SAAB Ground Combat Systems Sweden 2009

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GROUND COMBATSYSTEMS


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CREATING THE COMPETITIVE EDGE 3

GROUND COMBAT SYSTEMS OVERVIEW 4

NLAW 6

BILL 2 7

AT4 8

CARL-GUSTAF 9

COMPLEMENTARY INFANTRY WEAPONS 10

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS 11

CONTENTS


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CREATING THECOMPETITIVE EDGE

FIREPOWER HERITAGE

Saabs weapon systems are characterised by accuracy, reliability

and efectiveness. Saabs complementary range o support

weapons is efective in all environmental conditions including

arctic, desert, jungle and the conned spaces o urban warare.

As well as improved accuracy and repower, Saabs ground

combat systems are characterised by intelligent, economical

and lie-saving eatures such as low liecycle costs, backwards/

orwards compatibility, low-risk o collateral damage and

training/simulation solutions.

Saabs weapons are lightweight, easy-to-use and ofer the

commander multiple capabilities and reedom o action in any

conict scenario.

WORKING AS ONE

Saabs systems, especially when used in combination with each

other, provide enhanced inantry combat capabilities, enabling

dismounted troops to take out a comprehensive range o

targets rom MBs and armoured vehicles to ortications and

non-armoured vehicles.

In 1999 Saab purchased the Celsius Group, the then parent

company o Swedish weapons manuacturer Boors.

oday, Saab produces some o the worlds nest weaponry, giving

orces the edge through precision engagement technology. Saab

utilises its heritage o both ballistic weapons and missile systems to

deliver optimum perormance in the eld. Saab continues to build

upon its existing knowledge and innovation to develop and evolvehighly efective weapons solutions. Saab is a deence technology

leader, producing cutting-edge, man-portable support weapons and

ground combat systems, as well as other high-quality and reliable

systems or armies, navies and air orces.

GROUND COMBAT SYSTEMS 3

CREATING THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

COMBAT SYSTEMS

Next generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW)t

Bofors Infantry Light and Lethal (BILL 2)t

AT4t

Carl-Gustaft

MULTIPLE ADAVANTAGES


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NLAW

Te NLAW is primarily a MB-killing missile system. It

is a Short Range (SR), non-expert, single soldier, highly

mobile weapon and has been designed or dismounted

troops in all environments. Te NLAW eatures Overy

op-Attack (OA) and Direct Attack (DA) modes,

ofering an outstanding Single Shot Kill Probability

(SSKP). Te DA mode can be used to engage a wide

range o battleeld targets.

4 GROUND COMBAT SYSTEMS

OVERVIEW

GROUND COMBAT SYSTEMSOVERVIEW

BILL 2

Te BILL 2 is a man-portable, Medium Range (MR)

Anti-ank Guided Weapon (AGW). Te missile

has the ability to destroy uture generation MBs.

Tis system employs OA technology and also

secondary target capability.

KEY FEATURES:

Single soldier operationt

OTA and DAt

Predicted Line Of Sight (PLOS) guidancet

Ease-of-use combined with high SSKPt

Confined Space (CS) technologyt

Insensitive Munitions (IM)t

KEY FEATURES:

Crew operatedt

OTA and DAt

Wire-guidedt

Three firing modest

Vehicle compatiblet

Immune to jammingt


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OVERVIEW

AT4

Saabs A4 system is available in several diferent

versions: High Explosive Anti-ank (HEA) and

Anti-Structure andem (AS). Both o these are

available with CS technology. Te A4 is incredibly

simple to use and extremely efective against a variety

o targets.

CARL-GUSTAF

Te highly versatile Carl-Gusta is a true multi-

purpose, man-portable shoulder-red weapon.

Te systems capabilities include anti-armor, anti-

structure, smoke, illumination and anti-personnel

rounds. Te M3 version o the launcher eatures

signicant weight reduction and improvements or

urban operations.

KEY FEATURES

Single soldier operationt

High Penetration (HP) and Reduced Sensitivity (RS) munitionst

(HEAT version)

Ideal for urban warfare (CS version)t

Elimination of back blast and reduced signature (CS version)t

Lightweight and disposablet

Dual purpose (AST version)t

KEY FEATURES

Crew operatedt

Multi-purpose systemt

Devastating behind armor effectst

Airburst capabilityt

Highly robust and reliable designt

Complete compatibility between older versions of the launcher witht

new munition types and vice versa


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NLAW

NLAWTe NLAW is a single soldier missile system

that rapidly knocks out any MB within 20

to 600 m with just one shot by striking it

rom above. Te weapon has two modes o

operation: DA and OA. When targeting

tanks and other armoured vehicles, the

OA mode is used so the missile ies one

metre above the Line O Sight (LOS) and

the warhead initiates above the turret,

striking the most vulnerable area.

