 times optical
magnified close-up view of the target
area when aiming.
PROTECTOR with it’s DLOS is the
ultimate solution for accurate operation
of 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
(AGL).
PROTECTOR’s DLOS
enables the gunner
to get first round on
target, regardless of it’s
speed and distance.
Crew Protection
The battle proven PROTECTOR Remote
Weapon Station is developed to protect
military personell in armored vehicles.
Weapons and sensors are mounted on
the outside, while the operator remotely
controls the system from a protected
position inside the vehicle.
PROTECTOR has been in full-scale
production since December 2001,
and is qualified for global operations.
PROTECTOR has been tested in the
toughest war zones, and has rapidly
become the world leader of Remote
Weapon Stations.
unprecedented Operational Readiness
Rate (ORR) of more than 99%.
KONGSBERG has extensive
experience in logistic support and
personell training.
PROTECTOR is a mature front-end
product based on experience from more
than 9 million hours in combat, and 19
million hours of operation with proven
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- when experience counts
Platform Flexibility
PROTECTOR can be mounted on all
types of platforms. PROTECTOR has
integrated sensors for target observation, as well as advanced ballistic calculations and digital image processing.
Piranha
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PROTECTOR is lightweight, easy
to integrate and does not require any
reduction in a vehicle’s armor, offering
great flexibility for customer-specific
modifications.
ASLAV II
PROTECTOR is already in service on
Stryker, Piranha I/II/III , ASLAV II,
M113, Alvis Tactica (4x4), Pandur (8x8),
HMMWV, RG31, RG33, M1A2 Abrams,
IVECO (4x4), Bushmaster, AMV (8x8)
and VAB. Additionally it has been
integrated on Leopard II, Cobra,
XA203 and naval platforms.
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Qualified for
Global Operations
In August 2007 KONGSBERG was
awarded the prestigious contract for
CROWS II (Commonly Remotely
Operated Weapon Station) by the US
Army. CROWS is a joint acquisition
program for weapon stations for the
US Army’s vehicle programs.
- based on the successful M151
PROTECTOR is fully qualified, and
complies with the extensive requirements of it’s customers. The qualification has included testing of
PROTECTOR for operations in
extreme environmental conditions.
Operational
Capability
PROTECTOR is equipped with zoomable
CCD camera, IR camera and laser range
finder. PROTECTOR provides the gunner
the best possible opportunity to engage
targets under all visibility and mission
situations.
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– optimized for low recoil weapons
Product Diversity
KONGSBERG is providing five different
PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations;
M151, CROWS, NM221, PROTECTOR
Lite and Sea PROTECTOR.
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Launched in 2006, PROTECTOR Lite
is well suited for smaller vehicles and
trucks armed with low recoil weapons.
PROTECTOR Lite is in service with
the US Army and has been in combat
operations since 2007. It has proven
to be as accurate and reliable as the
rest of the PROTECTOR family of
Remote Weapon Stations.
– the navalized version of M151 PROTECTOR
Sea PROTECTOR is based on the mature
and in active service M151 PROTECTOR
and has been modified to endure the
naval environment.
Sea PROTECTOR provides the unique
operational capabilities to counter
asymmetric threats and enhances
overall ship protection in the face of
terrorism. Sea PROTECTOR provides
exceptional capabilities for harbor
defense and is well suited for naval
ships and patrol craft of all types and
classes.
Multiple weapon stations can be
networked and operated from the
Combat- and Bridge Systems.
Precision kill capabilities inherent
n the systems help conserve
ammunition and limit the risk of
inflicting collateral damage.
All this while own crew remains safe
and unexposed to hostile fire.
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Training is the key element in any
skill-based job. Educational research
concludes that people learn better by
experience than through reading or
lectures.
It is impossible to replace real
experience from combat operations
with simulated training, but simulators
can in a cost effective way increase
soldier-skills to be mission ready faster.
