ParmBrick Posted March 9 Posted March 9 Welcome to the final episode of this series, so far. In this configuration, the UNGAWP is equipped with an ARCHON turret capable of deterring and neutralizing unmanned aircraft systems. ARCHON helps mitigate threats by disrupting the electronic signals between the UAS and its controller. It detects, identifies, neutralizes, and warns soldiers of the threat of a possible drone, or multiple drones (up to 10 simultaneously) overhead, thanks to a powerful integrated computer. It has a range of 3km, and can be placed on any terrain. In this configuration, the UNGAWP is equipped with a high-powered "LADS" laser turret. It functions similarly to the ARCHON, but instead of interrupting/jamming communication with the operator, the LADS hits the drone with a laser beam, downing it. It has a range of 10 km, but is ineffective on flatlands or in brushy terrain, so it is positioned on hillsides to protect the valleys below. The LADS engages one drone at a time, but thanks to the laser's speed, it can take down up to six drones per minute, ranging in size from those as large as suitcases to those as large as Predators. This version of the UNGAWP mounts an AALMT anti-aircraft turret. The AALMT is an all-weather-capable self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG), which includes two 35mm cannons with over 300 FAPDS (Frangible Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot) rounds, plus a radar/infrared/laser-guided missile pod (depending on configuration) with four missiles. The detection and targeting system includes a powerful, small radar, advanced optics, and laser. It can engage enemy targets 3 to 4 km away. This version of the UNGAWP mounts a steerable SPARTACUS anti-drone turret, equipped with High Power Microwave (HPM) technology. The SPARTACUS system uses intelligent power management techniques so that power-hungry systems can be effective while requiring less power. This system works best when coupled with a lightweight radar; its primary purpose is to neutralize swarms of drones, up to a range of 2 km, but it also works very well against single targets. For other images, see my flickr profile! Quote
Feuer Zug Posted March 9 Posted March 9 Great selection of counter drone vehicles. It's a back and forth between the drones and those fighting them. Quote
ParmBrick Posted March 20 Author Posted March 20 On 3/9/2026 at 7:26 PM, Feuer Zug said: Great selection of counter drone vehicles. It's a back and forth between the drones and those fighting them. Thank you! Yep, that's the point: the perpetual chase of armaments, weapons and shields, prey and predator. Quote
ParmBrick Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 On 3/22/2026 at 3:03 PM, MKJoshA said: Some great NPU here like the pans for radar/sensors. Thank you! I tried to faithfully reproduce the original antenna, I tried different options, but the pans were the turning point, they may not be hollow inside like the original, but they are the closest thing. Quote
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