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MBDA is showcasing its Mistral ATLAS RC at Eurosatory
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Issue Net Edition | Date : 17 Jun , 2022

MBDA is showcasing at Eurosatory2022 its Mistral ATLAS RC. This latest generation system can be equipped with 2 or 4 Mistral missiles and can be mounted on light armoured vehicles.

Mistral ATLAS RC is MBDA’s response to today’s requirements for a weapon system that combines high firepower, short reaction time, day/night surveillance and engagement capabilities, tactical and strategic mobility, providing a high level of crew protection.

Mistral ATLAS RC is a new Mistral system based on a remotely controlled turret, equipped with two or four Mistral missiles and the latest generation thermal sight, capable of being mounted on light armoured vehicles such as the ARCUUS SHERPA, URO VAMTAC ST5, or NIMR Ajban 440.

Whilst the standard Mistral ATLAS system is a manually operated twin missile launcher, the new Mistral ATLAS RC system provides greater protection for the crew, since it can be operated from inside the vehicle’s cabin or, remotely, through a fully mobile workstation. Its 360° motorised turret is easy to operate, provides an optimised operational capability while at the same time keeping costs to a minimum.

Mistral ATLAS RC is compatible with all versions of the combat proven Mistral missile and benefits from its many performance advantages. Mistral ATLAS RC is MBDA’s response to today’s requirements for a weapon system that combines high firepower, short reaction time, day/night surveillance and engagement capabilities, tactical and strategic mobility, together with a high level of crew protection.

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