TOP 100 MILITARY SITES
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| 12/07/2007: Gates to Address Gulf Regional Security at Manama Dialogue Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will encourage closer cooperation to promote security in the Persian Gulf region at the fourth annual Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. defenselink.mil |
Kinetics Kinetics Ltd. develops, tests, qualifies and produces systems and components for Main Battle Tanks (MBT), Self Propelled Howitzers (SPH), Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV) and for Military and Commercial Aircraft, Missiles, Torpedoes and Ground Support Vehicles.The privately owned company was established in 1985, with a subsidiary, Real-Time Laboratories (RTL) based in the USA. Among its customers it counts the Israeli Army and the US Army as well as many other customers worldwide.Main Product Lines:NBC Protection SystemsAir-Conditioning and Heating SystemsAuxiliary Power Units (APU)Electro Hydraulic Turret / Gun Control SystemsEnhanced Suspension SystemsHydraulic, Fuel and Pneumatic SystemsBraking SystemsThe company provides a comprehensive package of services including:Product developmentPrototype productionIn-field and laboratory prototype testingQualification per military standardsFull scale productionIntegrated Logistic Support (ILS) PackagesMaintenance (Unit, Field and Depot Levels)Customer and Product SupportQuality Assurance is to the ISO 9001 standard.Kinetics/RTL products are installed on a wide range of platforms such as:Ground platforms: M1A1 AIM, M1A2/A2SEP, MERKAVA Mk2/Mk3/Mk4 MBT, M48/M60 MBTs, Russian "T" tanks, M109 SPHs including PALADIN, CRUSADER, PIRANHA family of wheeled AFVs,AAAV, GRIZZLY, M9-ACE , M901ITV, M981FISTV and moreMissiles Programs: Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, Hawk Missile Loader and Sidewinder Air-to-Air MissileAircraft: KC135R , B737, DC10 and MD11Torpedoes: Advanced Capabilities TorpedoesLIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM (LSS)Life Support System (LSS) is an integrated system providing comprehensive protection and comfort to the crew on board of a combat vehicle. The LSS improves crew performance and mental alertness whilst reduces fatigue in hostile environmental conditions. A typical LSS includes all or some of the following sub-systems:Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) Protection: One or more of the following NBC protection methods are provided: Overpressure (mask-free) NBC protection; NBC facemask protection using collective NBC filter; Hybrid NBC protection (overpressure and facemask together) and Individual NBC protection systemAir Conditioning: Individual cooling using air-cooled overalls or vests; Cabin or spot cooling; NBC facemask air coolingHeating: Cabin or spot heating; NBC facemask air heatingAuxiliary Power Unit (APU): An independent auxiliary engine drives the LSS in regular or in silent-watch mode. The APU can also provide battery charging and DC /AC electric power supplyAIR-CONDITIONING CONCEPTThe air-conditioners are designed to provide optimal cooling performance in worldwide operational conditions in accordance with NATO STANAG 2895 requirementsIn vehicles where only few people are on board, such as MBT or SPH, an individual cooling concept can be adopted providing excellent performance with minimal cooling capacitySPECIAL FEATURES OF THE LSSSelf Cleaning heat-exchangersService free system - very low life cycle costsDesigned and qualified per military standardsEMI /RFI / EMP compliant to the most restrictive military standardsAll the electrical components are submergible Designed as modular system for convenient installation and maintenanceFor information on Electro Hydraulic Turret / Gun Control Systems; Enhanced Suspension Systems, Hydraulic Fuel and Pneumatic Systems and Braking Systems, click on the following link:Kinetics Ltd - Hydraulics, Suspension, Turret Control,Air-Conditioning and NBC Protection army-technology.com |
02/11/2008: Face of Defense: Navy Cook's Innovation Improves Food Service Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class David Crabb has been helping the Afghan National Army improve its food service at the Shorabak Garrison dining facility. defenselink.mil |
03/17/2008: America Supports You: City Celebrates 40 Years of Troop Support The city of San Mateo, Calif., "adopted" an Army unit during the Vietnam War and still supports it today. defenselink.mil |
04/16/2008: Army Vet, Hockey Player Puts Iraq War Injuries 'On Ice' When Army reservist Joseph L. Bowser was faced with either living with a mangled leg or a prosthetic one, he based his decision on how he could best play hockey again. Nearly four years to the date of his injury, Bowser's hockey team placed second in a world championship. defenselink.mil |