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If it works, this is great  U.S. Army M1 Abrams tanks are being upgraded with a sort of invisible shield that will destroy incoming antitank missiles and other threats before reaching the tank. Known as Trophy, this cutting-edge technology will provide M1 Abrams tanks with 360 degree protection from threats. Since the 1950s, the Army has been determined to give tanks something called “active protection systems.” The goal of these sorts of systems is to stop incoming projectiles before they reach the tank – creating a sort of invisible shield around them. The Army has chosen Raphael’s tech to upgrade 261 M1 Abrams tanks with Israeli-made Trophy active-protection systems. For nearly a decade, Trophy has already been protecting Israel Defense Force Merkava main battle tanks and relied on in conflicts in the Gaza Strip for example. Now approximately 3 brigades worth of U.S. tanks will also bring Trophy into battles. Several relevant militaries have already equipped some of their tanks with active protection systems. Russia is one country that has been aggressively ramping up their tanks and other assets with active protection systems like Trophy. They’ve also armed them with a deep arsenal of anti-armor weapons that can seriously damage or destroy the targeted tank in spite of its armor. And the U.S.? In addition to the iconic Abrams tank, the Army is upgrading a number of other combat vehicles. The Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 is expected to provide a significant improvement. This latest version of Abrams delivers a better hull armor and turrets. They also feature enhanced radio systems and power generation amongst other enhancements. For example, should a conflict erupt with Russia, then American tanks absolutely must be prepared to counter Russian firepower. Trophy is an important step to better protect American soldiers and match adversary capabilities. What is Trophy? The Trophy Active Protection system, aka “Windbreaker," gives tanks 360 degrees coverage. The system includes four antennas and two rotating launchers mounted on the tank. If an enemy launches a weapon, like an anti-tank missile, at a U.S. Army tank protected with Trophy, radar or sensors recognize and locate the incoming threat. Tracking radar identifies what kind of threat has been launched at the tank. It distinguishes a rocket from an anti-tank missile, for example. Trophy instantaneously works out where the weapon would strike. If the missile will strike the tank, then it swings into action to protect the soldiers. The system figures out the necessary firing angles to intercept the incoming weapon. The computers relay the firing angles to the two launchers positioned on either side of the tank. The launchers rotate to the correct position and fire a countermeasure. The counter-measure intercepts the anti-tank missile aimed at the U.S. Army and destroys it at a distance before it can reach the tank. One countermeasure option can be a sort of giant, powerful shotgun loaded with buckshot approach. Trophy can fire canisters filled with ball-bearings at the enemy projectile to defeat it. Invisible shields Active projection systems create a sort of protective bubble around a tank. Systems like Trophy aim to prevent any incoming threat from getting close to the tank and stop them at a distance away from it. To do so, systems like Trophy use visible countermeasures like the canisters. Another countermeasure in development to fortify this shield around the tank is entirely invisible. Electromagnetic signals can be fired off to interfere with incoming threats and against prevent them from penetrating this protective bubble and reaching the tank. One concern is the detonation of threats in the battlespace. If Trophy fires a countermeasure and the enemy missile for example is detonated, then safety for those outside the tank could be an issue. While it may not pierce that protective bubble around the tank and successfully prevent Soldiers inside from being wounded, the detonation of the enemy weapon outside the bubble could put nearby dismounted troops at risk. During the past couple of years, the Army leased and purchased some Trophies to test and investigate and resolve these sorts of concerns before moving forward with the large-scale Trophy upgrades to their M1 Abrams main battle tanks. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/20...ncoming-threats.html | ||
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sounds like an impressive improvement to an already battle-proven weapon system i can watch M1 videos on youtube all day long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQijwnhA79A ----------------------------- Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. | |||
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Maybe good for crowd control too!  That tank with "Boris the Blade" on the barrel! LOL! Train how you intend to Fight Remember - Training is not sparring. Sparring is not fighting. Fighting is not combat. | |||
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delicately calloused |
Windbreaker? I don't like the sound of that in the close quarters of a tank.... You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier | |||
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It's all good if you are wearing your old chem suit.... _________________________________________________________________________ “A man’s treatment of a dog is no indication of the man’s nature, but his treatment of a cat is. It is the crucial test. None but the humane treat a cat well.” -- Mark Twain, 1902 | |||
