Exhibitor: MBDA
Sector: Missiles
Brand name: MBDA
Description: MISTRAL ATLAS RC is a new MISTRAL launcher based on a remotely
controlled turret and can be fitted with two or four Mistral missiles ready to
fire. Equipped with the latest generation thermal sight and is capable of being
mounted on a variety of vehicles ranging from light (SHERPA or URO VAMTAC ST5)
to heavy vehicles (PANDUR, BOXER or STRYKER). ATLAS-RC is MBDA's response to the
requirement for a weapon system that combines high firepower, short reaction
time, day/night surveillance and engagement capabilities. It also offers
tactical and strategic mobility, including force protection on the move,
resulting in high level crew protection and low maintenance constraints. ATLAS RC
can be operated in standalone mode, however it is natively designed to be
coordinated by a C² such as MBDA's LICORNE C² through a combat radio network,
allowing: Automatic slaving (azimuth and elevation) of the turret on the target
designated by the C².Automatic data exchanges between the ATLAS RC and the C²
like the engagement status, kill assessment information, ATLAS RC status, and
ammunitions availability. ATLAS RC, thanks to its simplicity of use, guarantees
the full performance of the MISTRAL missile, whatever the target
characteristics, high crossing speed, high elevation, very low signature. ATLAS
RC can also be remotely operated at distance for long-term deployment through a
dedicated link.
