AMAP-ADS
AMAP-ADS (active defence system) is a
Design
The system has a modular design that can be adapted to almost every vehicle; it weighs 140 kg for light vehicles and up to 500 kg for heavy vehicles. The main elements are the sensor-countermeasure modules arranged all around the vehicle. A processor determines the type and the trajectory of the approaching target. Subsequently, a countermeasure module close to the calculated impact point is activated. This countermeasure destroys or disrupts the approaching threat so that it cannot penetrate the vehicle.[2]
The arrangement of sensors and countermeasures provides a hemispherical protection. The overlapping sectors of the sensor-countermeasure modules enable the system to defeat multi-attacks. Due to the short reaction time of approximately 560 microseconds, threats can be eliminated at ranges of approximately 10 m, not depending on the speed of the threat.
The system is not intended to completely substitute for passive base armor. Larger caliber projectiles will only be fragmented and not entirely deflected. Therefore, a minimum of passive armor is still required to absorb the residual energy of the fragments.
Applications
Prototypes have already been tested on several vehicles including
.Singapore used the AMAP-ADS as active protection system on their Hunter AFV, Bionix IFVs, and Leopard 2SG/2A7 tanks,[5][6] while a number of European armies are considering buying it.[1]
Successful demonstrations
AMAP-ADS has been tested on several platforms. As part of the AAC (Active Armor Concept) it was installed on the SEP designed by
US testings
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References
- Strategie & Technik International Edition II/2007, Active Stand-Off Protection Systems, p.35-43
- ^ a b "Rheinmetall takes up a majority share in ADS GmbH; Breakthrough serial order for innovative ADS protection system". Archived from the original on 2012-03-15. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
- ^ "AMAP ADS Active Defence System part demo". YouTube, Rheinmetall & IBD Deisenroth Engineering. July 7, 2012. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
- ^ a b Dieter Haug and Hans Joachim Wagner. "Strategie u. Technik, int. Edition, Autumn, 2009" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-10-08. Retrieved 18 February 2011.(Authorization Required)
- ^ "IBD's News on St. Barbara Symposium 2008" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
- ^ Yeo, Mike (2021-10-18). "TERMINAL DEFENCE". ADBR. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ Jr, Sydney J. Freedberg (2018-01-22). "Rheinmetall Rolls Out 'Safer' Active Protection For Tanks". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Rheinmetall tests new Active Defense System under live fire". February 2012.
- ^ a b c "IBD Live February 2011" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
External links
- Manufacturer links (Authorization Required)
- Webpage of Manufacturer[permanent dead link]
- AMAP-ADS Simulation (Video)
- Video of a live demonstration of AMAP-ADS[permanent dead link] on the Eurosatory 2010.
- SEP DEMO
- Active Defense System (ADS)
- Active Protection Systems Are Maturing
- ADS Gmbh website