Mamba set to bolster FOBs defence capability - Chess Dynamics
Mamba set to bolster FOBs defence capability - Chess Dynamics
Mamba set to bolster FOBs defence capability - Chess Dynamics
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DSEi 2011, ExCel, 13-16 September 2011<br />
<strong>Chess</strong> <strong>Dynamics</strong> Stand S7-445<br />
Press release – for immediate release<br />
<strong>Mamba</strong> <strong>set</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>bolster</strong> <strong>FOBs</strong> <strong>defence</strong> <strong>capability</strong><br />
<strong>Chess</strong> <strong>Dynamics</strong> has launched an integrated optical sight using high accuracy<br />
direct drive technology that it claims will strengthen the <strong>defence</strong>s of light<br />
armoured vehicles and mobile forward operating bases (<strong>FOBs</strong>).<br />
Evolved from the successful naval IOTA fire control direc<strong>to</strong>r in service with the<br />
Royal Navy, <strong>Mamba</strong> is a light, compact sensor with high stabilisation<br />
<strong>capability</strong> (gyro enabled).<br />
Its 8-12 µm uncooled thermal 17 µm imager helps give the medium-range<br />
<strong>Mamba</strong> the sensitivity <strong>to</strong> detect personnel at 2.9km, critical when <strong>FOBs</strong> need<br />
<strong>to</strong> protect their perimeters and determine whether friendly or enemy personnel<br />
are in the vicinity.<br />
Also intended for application on unmanned ground vehicles, lightweight<br />
protected police vehicles and armed Jeeps, <strong>Mamba</strong> is expected <strong>to</strong> find ready<br />
use in the rapid deployed forward operating bases (<strong>FOBs</strong>) on mast-mounted<br />
telescopic installations, thanks <strong>to</strong> its gyrostabilised <strong>capability</strong> and precision<br />
pointing accuracy in day- or night-time deployment.<br />
Launched initially for land applications, <strong>Chess</strong> <strong>Dynamics</strong> says a maritime<br />
version of <strong>Mamba</strong> is on its road map.<br />
Learn more about <strong>Mamba</strong> on the <strong>Chess</strong> <strong>Dynamics</strong> stand: S7 - 445<br />
<strong>Chess</strong> <strong>Dynamics</strong> Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>r Graham Beall is available for interview<br />
throughout DSEi<br />
www.chess-dynamics.com<br />
Ends
Notes for Edi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
<strong>Chess</strong> <strong>Dynamics</strong> delivers design, development and manufacturing solutions<br />
for land, maritime and airborne applications.<br />
The company’s broad expertise covers electro-optical platforms and direc<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />
stabilisation, tracking, satellite communications, radar turntables and COTS<br />
military systems.<br />
<strong>Chess</strong> <strong>Dynamics</strong>’ innovative approach <strong>to</strong> engineering ensures its products<br />
combine enhanced performance with operational reliability while meeting<br />
military standards, budgets and short timescales.<br />
<strong>Chess</strong> <strong>Dynamics</strong> is the UK’s sole independent designer and manufacturer of<br />
military standard electro-optical systems, gimbal platforms and positioners for<br />
electro-optical, radar and communications applications.<br />
All <strong>Chess</strong> <strong>Dynamics</strong> products are ITAR-free.<br />
Stand contacts: Graham Beall, Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>r, and Simon Harrison, Sales<br />
Manager.<br />
Media inquiries <strong>to</strong> Media Word Waves:<br />
Lorraine Nugent 07827 815377<br />
lorraine@mediawordwaves.com<br />
Greg Rhodes: 07711 604295
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