Precision-guided firearm
Precision guided firearms (PGFs) are long-range
PGFs are fully integrated systems consisting of a rifle, networked tracking scope, guided trigger and precision conventional ammunition based on standard caliber bolt action or semi-automatic rifles. Wireless connectivity allows PGFs to integrate with local and wide area networks to provide voice, video and data connectivity to remotely connected devices and systems.[7]
Precision-guided
In 2008 the
In 2012 Sandia National Laboratories announced a self-guided bullet prototype that could track a target illuminated with a laser designator.[11]
In mid-2016, Russia revealed it was developing a similar "smart bullet" weapon designed to hit targets at a distance of up to 10 kilometres (6.2 mi).[12][13]
In 2019, Israel started using a smart scope named Dagger, also known as Pegion, made by SmartShooter,[14][15][16] which is based on the SMASH 2000.[17]
Air burst grenade launchers are a type of precision-guided weapons. Such grenade launchers can preprogram their grenades using a fire-control system to explode in the air above or beside the enemy.[18][19][20]
History
The three main technologies employed for long-range shooting—the
System requirements
To qualify as a precision guided firearm, the system must:
- Be a complete firing system – rifle, ammunition and networked tracking scope
- Persistently track the target, automatically compute a multi-variable firing solution, and ensure precise engagement when target and firing solution are optimally aligned
Technology
The precision guided firearm integrates technology commonly found in
The following technologies can be integrated in a PGF system:
- Target acquisition, either through manual designation or auto-acquisition
- Lock on and persistent target tracking
- Computerized firing solution calculation involving ranging and multi-variable ballistic calculation
- Streaming video via wifi server, allowing another user to see the live feed from the system
- Shot recording and transference to other media applications
- Automatic zero adjustment
- Interface with smartphones, tablets and software applications[3][7]
Applications
PGFs are designed for use in
See also
References
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- ^ "Sandia's self-guided bullet prototype can hit target a mile away".
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- ^ Sandia’s self-guided bullet prototype can hit target a mile away
- ^ Russians Launch Smart Bullet Effort in the Wake of U.S. Program - Kitup.Military.com, 20 July 2016
- ^ Russia launches ‘smart bullet’ testing in guided flight regime
- ^ IDF shooters get 'smart' gun sight to increase accuracy - by Udi Etzion, January 13, 2019, YNet News
- ^ "IDF unveils electro-optic sight to intercept incendiary balloons". Globes. 28 April 2019.
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- ^ Eshel, Tamir (Jan. 16, 2013). “Precision-Guided Firearm: Turning Riflemen into Marksmen?” Defense Update. Retrieved Jan. 22, 2013.