19-02-2004, 09:36
AMOS Advanced Mortar System
Modular turret available on different types of chasis ranging from AMV:s to Assault Boats.
The 120 mm mortar concept is going through major changes. What used to be a simple indirect fire weapon for the support of infantry units is nowadays something much more. Already when simply mounted on a chassis the mortar opens up new possibilities, which the armies around the world are just starting to realise. When the concept is further developed the possibilities are even greater. This paper describes the AMOS (Advanced MOrtar System) developed by the joint-venture company Patria Hagglunds Oy. AMOS is a twin-barrelled, breech-loaded, mortar turret suitable for integration to medium-sized (10-25 ton) wheeled or tracked armoured vehicles. The two-man turret has armament comprising two independent 120-mm smoothbore mortars mounted into a common cradle with an equilibrator and a loading device. The mortars fire conventional 120-mm, smoothbore, fin-stabilised ammunition. Special ammunition, such as cargo and guided ammunition, can directly be used as these were originally developed for smoothbore barrels. The mobility and protection of the APC chassis supports vehicle survivability in the modern battlefield. AMOS is characterised by its extremely high rate of fire that gives high impact on target-the maximum rate of fire is up to 26 rounds/min and the number of rounds in MRSI (multiple rounds simultaneous impact) is as high as 14. The lethality is therefore higher than with any other mortar systems.
Turret
Weight 4400 kg
Traverse range ± 360º
Elevation range -3º - +85º
Traverse and elevation electrical / manual mechanism
Crew 2 + 1
Ammuniton
(total on-board) 84 rds HE and 6 rds
smart guided ammunition
Main armament
Mortars 2 x 120 mm smootbore
Barrel length 2 x 3000 mm
Loading system automatic
Recoiling system hydro-pneumatic
Secondary armament machine gun,
smoke launchers
Performance
Time to fire < 30 sec
Time to scoot < 10 sec
Max. rate of fire 26 rds / min
First 4 rounds < 8 sec
Range > 10 km
Multiple rounds
simultaneous impact
(MRSI) up to 14 rds
High rate of fire due to double barrel concept
Direct fire capability
Rapid deployment due to instrumentation for vehicle location and attitude; well suited for shoot & scoot tactics
Ballistic protection against infantry weapons and splinters
Muzzle blast and NBC protection
Low chassis loads due to recoiling mechanism; suitability for both wheeled and tracked chassis
Suitability for all standard 120 smoothbore mortar ammunition as well as smart guided ammunition
Full 360° traverse without limitations due to turret mounting and recoil mechanism
Price: 25 000 000 Tri-Federation Pesetas.
(( 25 M € Sorry I can't put a pic online but put AMOS in google and you will find more information.))
Modular turret available on different types of chasis ranging from AMV:s to Assault Boats.
The 120 mm mortar concept is going through major changes. What used to be a simple indirect fire weapon for the support of infantry units is nowadays something much more. Already when simply mounted on a chassis the mortar opens up new possibilities, which the armies around the world are just starting to realise. When the concept is further developed the possibilities are even greater. This paper describes the AMOS (Advanced MOrtar System) developed by the joint-venture company Patria Hagglunds Oy. AMOS is a twin-barrelled, breech-loaded, mortar turret suitable for integration to medium-sized (10-25 ton) wheeled or tracked armoured vehicles. The two-man turret has armament comprising two independent 120-mm smoothbore mortars mounted into a common cradle with an equilibrator and a loading device. The mortars fire conventional 120-mm, smoothbore, fin-stabilised ammunition. Special ammunition, such as cargo and guided ammunition, can directly be used as these were originally developed for smoothbore barrels. The mobility and protection of the APC chassis supports vehicle survivability in the modern battlefield. AMOS is characterised by its extremely high rate of fire that gives high impact on target-the maximum rate of fire is up to 26 rounds/min and the number of rounds in MRSI (multiple rounds simultaneous impact) is as high as 14. The lethality is therefore higher than with any other mortar systems.
Turret
Weight 4400 kg
Traverse range ± 360º
Elevation range -3º - +85º
Traverse and elevation electrical / manual mechanism
Crew 2 + 1
Ammuniton
(total on-board) 84 rds HE and 6 rds
smart guided ammunition
Main armament
Mortars 2 x 120 mm smootbore
Barrel length 2 x 3000 mm
Loading system automatic
Recoiling system hydro-pneumatic
Secondary armament machine gun,
smoke launchers
Performance
Time to fire < 30 sec
Time to scoot < 10 sec
Max. rate of fire 26 rds / min
First 4 rounds < 8 sec
Range > 10 km
Multiple rounds
simultaneous impact
(MRSI) up to 14 rds
High rate of fire due to double barrel concept
Direct fire capability
Rapid deployment due to instrumentation for vehicle location and attitude; well suited for shoot & scoot tactics
Ballistic protection against infantry weapons and splinters
Muzzle blast and NBC protection
Low chassis loads due to recoiling mechanism; suitability for both wheeled and tracked chassis
Suitability for all standard 120 smoothbore mortar ammunition as well as smart guided ammunition
Full 360° traverse without limitations due to turret mounting and recoil mechanism
Price: 25 000 000 Tri-Federation Pesetas.
(( 25 M € Sorry I can't put a pic online but put AMOS in google and you will find more information.))