ADATS

AIR DEFENSE / ANTI TANK SYSTEM

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The ADATS is a low altitude self-propelled air defense missile system and also an anti-tank guided missile system. Mounted on the chassis of a M-113, it uses a missile that is unique to this system. Each missile cost more than 300,000 CAN$!!! This high cost has pushed the Canadian Armed Forces to use this system uniquely as an air defense weapon. Developed conjointly by Canada and Switzerland through Oerlikon Aerospace Inc. based in both countries. The ADATS is extremely accurate and effective against both aircraft and tanks. It is mainly used to protect division and brigade headquarters which moves its position regularly against air attacks.
Characteristics
Chassis: M-113
Crew: 3 (Driver, Commander, System operator)
Weight: 15,8 t
Speed: 58 km/h
Range: 400 km
Armament: 8 ADATS missile per launcher (Speed Mach 3, Range 10 km)
Sensors: Search radar (Range 25 km), electro-optical device with TV and FLIR
Guidance: Laser
In service: 1992
Quantity: 36
Builder: (Missile system) Oerlikon Aerospace
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