Saab's (booth #1939) Mortar Indoor Trainer (M-IDT) replicates the complete mortar training process with the use of most modern virtual simulation technologies. The M—IDT consists of a mortar replica, sight unit replica, simulated ammunition and an Instructor Operator Station (IOS) with a Forward Observer application.
M—IDT provides realistic training for the following training tasks:
The Mortar Replica comprises of a bipod, basement and azimuth measuring system. The Saab Mortar Tube Replica has a unique rotating carousel mechanism for recovering loaded simulated ammunition. This carousel mechanism allows rapid salvo fire for up to five rounds with minimal holding time of one second between each round. Ammunition ballistic trajectory is realistically simulated based on ammunition type, number of charges, mortar barrel orientation and simulated wind. The ammunition damage effect simulation in the area is based on calculation of fli ght trajectories for all shrapnel, impact energies of shrapnel and affected entity vulnerability model. The ammunition coverage area can be visualized in a 3D environment with lethality zones marked. The pictures shows the difference of fragments between two types of rounds.
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| Saab's new Mortar Indoor Trainer (M-IDT) (Photo: Saab) |
- Mortar calibration and bore — sighting
- Mortar laying and orientation
- Direct Fire — in line of sight
- Indirect Fire — without direct line of sight
- Rapid fire
- Ammunition selection and preparation
- Call — for Fire commands execution
- Fire evaluation and adjustment procedures
The Mortar Replica comprises of a bipod, basement and azimuth measuring system. The Saab Mortar Tube Replica has a unique rotating carousel mechanism for recovering loaded simulated ammunition. This carousel mechanism allows rapid salvo fire for up to five rounds with minimal holding time of one second between each round. Ammunition ballistic trajectory is realistically simulated based on ammunition type, number of charges, mortar barrel orientation and simulated wind. The ammunition damage effect simulation in the area is based on calculation of fli ght trajectories for all shrapnel, impact energies of shrapnel and affected entity vulnerability model. The ammunition coverage area can be visualized in a 3D environment with lethality zones marked. The pictures shows the difference of fragments between two types of rounds.