Cardom
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The Cardom is a Soltam Systems 120mm Recoil Mortar System (RMS), used by the US army, the Israeli Defence Force
, NATO countries, and others. The Cardom is an autonomous, computerized system for mounting on light and medium armored carriers. The system provides accurate and effective fire support.
the mortar barrel is then set to the exact traverse and elevation angles ready for firing.
The Cardom has a burst rate of 16 rpm, followed by a 4 rpm sustained rate of fire. The Cardom Recoil Mortar System has been qualified for fielding with the 3rd US Army Stryker
brigade, and will be coupled to the US Army's M95 Mortar Fire Control System. Over 320 mortars were manufactured for the US Army.
Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces , commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew acronym Tzahal , are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force and navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces, and has no civilian jurisdiction within Israel...
, NATO countries, and others. The Cardom is an autonomous, computerized system for mounting on light and medium armored carriers. The system provides accurate and effective fire support.
Overview
The system uses a new Computerized Integrated Navigation, Self Positioning and Aiming systems. Its modern Target Acquisition Devices together with special designed Recoiling Mortar System attenuates the firing loads and enables mounting the systems on wheeled and tracked AFV's, or even soft-skinned vehicles such as trucks. The CARDOM Aiming mechanisms are linked to state-of-the-art command, control and communication systems, to achieve quick response automatic laying mode. The IDF delivered Cardom system takes target acquisition data, that provides range, bearing, position and other data from an observation position and transmits it direct to the Cardom system. Using electrical servo motorsServomechanism
thumb|right|200px|Industrial servomotorThe grey/green cylinder is the [[Brush |brush-type]] [[DC motor]]. The black section at the bottom contains the [[Epicyclic gearing|planetary]] [[Reduction drive|reduction gear]], and the black object on top of the motor is the optical [[rotary encoder]] for...
the mortar barrel is then set to the exact traverse and elevation angles ready for firing.
The Cardom has a burst rate of 16 rpm, followed by a 4 rpm sustained rate of fire. The Cardom Recoil Mortar System has been qualified for fielding with the 3rd US Army Stryker
Stryker
The IAV Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled, 4-wheel-drive , armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III and produced by General Dynamics Land Systems, in use by the United States Army. The vehicle is named for two American servicemen who posthumously received the Medal of Honor:...
brigade, and will be coupled to the US Army's M95 Mortar Fire Control System. Over 320 mortars were manufactured for the US Army.
Performance
- Range:7,000-8,000 meter
- Calibre: 120/81mm smoothbore and rifled
- Max rate of fire : 16 rounds per minute
- Traverse (deg) : 360
- Shoot of first round: less than 30 sec
- Crew : 2-4 dependent on carrier
- Dual mode : mounted and dismounted
See also
- M1129 Mortar CarrierM1129 Mortar CarrierThe M1129 Mortar Carrier, is a 8×8 wheeled armored mortar carrier of the Stryker family of combat vehicles produced by General Dynamics Land Systems...
- Soltam 120mm mortar systemM120 120 mm mortarThe Soltam K6 is a 120 mm mortar that was developed by Soltam Systems of Israel. It is the long-range version of the Soltam K5 and has replaced older systems such as the M30 in several armies including the United States Army...
- Soltam 155mm mobile HowitzerATMOS 2000ATMOS 2000 is a 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled artillery system manufactured by Soltam Systems....
External links
- Soltam systems web site
- Cardom mortar system on defense-update.com