Elbit Systems’ Crossbow Next Generation Turreted Mortar System, has a capability of shooting the first round in less than 30 seconds, has a maximum rate of ten rounds per minute with a sustained rate of fire of six rounds per minute, with a short sensor-to-shooter circle. It can fire a variety of munitions including the Iron Sting guided mortar munition providing effective range of up to 10 kilometers. No indexing loading is required for the Crossbow turret and it has the capability of 360 degree infinite pivot.
Designed for UT-120m turrets, it can be integrated onto 6X6, 8X8 wheeled platforms and tracked vehicles as well as stationary platforms. This makes Crossbow fully compatible with existing NATO ammunition requirements. The Crossbow is fitted with a computerized fire control system, a land navigation system and can be operated in a GPS denied environment.
Key Benefits
- Automatic loading without index position (indirect fire)
- Gun elevation: -3Âș – 87Âș
- Turret traverse: 360Âș x N
- Automatic aiming fully electrical (include backup handles)
- Protection up to level 4 according STANAG 4569
- Max rate of fire 10 r/min
- Maximum range (With M868): More than 10 Km
- Time for fire response (first bomb) †30 Sec
- Direct fire capability (including fire on the move)
- Supports all ammunitions including our iron sting GMM
Key Features
- Fully automatic operation including guided mortar munition (GMM) missions
- Simple operation by single operator
- Shoot and scoot with multi-round simultaneous impact (MRSI)
- Extended range, precision strike and fire-on-move capability
- Index loading not required
- Minimal protrusion of turret in mission module
