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Tuesday, 27 December 2016 12:49

MGS MGS Mk-38 Mod. 2

BAE Mk-38 Mod. 2

Machine Gun System Mk-38 Mod. 2

 

Deployment: U.S. Navy (CG 47, LSD 41, LSD 49, LPD 9, PC (USN and USCG), FFG, LHD, LHA, LCC and destroyer DDG 51). OPV BAM "Meteoro" class (Spain), frigate F-105 "Cristobal Colón" (Spain).

Description.

The Mk 38 Mod 2 Machine Gun System (MGS) from BAE Systems sets the standard for shipboard defense against small, fast, and agile surface threats. With system variants deployed worldwide, the stabilized, remote control Mk 38 Mod 2 MGS has been proven capable in defending against multiple surface threats.

The Mk 38 Mod 2 MGS incorporates the service-proven TOPLITE electro-optical sensor integrated with a state-of-the-art fire control system to optimize effective engagement of enemy targets in all weather conditions, day or night.

Weaponry–The Mk 38 Mod 2 MGS main weapon is the proven M242 NATO standard auto cannon with 2.5-km range and selectable rates of fire.

Lethality–The M242 fires all U.S. Navy approved 25-mm ammunition at up to 180 rounds per minute, with the Mk 38 Mod 2 MGS providing up to 168 ready rounds on-mount. Command and Control–The integrated fire control system provides four axis gimbal stabilization and superior optics including the forward looking infrared radar with three fields-of-view, a low contrast, low light level color television camera, and an eye-safe laser range finder.

Survivability–The Mk 38 Mod 2 MGS provides for crew-safe conditions with a remote operation console located in the Combat Information Center or in other protected ship structures.

Adaptability–The enhanced Mk 38 Mod 2 MGS is the U.S. Navy’s ORDALT choice to upgrade the Mk 38 Mod 0/1 25-mm machine gun.

The system can be applied to a wide range of different ship classes and platform designs of 50 tons or greater displacement.

Near term product upgrades include larger magazine, 30-mm cannon, advanced optics, and integration of laser effects.

 

Specifications    
Weight (with gun, w/o ammo)   2,300 lbs/1,042 Kg
Weapon station    
  Train +-151 to +- 165º adjustible
Electro-Optical Fire Control System    
(relative to mount) Train +- 165º
  Elevation - 20º to 85º
Gun type   25 mm M242
Ammunition feed   Dual
Ammunition capacity   168 ready rounds
Rate of fire   5 rates from single to 180 rpm max
Personnel requirements    
  Remote 1
  Ammunition loading 2
Operability tests and scheduled    
maintenance (average daily)   6 minutes
Ammunition reloading time   5 minutes
Availability (inherent/predicted)   99.9%

 

Source: BAE System

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Tuesday, 04 March 2014 10:21

BAM "METEORO" CLASS OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL

BAM Meteoro

Additional Info

  • Ships in class
    NameNumberLaunchedCommissionedHomeport
    Meteoro P-41 16 Octuber 2009 28 July 2011 Las Palmas de Gran Canarias
    Rayo P-42 18 May 2010 26 Octuber 2011 Las Palmas de Gran Canarias
    Relámpago P-43 6 Octuber 2010 6 February 2012 Las Palmas de Gran Canarias
    Tornado P-44 21 Octuber 2011 19 July 2012 Las Palmas de Gran Canarias
    Audaz P-45 30 March 2017 27 July 2018 Cartagena
    Furor P-46 8 September 2017   Cartagena
  • Length
    • 93.9 meters
  • Beam
    • 14 meters
  • Draft
    • 4.2 meters (P-41 - P-44)
    • 4.3 meters (P-45 - P-46)
  • Displacement
    • 2,670 tonnes (P-41 - P-44)
    • 2,840 tonnes (P-45 - P-46)
  • Propulsion
    • CODOE (Combined Diesel Or Electric)
    • 2 diesel with 4,500 HP each
    • 2 electric motors of 750 HP.
    • 2 variable pitch propellers of 3.4 meters.
    • 1 bow thrusters to maneuver.
  • Electric power
    • 4 Diesel Generator MTU 12V 2000 of 660 kW.
    • 1 260 kW emergency generator MTU S60.
  • Speed
    • 21 knots (P-41 - P-44)
    • 22 knots (P-45 - P-46)
    • 20 knots
  • Complement
    • Crew: 35 people.
    • Transportation: 25 people.
  • Sensors
    • Navigation radar: Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine VisionMaster FT.
    • Air/Surface search radar: Indra HC Aries 2 (P-41 - P-44)
    • Air/Surface search radar: Indra Skyfender AMRS in band X (P-45 - P-46)
    • IFF CIT-25D including mode 5 and modo S
    • Fire Control FABA DORNA 2
    • SVO (Optronics Surveillance System)
    • TACAN: MM-6800
  • ESM/ECM
    • Rigel system.
  • Countermeasures
    • 4 SRBOC Mk-36 Infrared flares and chaff launcher
  • Systems
    • Combat System SCOMBA BAM
    • Consoles  CONAM - 4 consoles, 1 three monitors y 3 two monitors.
    • Data Link-11 (Ready to Link-22/16) LINPRO of Tecnobit.
    • Communications SHF SATCOM, INMARSAT, UHF, HF, VHF, GMDSS, Iridium.
    • Integrated Communications System ICCS-5 (P-41 - P-44)
    • Communications systems integrator HERMESYS (P-45 - P-46)
    • Mapping system.
    • Telemedicine.
    • TACAN: MM-6800
    • GPS.
    • CCTV (Closed Circuit Television)
    • WECDIS (Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System)
    • Inertial Navigation System Mk-39 Mod. 3A
    • Gyro Mk-27F
    • Doppler log Skipper DL850
    • Log LMN-5
  • Weapons
    • 1 Gun OTO Melara Mk-75 of 76/62 mm.
    • 2 BAE Mk-38 Mod. 2 of 25 mm.
    • 2 machine gun Browning 12.7 mm.
  • Transport
    • The capacity to embark 80.
    • Capacity to transport 3 containers of 16 tons. in poop and 3 of 5.5 tons. flight deck
  • Aircraft carried
    • Flight deck capability AB-212 helicopter, NH-90 or SH-3D.
    • Helicopter hangar capacity of AB-212 or NH-90.
    • Flight deck dimensions: 24.7 m and 13.5 m.
    • Ready to operate UAVs.
  • Other
    • Capacity for environmental protection.
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