Te NLAW shoulder-red launched combat

weapon is comprised o an anti-tank missile

sealed within a disposable launch tube.

Although its primary targets are MBs

and Light Armoured Fighting Vehicles

(LAFVs), other targets such as troops in

buildings and non-armoured vehicles can

also be easily deeated.

Te lightweight weapon is intended

or deployment within light orces that

operate dismounted in all environments.

Te weapon incorporates CS technology,

reducing the noise and blast signature when

red and ofering improved survivability

or the operator. When a soldier is equipped

with the NLAW, he is given the power to

immediately destroy the most advanced

MB, wherever and whenever it appears

within combat range. Te NLAW systemis unique in that it can hit a target without

getting a lock-on, rom any aspect by ring

only one shot. Even hull-down or concealed

targets can be engaged and destroyed by the

system. As the weapon is easy to handle and

has a robust and insensitive design, it can

be widely dispersed throughout the military

organisation.

Te NLAW system is a non-expert combat

weapon which includes an innovative and

cost-efective training system. Te weapon

has a high SSKP and eatures PLOS missi le

guidance electronics, which uses the aiming

movement o the operator to predict the

ight path to the target, making it easy to

or the user to simply aim and re.

CUTTING EDGE

Many years o experience in developingshoulder-launched missiles and combat

solutions have been built into the NLAW,

resulting in an ergonomically optimised

and intuitive weapon. Well-proven

technologies in areas such as warhead,

guidance, uze, CS and IM are combined to

deliver the ultimate in anti-tank superiority.

PRODUCT

SYSTEM

ADVANTAGE

NLAW

SHOULDER-FIRED

FIRE AND FORGET


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BILL 2

BILL 2

Saabs BILL 2 man-portable, multi-mission

AGW missile system provides highly

accurate combat capability against both

static and moving targets. Tis system has

MR capabilities and will neutralise targets,

including uture generation MBs, at rangeso up to 2200 m through the delivery o a

tandem charge. Te BILL 2 is a crew operated

system, acilitating a rapid reloading time

or the operators and ensuring that any

threats have a minimal window in which

to respond. As well as being a lightweight,

highly portable two-man system, BILL 2 can

be integrated with vehicles.

Te missile itsel is wire-guided and

immune to jamming. Utilising Saabs

OA technology, it efectively attacks the

weakest point on targets including those

in dug-down positions. Te BILL 2 has an

extremely ast reaction speed due to it not

requiring lock-on or cooling down time.

Suitable or any terrain, the BILL 2 knocks

out everything rom MBs and LAFVs to

secondary targets. Te system has three

ring modes which greatly increases its

number o potential target types:

BASIC MODE

In this mode the system utilises Saabs OA

technology and the missiles interactive,

dynamically compensated, vertically striking,

shaped charges hit the MBs turret rom

above with devastating results.

NON-ARMOURED MODE

Tis mode uses the direct LOS with

disconnected sensors and hits non-armoured

targets with impact uze unctionality.

SOFT TARGET MODE

In so target mode the BILL 2 is ecient

against dismounted enemy troops. Using an

elevated ight path, the missile overcomes

obstacles and cover. With the magnetic

sensor deactivated, the optical sensor and

special algorithms provide total accuracy.

PRODUCT

SYSTEM

ADVANTAGE

BILL 2

CREW OPERATED

WIRE-GUIDED



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AT4

AT4Te A4, its name a play on words

reerring to its 84mm calibre, is one o

the most successul anti-armour weapons

ever developed, battle proven in some o

the most challenging o todays warare

environments. It is a lightweight and

disposable single operator weapon system.

Te weapon is just as efective against

landing cra, aircra and helicopters as

it is against land-based vehicles. It can

also be employed to protect xed-deenceinstallations, supply points and other

vital assets. Tere are currently three

congurations o the A4 available.

