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Description

The "Shershen" base version consists of a tripod, a universal combat module, an

, a guidance device (PN-S) and a remote control, which allows the control of the unit from up to 100 m (with a wire channel) and up to 300 m (with radio). The two-man crew's combat task is to assemble "Shershen", find the target and launch. The pre-launch procedures, which include missile installation, PN-S connection and unit switch-on, take less than 2 minutes to complete. Once the missile is fired, the operator controls the "Shershen" and corrects the aim, if necessary, using the joystick on the remote control. Shershen is designed to destroy

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(ERA) and can attack stationary and moving targets. Shershen also has automated

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targeting mode that doesn't require manual tracking of a target. The R-2V missile (can be used with "Shershen-Q" and unified with ATGM "Barier-V" ) extends the maximum range to 7,500m. The ability to use different types of missiles without any system modification, in addition to a wide spectrum of targets makes it possible to consider this system not only as an ATGM, but as a mobile defence-assault fire system for infantry support up to battalion level.

Variants

* "Shershen" — base version. * " Shershen-L" — light version (maximum range up to 2.5 km.) * "Shershen-D" — version with two firing channels. * "Shershen-Q" — version with two firing channels and auto lifting system (or without auto lift) for installation on a vehicle.

Users

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Gallery

File:Shershen_02.jpg, ATGM "Shershen" on position File:Shershen_03.jpg, ATGM "Shershen-D File:Shershen_04.jpg, ATGM "Shershen-Q" File:Shershen_05.jpg, ATGM "Shershen" remote control File:Shershen_06.jpg, ATGM "Shershen" in hot conditions File:Shershen_07.jpg, ATGM "Shershen" on the protection of the coastline File:Shershen_08.jpg, ATGM "Shershen" production site File:Shershen_09.jpg, ATGM "Shershen-DM" on Streit Group Spartan APC

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