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ASTRONAUTICS ARTILLERY
MODERNIZATION SYSTEMS

Astronautics C.A. LTD.

P.O.Box 3351, Kiryat Arie
Petah Tikva 4951207, Israel
Tel: 972-3-9251555
Fax: 972-3-9251550
E-mail: astro@astro.co.il
Web Site: www.astronautics.co.il

ASTRONAUTICS MAFCS: MAFCS Applications

Astronautics together with Astronautics Corp. of America subsidiary Kearfott M109
Guidance and Navigation Corporation (KGN) has developed the Modular Artillery
Fire Control System (MAFCS) to provide an inexpensive, highly adaptive solution for 120mm Mortar
the upgrade of Self-Propelled and Towed Artillery Guns and Mortars, so as to enhance
their responsiveness and survivability in contemporary and future battlefield SB155/52
environments, comprising full navigation and control capabilities to the individual vehicle.
The MAFCS enables autonomous gun Navigation and Pointing and provides ballistic CDU for Artillery
computation capabilities to enhance weapon operation. Applications
The System Ability to perform rapid changes of position, as well as its high
responsiveness, enables the crew to Shoot and Scoot and thus gains the force-multiplier
advantage, which is essential for better situational awareness and effective / rapid
response, in the modern battlefield.

The MAFCS consists of the following main elements:

Vehicle Reference Unit (VRU)- Kearfott’s MILNAV®, KN-4053, three axis Monolithic
Ring Laser Gyro (MRLG). The VRU is a fully integrated inertial navigation unit with
an optional GPS receiver, which may either be embedded, or external (PLGR).
The VRU is installed on the elevating mass of the Gun and provides a continuous high
precision output of position and attitude of the weapon.
Commander’s Modular Processing, Control & Display Unit (MPCDU). The MPCDU
provides overall control, management and fire control computation within the system.
It includes advanced & powerful processor, communication ports, a high brightness/
high resolution color Liquid Crystal Display and software programmable keys, to provide
a state-of-the-art flexible multi-function computer & tactical display.
Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR). The MVR allows real time monitoring of the gun wear
effect. Based on the MVR output the MPCDU improves the ballistic computation,
in a predictive manner, utilizing proprietary Astronautics algorithm.

ASTRONAUTICS CONTROL & DISPLAY UNITS (CDU’S) CDU for C3
Applications
• Field Proven & Fully Ruggedized CDU’s
• Sunlight Readable Displays
• Powerful Processor
• Full Mil-Spec.
• Display: 8.4“, 10.4”, 12.1” and 15” AMLCD (VGA, SVGA, XGA)
• I/O Capabilities: - Serial RS232, RS422, RS485 & CAN BUS

- Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps
- Wireless Port
• Options: - PAL/NTSC Video Input
- Touch Screen
- Detachable Ruggedized Large Capacity Storage Device

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