![]() ![]() Source military-today.According to a picture published on the Twitter account Ciro Nappi on January 30, 2022, the Italian army presents the serial production of the Centauro 2, 8x8 MGS (Mobile Gun System). Vehicle is equipped with run-flat tyres and fitted with central tyre inflation system. Steering is provided on the first and second axles and at slow speed with also the fourth axle. Vehicle is powered by Iveco MTCA turbocharged diesel engine, developing 520 hp. It was first revealed mounted on the 8×8 Centauro tank destroyer chassis. The Draco turret can be installed on 8×8 wheeled vehicles as well as tracked vehicles, heavy trucks or shelters. This air defense system has a crew of three, including commander, driver and gunner. Add-on armor kit can be fitted for increased protection. Unmanned turret withstands hits from 7.62×39 mm armor-piercing rounds and artillery shell splinters. Maximum firing range against naval targets is 20 km. This air defense weapon can be used for combat support operations, convoy’s defense or point defense. Also it can be used against ground targets. The Draco SPAAG is intended to engage air targets, such as helicopters, aircraft, UAV and air-launched weapons. Weight of the Draco turret was significantly reduced due to improvements in electronics over the last two decades. The previous Otomatic turret was much heavier and needed a tank chassis. The Draco can engage helicopters before they release their anti-tank guided weapons. Such range is similar of the current hybrid gun-missile air defense systems. Such a powerful gun was selected because of its long range. Modern SPAAGs are usually fitted with 20-40 mm guns. The basic Ballistic Protection of the system is level II according to STANAG 4569 and can be upgraded to meet the customer’s requirements. The Gunner has the role of engaging the target and controlling firing action. The Commander operates for detection, identification and designation of the target. The Radar System has the double function of tracking targets and guiding DART guided ammunitions.ĭART is maneuvered by means of an RF guiding beam able to ensure higher level hit probability even against high maneuvering targets.ĭRACO can be completely controlled by two Operators (the Commander and the Gunner) from a remote position, located inside the hull for mobile installation or inside a protected command shelter for fixed installation. For point defence applications, a long distance sight, for detection and identification, with high rate laser to follow small and fast targets.For mobile applications, a compact stabilized sight allows on the move engagements.The Day/Night Electro-Optical Sight System, equipped with laser range finder (LRF), is installed on DRACO in 2 different versions: The drum can be reloaded automatically from a magazine in the back of the turret.ĭRACO turret is fitted for receiving a secondary armament composed of a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun coaxially mounted. ![]() These 12 rounds can be of different types and their selection can be performed during firing. The ammunition loading system is based on a drum with 12 ready-to-fire rounds. ![]() The main 76/62mm gun and the automatic loading system are fully compatible with all in service 76mm rounds and also with 76mm DART guided ammunition. The main armament consists of a high rate of fire 76/62mm gun with an automatic ammunition loading system the 76/62mm gun is electrically controlled for elevation and traversing, and is stabilized in elevation.ĭRACO can be installed on 8×8 wheeled platforms, for combat support operations or convoy defence, as well as on tracked vehicles or on shelters for point defence. and Surface targets, with high performance in both direct and indirect fire. The DRACO is a multipurpose weapon station operating against Air, R.A.M. ![]()
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