Designation: | EPS |
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Manufacturer: | EADS - EUROPEAN AERONAUTICAL DEFENCE & SPACE COMPANY | |
Product type: | Stabilization Systems | |
Name: | Stabilizer |
Electric Pointing and Stabilisation Systems for Light Turrets
Utilisation
These pointing systems intend to drive and stabilise tank turrets weighing from 2 to 6 tons. They comprise an electric drive, a stabilisation unit (computer and sensors), elevation and azimuth reducing gears.
Characteristics
Electric pointing and stabilisation systems provide turrets with a number of benefits compared to previous electro-hydraulic solutions:
Reduced target acquisition and engagement times
No more risk of hydraulic fluid leakage
No risk of fire and explosion due to vaporised fluid
Increased MTBF
Easier maintenance requiring no special tools
Silent operation
Low thermal signature.
They provide the tank with actual fire-on-the-move capability with enhanced hit probability, whatever the range and terrain profile, thanks to significantly improved pointing accuracy.
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