Cobham Weapons Launcher Positioner Supports Successful HELLFIRE and DAGR Missile Tests
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The WLP-1000 is a compact, lightweight, military ruggedized launcher positioner that is weapons and platform agnostic. The positioner is easily configured to support existing M299; M310, M260, M261, and LAU-10 launchers. This modular 2-axis positioning system is optimized for size, weight, and power (SWaP), and incorporates a MIL-qualified servo control module for closed loop azimuth and elevation slewing and positioning.
For the live-fire demonstration, the Cobham positioner was configured with four M299 launcher rails, associated cables and electronics, providing full compatibility with HELLFIRE® II and DAGR missiles. DAGR's rail-mounted canister attaches to the pedestal launch rails as it would on a standard HELLFIRE launcher designed for aircraft. Two test firings were conducted, one HELLFIRE and one DAGR, with flawless performance by the Cobham positioner.
The WLP-1000 launcher positioner was developed by Cobham in 2012, and has supported three (3) other successful HELLFIRE and DAGR ground-ground tests, including one from the Lockheed Martin Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
Source : Cobham Plc.