- when skills mean the difference between life and death
Training also has an important role in
maintaining skills on the achieved level.
Another important factor of training is
that it allows soldiers to prepare for
scenarios where the automatic reaction
is crucial. With the possibility to customize scenarios for specific missions, soldiers
can practise on similar situations like the
once faced in combat operations.
The PROTECTOR Training System allows
the gunner to practise for the moments
when their decisions mean the difference
between life and death.
Multiple weapon stations
– one training system
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A track record to be proud of
In war, performance is everything.
A track record of reliability is probably
one of the most important criteria for
your choice of weapon system.
PROTECTOR is a 4thgeneration system
qualified for global operations and
tested under some of the toughest
battlefield conditions to date.
When it comes to performance in the
field, PROTECTOR is simply the best
option available. Battles are inevitably
fought in the most extreme conditions;
whether climatic or geographic, natural
or man-made. Whatever the battle
space may be, your weapon system
must be ready to meet any eventuality.
Facing these challenges requires reliable
and effective weaponry, suitable for
different and varied tasks.
PROTECTOR’s highly adaptable integrated configuration fulfils the extensive
requirements for military action
wherever the mission takes place.
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f r o s t & s u ll i va n
2008
B E S T
P R A C T I C E S
A W A R D
In 2008 KONGSBERG proudly
accepted the European Turret Mounted
Weapons Product of the Year Award
from Frost & Sullivan.
The award description shows that
KONGSBERG has demonstrated
excellence in new product
development, launched within its
industry, and innovation by launching
a broad line of emerging products
and technologies.
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Production Capacity
Customer Support
PROTECTOR is in full scale production
in Kongsberg, Norway and Johnstown,
Pensylvania. In addition KONGSBERG
has LRU suppliers in Norway, The US
and Switzerland. In 2007 KONGSBERG
teamed with Thales Land & Joint
Systems for support in the UK market.
With focus on customer satisfaction,
KONGSBERG has established an After
Marked Support concept to provide
world class support to our PROTECTOR
customers worldwide. Our professional
Support Team provides services such as
Telephone and email support,
Documentation and Training, Field
Service Support, Spare Parts, Repairs
and Maintenance.
Specifications
M151 PROTECTOR
PROTECTOR CROWS
Weight of Weapon Station 135kg (297 lbs)
Weight of Weapon Station
145kg (320 lbs)
Height 749mm) (29,5 inches)
Height 762mm (30 inches)
Temperature, Operating
-46°C to +65°C
(-51 F to +149F) Temperature, operating
-46°C to +65°C
(-51 F to +149F)
Sea PROTECTOR
PROTECTOR Lite
Total weight with CCD, IR and LRF 74kg (163 lbs)
Weight of Weapon Station 135kg (297 lbs)
Height 610mm (24 inches)
Height 749,3mm (29,5 inches)
Temperature, Operating
-40°C to +65°C
(-40 F to +149F) Temperature, Operating
-40°C to +65°C
(-40 F to +65 F) Dynamic capabilities
Common to all Products
M151, CROWS & Sea PROTECTOR
– Azimuth
360° unlimited range, ~90°/s
– Elevation
-20° to +60°, ~70°/s
Ammunition
– Direct feed Ammo can capacity is 300 to 1000 rounds
PROTECTOR Lite
– Azimuth
– Elevation
360° unlimited range, ~150°/s
-20° to +75°, ~120°/s
EMC
MIL-STD-461, Method 514.4
Vibration
MIL-STD-810, Method 514.4
Camera/Sensors
Flexibility to meet any
customer requirement
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
Main office
P.O.Box 1003
N-3601 Kongsberg
Norway
Phone: +47 32 28 82 00
Fax: +47 32 28 88 80
E-mail: [email protected]
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1725 Duke Street, Suite 600
Alexandria , VA 22314
USA
Phone: +1 703 838 8910
Fax: +1 703 838 8919
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