Moving Armor Target
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Moving Armor Target

Our Moving Armor Target (MAT) boasts a modular design, integrating a drive unit with an armor target mechanism on a rail-guided mover carriage. This carriage can either be self-propelled or cable-pulled, enabling the target silhouette to traverse smoothly from right to left and vice versa at different speeds and directions. The target system is available in two configurations designed to optimize the realism and effectiveness of armored live-fire training scenarios.

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The moving armor target is available in two configurations:

Standard Configuration

The standard moving armor target setup is outfitted with a lifting mechanism, facilitating the effortless movement of frontal and half-scaled flank tank target silhouettes. The rail system on which it operates is versatile, capable of adjusting to curved layouts and terrain elevation variances. Constructed from multiple rail segments reinforced by durable supports and rails, it ensures the system remains stable and upright during operations.

Advanced Configuration

The advanced moving armor target can seamlessly shift a variety of target types, such as tank silhouettes and APCs, across the rail while altering speed and direction as needed. Recognizing the requirement for full-sized targets in computerized Gun Fire Control Systems, these powerful MATs are ideally suited for training involving heavy tanks and RPGs.The MAT is able to move carriages on a rail system at a range of speeds and lengths, rendering it an essential tool for contemporary live-fire exercises.

Key advantages

Superior Training Realism

Our moving armor target mechanism elevates armor training, simulating real-world conditions more accurately than ever.

Dynamic Response Training

The self-propelled mover carriage's variable speeds and directions challenge trainees, honing their skills against moving threats

Diverse Scenario Creation

With the unique lifting capability for full-flank armor silhouettes, training scenarios can range from simple to complex, catering to various skill levels.

Optimized Training Feedback

The adjustable sensitivity of the contact hit sensor offers precise hit detection, providing trainees with valuable feedback on their accuracy.

Unwavering Durability

Built to last, its rugged and weather-resistant design ensures consistent performance, even in the harshest conditions.

Seamless Integration and Control

Suitable for both mobile and permanent setups and offers radio-controlled and hardwired management options to fit the training environment.

Flexible Power Solutions

Choose from battery-powered or mains powered options, ensuring the system's operation aligns with the infrastructure available.

Presentation mode

The target holder lifts and lowers the full range of military armor target silhouettes in pop up mode. By lifting and lowering the target silhouette a moving enemy vehicle is simulated, driving out of cover and taking cover again. 
The following target presentations are possible in popup mode:
  • Moving & Stopping
  • Lifting and lowering the target silhouette 
  • Lowering the silhouette after registration of a hit
  • Lowering the silhouette after registration of a predefined number of hits  
  • Lowering the silhouette after registration of a hit and automatically re-exposing the silhouette.
Moving Armor Target

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Frequently asked questions

To use the moving armor target, you simply connect it to a suitable power source and the range control network. It can run on power provided by the range or its built-in batteries. These batteries also power any equipment attached to the mover carriage. If needed, there's a docking station on the rail system to recharge these batteries without removing them. There's also an option to equip the system with an AKAPP power rail, which directly connects each target through data and power cables. As for controls, you can manage the system through a wired or wireless connection with the Range Control System. Typically, the target mechanism communicates with the control system using a direct radio link.

For our moving armor target, the armor silhouette comes fitted with specialized contact hit sensors. These sensors are designed to detect and count every hit from incoming projectiles, accommodating all calibers of live-fire ammunition, whether they're subsonic, supersonic, or even training rounds. Moreover, trainers can fine-tune the hit detection sensitivity, ensuring that only hits exceeding a specific force threshold are counted. Additionally, the sensors have two modes: single-shot and burst. In burst mode, a rapid series of shots is considered as one collective hit.

The target mechanism uses a strong hydraulic drive, allowing it to easily and smoothly lift large armor silhouettes. In calm conditions, it can raise a full-scale military silhouette measuring 7 m by 3 m in just 7 seconds. Even in wind speeds of up to 55 km/h, it can lift and lower these silhouettes in under 12 seconds.

The mover carriage showcases moving silhouettes at speeds that mimic real-life vehicle velocities. This system is versatile, allowing for evasive actions such as starting, stopping, lifting or lowering the target, and adjusting speeds or directions as it moves along the rail track, all under the guidance of the range control system. Furthermore, users can continuously monitor the carriage's speed and position in real time via the control system. Plus, the silhouette's height can be adjusted irrespective of the carriage's motion, and the system can identify the rail track's endpoints to ensure safe target operation.

The moving armor target is designed with a powder-coated finish, making it waterproof and dustproof (rated IP67). This ensures it works efficiently even in challenging environments like extreme heat, humidity, heavy snowfall, and strong winds. Thanks to its sturdy, weather-resistant design, it can operate smoothly in temperatures ranging from -25°C/-13°F to +65°C/149°F.

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