"Rheinmetall mortar systems and ammunition " Topic

"At Eurosatory 2014 in Paris, Rheinmetall has emphasized its role as a "one-stop shop" for mortar systems. Experience gained in military operations worldwide shows that infantry units, special operations forces and other troops that fight on foot require a highly effective organic indirect fire capability As a partner of the men with "boots on the ground", Rheinmetall supplies mortar systems, ammunition and fire control units.

Light, compact, quiet and with a low signature, one such indirect fire system is Rheinmetall's Fly-K mortar system. The French armed forces have used the Fly-K with excellent results in Afghanistan. A wide array of cartridges – ranging from practice rounds to service ammunition with a range of up to 800 metres – delivers outstanding firepower. Owing to its propelling system, the mortar system can fire multiple rounds in rapid succession with negligible heat generation and an extremely low firing signature (60 dB). When fired, it basically makes no more noise than popping a champagne cork. In addition, Rheinmetall has developed an easy-to-mount digital aiming device for the Fly-K. It measures the incline and elevation angle of the barrel before showing the range of the mortar shell on a display…"

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