IAI/Ramta Integrates Reconnaissance/Surveillance Technology into its RAM2000 Light Armored Vehicle
Jun 14, 2004
Eurosatory - Paris, June 2004 -In keeping with the expanding role of wheeled armored vehicles in homeland and border security missions, IAI/Ramta along with sister division, IAI/Tamam, have integrated IAI/Tamam's Plug-in Optronic Payload 200 (POP200) modular, compact, gyro-stabilized, electro-optic, reconnaissance/surveillance system with its widely fielded RAM2000 armored vehicle.
New tools for an expanding mission
Integration of the IAI/Tamam electro-optic sensor suite into the RAM 2000 has generated significant overnight interest among countries seeking to better control their frontiers in daytime and at night within a safe armor protected environment. This advanced configuration, and the interest it has generated, has placed the RAM2000 vehicle firmly within the homeland defense/border security category, a role it has been serving in for many years among IAI/Ramta's international clients.
Interchangeable/upgradeable mission equipment to sustain optimal mission readiness
The success of the RAM platform is based on its extreme adaptability to specific customer requirements. Beginning with customer defined level of ballistic armor protection, and continuing with mission-specific weapons, communications and electronic payloads, the RAM2000 continues to be a sought-after addition to the world-wide effort to secure borders and provide secure mobility to police and military personnel. Additionally, the upgradeability and interchangeability of nearly all mechanical, electrical, and crew configuration systems makes this vehicle an extremely cost-effective long-term investment.
High performance designed to operate in a hostile environment
The RAM2000 was designed to meet an extremely broad range of terrain and climatic requirements. Selected as the armored vehicle of police and elite military units in some of the most demanding corners of the globe, the RAM offers high performance and rough terrain maneuverability that is vital to carry out the expanding homeland defense/security missions.
POP-200 Giraffe
The Plug-in Optronic Payload (POP) is a modular, compact, very competitively priced gyro-stabilized system. The POP is based on a unique "plug-in" slice concept, where the slice contains the optronic sensors, which can easily be replaced in the field within minutes, without the need for alignment or adjustment.
A single observer using a hand control unit and video monitor operates the system. Mounted on the Giraffe telescopic system, the POP200 payload is raised to an 11-meter height from ground level enabling the system and operators to detect, identify and track targets at very long ranges in daylight or night.
The payload is able to host various slices such as FLIR, color CCD, Laser pointer and Laser range finder. This slice concept allows for easy upgrades whenever new sensor slices are introduced.
POP200 is designed as a day and night observation system with a standard configuration which includes a high performance Focal Plane Array thermal imager, color CCD, automatic video tracker and Laser pointer.
The system's electronics is contained within the turret thus allowing for easy installation and maintenance. Total weight of the system is less than 16 Kg (35 lb).
The RAM-2000 POP200 integrated system platform is ideal for law enforcement and border control missions.
Ramta is IAI's center of excellence for integrated military ground systems, including light-weight, high-performance armored vehicles, mine breaching, mine clearing, and countermine equipment for use in combat/assault operations, low intensity conflicts and peacetime/humanitarian demining operations.
For further information, please contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corp. VP for Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 935-8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935-8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il
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