AT4 HIGH EXPLOSIVE ANTI-TANK (HEAT)

Tis is the original A4 system, a low-

trajectory and low-dispersion weapon

carrying a pre-loaded shell equipped with

a shaped charge. Te munitions are made

even more stable and efective with ns

that unold immediately aer the weapon

is red. It has a 300 m range and the HEA

munition provides devastating behindarmour efect.

Te HEA round delivers multiple efects

to the target, causing more than just high

internal temperatures. Enemy vehicle crews

are also taken out by blinding light and over

pressure. Te A4 HEA is highly efective

against CVs, LAFVs, older tanks and many

other military vehicles.

AT4 CS

Te A4 CS has a reduced blast signature,

lowering the risk o the operator giving awayhis position when ring the weapon. Suited

to the tight connes o urban warare, its

special internal ballistics allows it to be red

rom inside buildings, dense jungle, in ront

o obstacles or with your own troops in

close vicinity.

Te A4 CS is available preloaded with a

specially developed HEA HP warhead

that produces an armour-penetration efect

that easily exceeds 500 mm, making it

lethal against most types o targets on the

battleeld. Te A4 CS is also availablepreloaded with a HEA RS round.

Te HEA RS is optimised or behind

armour efect. Tis weapon is efective

against LAFVs and many other military

vehicles. Te HEA RS round ofers a high

IM prole.

AT4 CS AST

Using the A4 CS AS, the single soldier can have

access to an accurate and easy-to-use weapon

with the capability to deeat a multitude o

targets that characterise the close combat ourban operations.

Te tandem warhead o A4 CS AS is

designed to be able to deeat a large number

o diferent targets, ranging rom an enemy

position behind heavy brick or reinorced

concrete walls to an enemy within a eld

ortication or in a light armoured vehicle.

Tis conguration o the A4 also allows

you to blast man-sized breach holes

through dense walls, allowing your troops

to enter a building without destroying it.

PRODUCT

SYSTEM

ADVANTAGE

AT4

SINGLE SOLDIER

MULTIPLE TARGETS


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CARL-GUSTAF

CARL-GUSTAF

Te Carl-Gusta is a versatile and recoilless

man-portable weapon system which is

suitable or direct re in almost any combat

situation. Te key to the versatility o this

classic 84 mm multi-role weapon is a newgeneration o ammunition, developed

specically to give soldiers the ability to

deeat most types o target. With its array

o HEA, High Explosive Dual Purpose

(HEDP), smoke, illumination, anti-structure

and anti-personnel ammunition, the two-man

crew o gunner and loader can quickly

respond to each new threat.

A true multi-role weapon system, the

Carl-Gusta enables you to deeat a wide

range o Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV),

even those equipped with the latest

advances in armour protection. Te

complete weapon system is also designed

to destroy landing cra and bunkers, blast

breach holes through brick and concrete

walls, knock out concealed troops, send

out a smoke screen and supply battleeld

illumination.

Te Carl-Gusta M3 launcher eatures an

updated design with weight reduction

and other improvements. Complete

compatibility between older versions o

the launcher and new types o ammunition(and vice versa) delivers in-built exibility,

scalability and cost-efectiveness.

Te Carl-Gusta amily o ammunition

gives inantry the ability to respond quickly

and efectively to any threat.

HEAT 751 for penetrating forcet

HEAT 551 for armour destructiont

HEDP 502 for urban warfaret

High Explosive (HE) 441 for soft targetst

SMOKE 469 for effective smoke screenst

ILLUM 545 for battlefield illuminationt

ASM 509 for structural demolitiont

MT 756 multi target roundt

Area Defence Munition (ADM) 401 fort

short-range protection

PRODUCT

SYSTEM

ADVANTAGE

CARL-GUSTAF

CREW OPERATED

ROBUST AND RELIABLE


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COMPLEMENTARY INFANTRY WEAPONS

COMPLEMENTARY INFANTRY WEAPONS

When a military orce uses our our support weapons in an

interactive and complementary way, a complete striking powersolution is achieved. Any kind o target can be taken out, at a

variety o ranges, rom any position, in any warare environment.

As well as eliminating threats, our systems provide a wide range o

additional unctionalities including the ability to punch entry holesin walls and providing illumination.

