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OTO Melara offers new short range defense solution: the HITROLE 20mm

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EURONAVAL 2014 Show Daily - OTO MELARA HITROLE 20mm
 
 
 
OTO Melara offers new short range defense solution: the HITROLE 20mm
 
Today at Euronaval 2014, OTO Melara has unveiled its new HITROLE® - 20mm RWS, which is a modern, fully stabilized, electrically operated and remotely controlled naval weapon system, fitted with a multi barrels cannon, which can represent an effective, short range self defense for small boats as well as the secondary armament for any class of ship.
     
Today at Euronaval 2014, Oto Melara has unveiled its new HITROLE® - 20mm RWS, which is a modern, fully stabilized, electrically operated and remotely controlled naval weapon system, fitted with a multi barrels cannon, which can represent an effective, short range self defense for small boats as well as the secondary armament for any class of ship. OTO Melara HITROLE® - 20mm remotely controlled naval weapon system
     
The high rate of fire and the 20mm caliber of the HITROLE® - 20mm make it particularly well suited for Coast Guard patrolling operations, anti-smuggling operations and for countering asymmetric threats.

The high capacity of the ammunition storage (750 rounds 20mm), provides the necessary operative flexibility and autonomy for close-in protection against sea-based threats and air targets. HITROLE® - 20mm is fitted, as standard configuration, with the renowned three barrels 20 mm x 102 mm Gatling gun, characterized by high reliability and rate of fire. The system, upon request, can be fitted in alternative with single barrel machine guns of 12.7mm caliber, 12.7mm Gatling gun, 40mm AGL, or. as growth potential, six barrels 20 mm x 102 mm Gatling gun and 30 mm LF chain gun.

     
Today at Euronaval 2014, Oto Melara has unveiled its new HITROLE® - 20mm RWS, which is a modern, fully stabilized, electrically operated and remotely controlled naval weapon system, fitted with a multi barrels cannon, which can represent an effective, short range self defense for small boats as well as the secondary armament for any class of ship. OTO Melara HITROLE® - 20mm remotely controlled naval weapon system
     
HITROLE® - 20mm can be easily operated by a single operator through a Remote Control Console and joystick or can be controlled by the ship's Combat Management System. Installation on board is very simple and does not require deck penetration.

The high performances of HITROLE® - 20mm digital servos, the combination of the optical sight, the ballistic computer with very high speed computation, the outstanding elevation angle (-30° to 75°) and the possibility to be equipped with different cannons, grant to the User a multi-role capabilities with the chance to engage efficiently and effectively in short time with significantly high payloads on targets.

The low RCS shield designed for demanding RCS requirements, protects the system and enhance its endurance under harsh environment.