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Iron Fist APS

IsraelElbit SystemsSistema de Protección ActivaIntroducido:2019
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA

Hard-kill active protection system selected by the US Army for integration on M2 Bradley fighting vehicles. Uses radar to detect incoming anti-tank missiles and RPGs, then launches interceptor projectiles to neutralize threats before impact. Lighter weight alternative to Trophy APS with reduced collateral damage.

Iron Fist APS
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Iron Fist APS - Elbit Systems
VENTAJAS
  • Lightweight compared to Trophy; suitable for lighter armored vehicles
  • Can defeat a wide range of incoming anti-armor threats
  • Lower cost than heavier APS systems like Trophy
DESVENTAJAS
  • Fragmentation risk to nearby dismounted infantry
  • Limited against top-attack and tandem-charge threats
  • Requires significant integration effort for each vehicle type
  • Smaller interceptor may have difficulty with fastest kinetic energy rounds
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
TYPEHard-Kill APS Using Explosive Countermeasures
DETECTIONActive Radar + Passive Sensors
INTEGRATIONBradley IFV, Stryker, LAV Platforms
MANUFACTURERIMI Systems (Israel) / Elbit Systems
WEIGHT CLASSLight — Suitable For IFVs And Lighter Vehicles
THREATS DETECTEDRPGs, ATGMs, Tank Rounds
INTELIGENCIA RELACIONADA6 ARTÍCULOS
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