120mm autonomous soft recoil mortar system
Elbit Systems’ SPEAR LR is a fully autonomous, vehicle-mounted 120mm soft recoil mortar system for high-mobility platforms. SPEAR LR delivers effective fire support by combining the flexibility and effectiveness of accurate mortar firepower with exceptional tactical mobility.
The mortar is a derivative of the CARDOM battle proven mortar system - more than 1,000 systems extensively used by the US Army, NATO, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and others.
SPEAR LR is the long-range version of the SPEAR mortar, which allows firing ranges of up to 10km with extended range “conventional” ammunition.
Key Benefits
Key Features
Equipped with recoil reduction system that reduces the mortar’s firing loads, SPEAR LR can be mounted on a variety of high-mobility light tactical vehicles (4×4 or more) and other rapid deployment wheeled platforms, as well as larger wheeled or tracked platforms.
The Advanced Barrel of the SPEAR LR allow firing conventional unassisted ammunition to ranges of 8km to +10km (extended range ammunition). The advanced barrel is designed to support future types of advanced ammunition.
SPEAR is equipped with computerized aiming and navigation devices, enabling the mortar system to be operated autonomously and aimed without the need for external reference points. SPEAR can be easily integrated with a variety of C4I or Battle Management Systems (BMS).
The system can operate independently with forward observers and/or deployed forces. The system can also be deployed as a standalone or as part of the battery/platoon configuration.
Targeting information is relayed to the Fire Control System (FCS), which computes the ballistic data and orders the mortar’s automatic laying system to position the mortar barrel to the exact azimuth and elevation. The system is embedded with an Inertial Navigation System (INS) to provide maximum accuracy.
In order to increase survivability and functionality, the system is fitted with a Semi-Automatic Loading System. The loader places the mortar round on the loading tray and automatically loads it to the mortar’s muzzle.
