LANDMEDIOPROTOTYPE
Stryker Leonidas
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Stryker vehicle integrated with the Epirus Leonidas high-power microwave (HPM) directed energy weapon. Designed to defeat drone swarms by disabling their electronics with focused microwave pulses. Provides virtually unlimited magazine depth against UAS threats at a fraction of the cost per engagement of kinetic solutions.
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VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Stryker Leonidas - General Dynamics / Epirus
VENTAJAS
- Unlimited magazine; no ammunition cost per engagement
- Effective against drone swarms with area effect
- Speed-of-light engagement; no lead calculation needed
- Low cost per shot compared to kinetic interceptors
DESVENTAJAS
- Limited effective range (classified but shorter than kinetic systems)
- Effectiveness varies with target shielding and electronic hardening
- Power generation requirements challenge on a mobile platform
- Early fielding; reliability in sustained operations unproven
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
EFFECTDisables/Destroys Drone Electronics At Range
MAGAZINEEffectively Unlimited (Powered)
PLATFORMStryker 8x8
WEAPON TYPEHigh-Power Microwave (HPM) Directed Energy
MANUFACTURERGeneral Dynamics / Epirus
ENGAGEMENT TYPEArea Effect — Drone Swarms
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