SPEAR Israeli 120mm Autonomous Mortar System
SPEAR
Autonomous Mortar System
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Basic Information
Name
SPEAR Israeli 120mm Autonomous Mortar System
Designation
SPEAR
Alternate Designation
SPEAR
Equipment Type
Autonomous Mortar System
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems
Date of Introduction
2005
Description
Elbit Systems’ SPEAR is a fully autonomous, vehicle-mounted 120mm soft recoil mortar system for high-mobility platforms. SPEAR delivers effective fire support by combining the flexibility and effectiveness of accurate mortar firepower with exceptional tactical mobility. The mortar is a derivative of the CARDOM battle-proven mortar system - more than 1,000 systems extensively used by the US Army, NATO, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), and others.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
System
Alternative Designation
SPEAR
Type
Autonomous Mortar System
Caliber
120 mm
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems
Crew
4-5 ea
Chassis
SandCat Stormer
Payload Capacity
up to 2,109 kg
Dimensions (Chassis: SandCat Stormer)
Length
5.03 m
Width
2.16 m
Height
2.24 m
Wheelbase
2.95 m
Ground Clearance
0.33 m
Automotive (Chassis: SandCat Stormer)
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
6.7 L Power Stroke diesel
Engine Power
325 hp
Power-to-Weight Ratio
36 hp/ton
Transmission
Allison 2000 series 5-speed automatic torque-shift
Torque
650 lb-ft (880 Nm)
Fuel Capacity
120 liters in two tanks
Suspension
coil springs and shock-absorbers at the front and leaf springs and shock-absorbers at the rear. Uprated as required (second generation had a Plasan-designed coil spring and trailing arm rear suspension
Maximum Speed
120 kph
Range
500-550 km
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
39 %
Approach Angle
38 deg
Vertical Obstacle
0.46 m
Departure Angle
30 deg
Turning Radius
6.00 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
1 x SPEAR
Type
Autonomous soft recoil mortar system
Caliber
120 mm
Sustained Rate of Fire
3-4RPM for 10-20
minutes
Burst Rate of Fire
12-16RPM
Command and Control
SPEAR is equipped with
computerized aiming and navigation devices, enabling
the mortar system to be operated autonomously and
aimed without the need for external reference points.
SPEAR can be easily integrated with a variety of C4
I or
Battle Management Systems (BMS).
Integrated GPS and INS
Yes
Soft Recoil Reduction
Equipped with a recoil reduction system that reduces the mortar’s
firing loads from 30+ tons to as low as 12-15 tons, the
“soft recoil” allows the SPEAR to be mounted on a variety
of high-mobility light tactical vehicles such as HMMWVs,
jeeps and other high-mobility rapid deployment wheeled
platforms as well as bigger wheeled or tracked platforms
Configuration
The system can operate
independently with forward observers and/or deployed
forces. The system can also be deployed standalone or as
part of the battery/platoon configuration.
Fire Control System
Targeting information is relayed to the Fire Control System (FCS) which computes the ballistic data
and orders the mortar’s automatic laying system to position
the mortar barrel to the exact azimuth and elevation. The
system is embedded with an Inertial Navigation System
(INS) to provide maximum accuracy.
Ammunition
Type
All types of qualified 120mm
smooth bore ammunition
Caliber
120 mm
Basic Load
INA
Protection
Hull Armor
With the armor kits, the vehicle can provide protection equivalent to NATO Standard Agreement (STANAG) level 4 for improvised explosive device (IED) fragments; level 3+ for kinetic energy; and level 2a for mine-blast protection.
Applique Armor
Available
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.army-technology.com/projects/spear-mk2-mortar-system/; https://elbitsystems.com/pr-new/elbit-systems-presents-spear-mk2-latest-version-fully-autonomous-mortar-system-lightweight-combat-vehicles/; https://www.armyrecognition.com/dsei_2017_news_online_show_daily_coverage_report_u/dsei_2017_plasan_sandcat_equipped_with_120mm_mortar_system.html;
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Category
Self-Propelled Mortar System
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Self-Propelled Mortar System
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (14)
Israel
South Korea
Ukraine
Poland
Sweden
Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Kazakhstan
Mexico
Nigeria
CFE Treaty
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