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| Big Stack |
This is old news. Good news, but known for a while. The M1 is a great tank. But it's an old design. The army should probably be looking at a replacement. | |||
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Frangas non Flectes |
At 2:09 and 2:15 in Sig 209's linked video, there's one with "COOL STORY BRO" on its barrel. ______________________________________________ “There are plenty of good reasons for fighting, but no good reason ever to hate without reservation, to imagine that God Almighty Himself hates with you, too.” | |||
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cool armor fact (i was infantry so armor guys correct me if i am wrong) the tank names start with the letter of the company they are in. A Company tank names start with A - A-Aron B Company tank names start with B - Boris The Blade C Company tank names start with C - Cool Story Bro etc (Headquarters Company start with H - Horrible Idea) ----------------------------------------------- Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. | |||
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| Frangas non Flectes |
I wouldn't have guessed that, makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the knowledge drop.  ______________________________________________ “There are plenty of good reasons for fighting, but no good reason ever to hate without reservation, to imagine that God Almighty Himself hates with you, too.” | |||
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Some venerable designs just flat-out work: M4 / M16 -- 50+ year old design M1 Abrams -- 35+ years in service B-52 -- 60+ years in service A-10 -- 35+ years in service UH-60 -- 35+ years in service amazing how some designs stand the 'test of time' --------------------------------------------------- Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. | |||
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| Frangas non Flectes |
M2 .50 BMG - 85 years in service and just a beefed up version of a 99 year old design. Sitting atop the "old" M1 Abrams. If it ain't broke.... ______________________________________________ “There are plenty of good reasons for fighting, but no good reason ever to hate without reservation, to imagine that God Almighty Himself hates with you, too.” | |||
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Israeli's developed the system with French assistance, Russian's have their version on some of their vehicles, the US simply kicked the can down the R&D road as fielding it would cost quite a bit. It works BUT, you don't want standing infantry around when it goes off. | |||
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Yeah, we finally get parity with the Russian Arena system. Hopefully, we'll see a version for the Bradley and maybe a light version for the stryker. Hopefully, we get the new 130MM Rheinmetal cannons too. | |||
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And they are projecting that the B-52 will be in service for another 30 years or so, making that just about 100 years of service. I have a question: Are there original B-52 airframes still in service for 60 years, or have those planes been retired and replaced with ones of newer manufacture? "If Gun Control worked, Chicago would look like Mayberry, not Thunderdome" - Cam Edwards | |||
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How does it stop a kinetic energy round? Pronoun: His Royal Highness and benevolent Majesty of all he surveys 343 - Never Forget Its better to be Pavlov's dog than Schrodinger's cat There are three types of mistakes; Those you learn from, those you suffer from, and those you don't survive. | |||
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Imagine some one shoots an arrow at you and you shoot the arrow with a shotgun shell. The shots breaks up the arrow and or knocks it off course. | |||
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That was my initial thought as well. But the pellets would have significantly less mass than that dart and without doing the math it seems like you first have to assure the probability of a hit on the dart, then sufficient force to disable or deflect. I'm betting a solid steel arrow would make it through a shotgun blast with minor damage. Pronoun: His Royal Highness and benevolent Majesty of all he surveys 343 - Never Forget Its better to be Pavlov's dog than Schrodinger's cat There are three types of mistakes; Those you learn from, those you suffer from, and those you don't survive. | |||
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A Grateful American |
All are 56 years and older. "the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב! | |||
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| Big Stack |
It doesn't, yet. That's function is still in development.
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Yep, no new ones being built. Just about every major part has been rebuilt or replaced with improved designs but original air frames are as they came out of the factory. The BUFF is an amazing machine. Jim ________________________ "If you can't be a good example, then you'll have to be a horrible warning" -Catherine Aird | |||
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