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Post by Kenny on Mar 28, 2008 23:49:20 GMT 12
Downloadable Video of the live firing on the army site ;D - and youtube thought it would help overshadow the drug crap at the moment More Videos/File Download Types: www.army.mil.nz/at-a-glance/news/news-snippets/astnjc.htm21 March 2008 The NZ Army successfully tested the Javelin medium range anti-armour weapon (MRAAW) in its first live firing at Waiouru this week. The Javelin, a shoulder launched man portable anti-tank missile system, provides land forces with a medium-range capability against armoured vehicles and other targets. The medium-range anti-armour weapon is capable of defeating threats at a range of up to 2,500 metres. The MRAAW comprises of two parts; a Command Launch Unit, which uses an thermal imaging observation system to detect, identify, and lock on to the target and the missile itself.
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