Saab ofers the complete training solution or its

weapon systems. Weapon Efect Simulator (WES)

versions o all Saab weapons are available or use in

orce-on-orce training. Saab has also developed both

indoor and outdoor simulators to ofer basic skills

training or the BILL 2 and NLAW. Te ollowing

training aids are available or the development o

basic skills with the Carl-Gusta and A4:

Sub-calibre adapter (9 mm and 20 mm)t

Full-calibre weapons with inert warheadst

Full-calibre practice roundst

Saab ofers manual support or training. Dummy

and real amunition is availible or basic skills and

logistic training with the NLAW, BILL 2, A4 and

Carl-Gusta.

TRAINING TOOLS AND

SOLUTIONS

Capability/Feature NLAW BILL 2 AT4 (HEAT) AT4 (AST) Carl-Gustaf

Typical combat range400 m (moving)

600 m (stationary)2200 m 300 m 200 m Munition dependant

Main targetsMBT

(all aspects)

MBT

(all aspects)IFV/APC

Troops inside buildings/

breach-hole capabilityMultiple capabilities

Confined Space Yes -Yes

(CS version)Yes -

Single soldier/crew Single soldier Crew Single soldier Single soldier Crew

Guided/ballistic PLOS (fire & forget) Wire Guided Ballistic Ballistic Ballistic

Night Vision

capability

NVS (TI and II)

goggles compatible

NVS

(TI)- Goggles compatible NVS interface available

Disposable weapon Yes - Yes Yes -

Main training tool Simulator Simulator Sub-calibre round Sub-calibre round Sub-calibre round

Key: Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), Night Vision Sight (NVS), Thermal Imager (TI), Image Intensifier (II)

Simulated battlefeld scenarios deliver realistic training


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ACORN

ACORN As well as producing highly efective weapon systems,

Saab is also a world-leading supplier o sensor systems. TeAdvanced Combat Optical Reconnaissance Node (ACORN)

is a cutting edge man-portable sensor system enabling several

operational benets. ACORN delivers enhanced security or troops

ofering camp, battleeld and anti-ambush surveillance. Te system

provides tactical benets at the same time as reducing operational

costs and the need or additional resources.

KEY FEATURES:

Single sensor 360 visiont

Automatic motion detection and trackingt

Radio link: video and audio transmission to see and heart

Automatic recording of alarm videot

Up to eight sensors per network in order to enable invisible fencingt

Optional network node for other surveillance systemst

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS


FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

AND NEW CAPABILITIES

Te evolving threat o today is one that

needs to be met with systems that are

capable o delivering when needed in the

eld. Saabs ground combat systems are

developed with the evolving nature o the

arena and threat in mind. Te solutions

ofered by Saab are designed to be able

to adapt to new challenges as they arise,

providing a crucial advantage or the user.

With an increasing demand being placed

on troops in terms o capabilities it is

becoming increasingly important that

ground combat systems are easy to use and

operate in the arena. Saab is committed

to creating new and innovative solutions

to deliver these capabilities and nding

ways to improve ease o operation, as well

as investigating and implementing ways

o reducing the weight and volume o its

products.

Te nature o the threat today is not

conned to orce-on-orce scenarios, butone in which civilians and non-combatants

are increasingly involved. Saab is working

towards the development o non-lethal

ammunition and enhancing the precision

o its weapons to reduce collateral damage

and lessen the likelihood o injury to any

innocent parties. Also, Saab recognises the

importance o graded efect and alternative

warheads or minimising collateral damage,

while optimising target destruction. Further

to this, Saab is ocused on the saety o

munitions during transportation, storage or

when being handled.

Saabs combat systems are constantlyevolving and continue to deliver the latest

developments in battleeld systems and

technology with enhanced resistance to

jamming and countermeasures.

RAPID 3D MAPPING

Rapid 3D Mapping A detailed knowledge o geographical

inormation is a major actor in the planning and delivery o asuccessul mission. Saabs Rapid 3D Mapping solution provides a

tactical advantage by enabling the ast generation and production

o highly detailed three dimensional maps. Te system captures

images o the terrain rom manned aircra, helicopters and UAVs.

Te 3D map is generated by the system within hours, with a

georeerence accuracy better than 0.2 m.

KEY FEATURES:

Reconnaissance of terrain, approaches and break-in pointst

Enables simulated training in actual terraint

Assists in estimations for field engineeringt

Complements or replaces ordinary mapst

ACORN unit with single sensor 360 vision. 3D model o the Royal castle in Stockholm with the corresponding

mesh representation.

Saab is continuously working on providing new capabilities to enhance the effectiveness

of troops participating in all kinds of military operations in an ever-changing world.


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