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The Nimrod at RAF Kinloss- CROWN COPYRIGHT

The Nimrod at RAF Kinloss- CROWN COPYRIGHT

JERNAS is the export name for the Rapier FSC (Field Standard C) air defence system. JERNAS is based on the Rapier Mk 2 missile and launcher which is in service with the British Army and Royal Air Force, the Blindfire tracking radar and the Dagger surveillance radar.

JERNAS is the export name for the Rapier FSC (Field Standard C) air defence system. JERNAS is based on the Rapier Mk 2 missile and launcher which is in service with the British Army and Royal Air Force, the Blindfire tracking radar and the Dagger surveillance radar.

JERNAS is the export name for the Rapier FSC (Field Standard C) air defence system. JERNAS is based on the Rapier Mk 2 missile and launcher which is in service with the British Army and Royal Air Force, the Blindfire tracking radar and the Dagger surveillance radar.

JERNAS is the export name for the Rapier FSC (Field Standard C) air defence system. JERNAS is based on the Rapier Mk 2 missile and launcher which is in service with the British Army and Royal Air Force, the Blindfire tracking radar and the Dagger surveillance radar.

Oman, Singapore, Switzerland and Turkey have had their Rapier systems upgraded for the Mk 2 missile. Characteristics of RAPIER / JERNAS MISSILE Length 2.24 m Weight 43 kg Diameter 0.166m Warhead Dual mode blast/fragmenting Speed > Mach 2.5 Manoeuvrability > 35 g throughout...

Jernas is designed to engage the most demanding threats including multiple stealthy targets aswell as cruise and tactical missiles. Characteristics of RAPIER / JERNAS MISSILE Length 2.24 m Weight 43 kg Diameter 0.166m Warhead Dual mode blast/fragmenting Speed > Mach 2.5...

The high resolution radar tracker provides the system with dual engagement capability. Characteristics of RAPIER / JERNAS MISSILE Length 2.24 m Weight 43 kg Diameter 0.166m Warhead Dual mode blast/fragmenting Speed > Mach 2.5 Manoeuvrability > 35 g throughout its dynamic...

The Rapier FSC/Jernas launcher has eight ready-to-fire missiles and its own electro-optical surveillance and tracking system. Characteristics of RAPIER / JERNAS MISSILE Length 2.24 m Weight 43 kg Diameter 0.166m Warhead Dual mode blast/fragmenting Speed > Mach 2.5...

JERNAS is the export name for the Rapier FSC (Field Standard C) air defence system. JERNAS is based on the Rapier Mk 2 missile and launcher which is in service with the British Army and Royal Air Force, the Blindfire tracking radar and the Dagger surveillance radar. Characteristics of RAPIER...

Sea King HAR3A of 22 Sqn 'A' Flt, RMB Chivenor on a training flight. Credit: MoD

By 2003, 96 AS90's will be fitted with the new 155mm/52 calibre Extended Range Ordnance and Modular Charge System replacing the 155mm/39 calibre gun.

AS90 maintains high average speeds across irregular terrain without compromising the safety and comfort of the crew.

An Automatic Gun Laying System (AGLS) and electronic elevation and traverse drives ensure laying to an accuracy of 1 mil and rapid target engagement.

An automated loading system enables the gun to fire with a burst rate of 3 rounds in under 10 seconds.

Desert AS90.

The AS90 Bravehaert is the latest 52 calibre version of the British Army's 155mm AS90 self propelled howitzer.