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Arquus Introduces the Sherpa A2M

Our Bureau - : Jun 14, 2022 - : 9:27 pm

Arquus, Thales and NTGS presented the new Sherpa A2M (Advanced Mobile Mortar) on Tuesday at the ongoing show.

The Sherpa Light is a multipurpose, 4×4 armored vehicle, designed by Arquus to provide an array of versions and customizations for all needs and missions. It is built on a single, proven base for increased commonality and ease of maintenance. It combines the excellent mobility of a Sherpa Light, the proven Deployable Mortar System by NTGS, and the 120mm rifled mortar barrel by Thales.

Protected against ballistic and mine as well as improvised explosive device threats with a STANAG 4569-certified protection, the vehicle provides a high level of safety for the crew inside the vehicle during operations.

The Sherpa can carry 40 rounds of 120mm mortar ammunition in the rear and possibly additional ammunition in the cabin, depending on user requirements. It has a range up to 8,2 km with standard rifled ammunition and up to 13km with a rocket assisted projectile, allowing it to enhance the protection of the embarked soldiers by engaging units without being hit (Shoot & Scoot).

NTGS provides the fire control system in the back of the vehicle. The A2M Sherpa delivers control across all mission operations and is already combat proven. The mortar and tube from NTGS and Thales are qualified both by NATO and by different armies.

At the ongoing show, the Sherpa is presented with a Hornet Lite RCWS fitted with a 7.62mm MG for the vehicle’s self-protection.

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