Elbit Systems’ SPEAR is a fully autonomous, vehicle-mounted 120mm soft recoil mortar system for high-mobility platforms. SPEAR 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.
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Key Benefits
- Adaptable to a wide range of High Mobility light vehicles due to a unique soft recoil mechanism
- Rapid deployment, improved area coverage and survivability
- Operated as a standalone mortar or as part of the battery/platoon configuration
- Automated and accurate mortar barrel laying
- Easily operated by 2-3 crewmembers.
- Increased fire power and efficient use of ammunition
Key Features
- Modern generation of the combat-proven vehicle-mounted mortar – the CARDOM
- Easily integrated with C4I or BMS and with Target Acquisition systems.
- For use with all types of qualified 120mm smooth bore ammunition
- Rapid deployment; in and out of action within 60 seconds
- High level of accuracy with integrated GPS & INS
- Burst rate of fire – 12-16RPM
- Sustained rate of fire – 3-4RPM for 10-20 minutes
- Full manual backup for laying an aiming (suitable for GFE optical sights).
