Monday, September 19, 2011

Machbet Anti Aircraft

Machbet Anti Aircraft

The Machbet is an Israeli upgrade of the M163 self-propelled automatic anti-aircraft gun, based in turn on the M113 armored personnel carrier. In addition to the 20 mm M61 Vulcan rotary cannon it is armed with 4-tubes FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile launcher. The Machbet comes equipped with an upgraded tracking system and has the ability to share information with local high power radar. The vehicle carries 1800 rounds of 20 mm ammunition and 8 stinger missiles.

Developed by Israel Aircraft Industries in the mid-1990s. In service since 1998. As of 2005, most of Israel's M163s (also known in Israel Defense Forces as Chovet or Hovet) have been upgraded to Machbet. While the intended role of the Machbet is the shooting down of aircraft approaching at low altitudes, it has been also found useful in urban warfare and ground support missions.

Specifications
Weight 27,542 lb (combat weight)
Length 191.5 in
Width 112.4 in
Height 115 in
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)

Armor Rolled 5083/5086 H32 aluminium, 29-45
Main
armament
M168 General Dynamics 20 mm Vulcan gun
1,100 rounds
FIM 92 Stinger
Engine General Motors 6V53, 6 cylinder two stroke diesel
212 hp (158 kW)
Suspension torsion bar, 5 road wheels
Operational
range
360 liter fuel tank, 480 km
Speed 64 km/h (40 mph)

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