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BRAMS - Self-propelled Anti-aircraft System is an automated anti-aircraft system designated for destroying low flying targets using its twin barrel

Barrel

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30 mm gun

Gun

A gun is a muzzle or breech-loaded projectile-firing weapon. There are various definitions depending on the nation and branch of service. A "gun" may be distinguished from other firearms in being a crew-served weapon such as a howitzer or mortar, as opposed to a small arm like a rifle or pistol,...

with high rate of fire

Rate of fire

Rate of fire is the frequency at which a specific weapon can fire or launch its projectiles. It is usually measured in rounds per minute , or per second .-Overview:...

and 4 self-guided anti-aircraft missiles.
Target acquisition, aiming and effective fire control is secured through a modern opto-electronic sight enabling target acquisition under any day or night weather conditions and its automatic tracking

Tracking

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. The Fire Control System enables continuous and automated data transmission and communication with superior command level and integration of the AA system within other centrally controlled air defense units. Modified TATRA 8x8 chassis ensures high mobility of the system. Integrated software enables to conduct training of crews directly on the system; however, a simulator was designed as well and is available.

The strongest point of the system is its purely optical targeting system making it invulnerable to traditional anti-radiation weaponry.

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size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Cannon:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">2x30 mm
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Coaxial machinegun:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">7.62 mm
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">SAM:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">4 missiles
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Passive sight:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">day/night
Arial, Helvetica" size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">FCS with automatic data transmission to/from superior command level
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Turret traverse:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">360°
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Cannon elevation:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">-5°/+85°
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">SAM elevation:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">0°/+70°
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Chassis:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">modified TATRA 8x8
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Vehicle length:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">9890 mm
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Vehicle width:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">2950 mm
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Total height:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">3300 mm
Arial, Helvetica" size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Overcoming of obstacles:
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Trench:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">2000 mm
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Vertical step:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">600 mm
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Fording:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">800 mm
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Total weight of the system:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">27100 kg
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Maximum speed:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">100 km/h
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Maximum road range:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">700 km
size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">Number of crew:	size="2" color="#000000" style="font-size: 12px;">3

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