Designation: | FireStorm |
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Manufacturer: | Metal Storm Limited | |
Product type: | Weapons & Weapon Systems | |
Name: | Grenade launcher |
FireStorm is a lightweight multi barrel 40mm electronic weapon system that brings cutting edge solutions to the Defence, Security and Law Enforcement communities.
The system can be mounted to fixed or mobile platforms to provide mission support for operations to include:
- Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT)
- Reconnaissance Patrol
- Border Patrol
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Crowd Control
FireStorm has successfully demonstrated its capabilities under separate contracts for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. Recent demonstrations have proven the system capable of delivering High Explosive (HE) and a range of less lethal munitions. FireStorm brings the operational community a total force continuum application.
- No Moving Parts - All Metal Storm guns have no moving parts for high reliability.
- Safe Operation - FireStorm features a number of mechanical and electrical interlocks making it one of the safest guns to operate.
- Cost Effective - FireStorm is inexpensive to acquire, use and maintain.
- Plug & Play Operation - FireStorm requires only DC power and an ethernet connection for operations.
- Unattended All Weather Operation - FireStorm is environmentally sealed allowing for all-weather operations for extended periods without continuing maintenance requirements.
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