The De Armer Disrupter RE 70 M3 Plus is a modular, totally recoilless De Armer and Disrupter.The tool can be configured either as a De Armer for firing a range of solid projectiles or a Disrupter for firing a range of fluid and frangible projectiles. The RE 70 M3 Plus can be deployed either close up to the target UXB, ED or IED in the conventional way or, with a significant stand off from the target. The purpose of the stand off capability is to lower the threshold of danger to a Bomb Technician who is manually placing the De Armer Disrupter, or a robotic vehicle carrying it.
When deployed with a stand off, the RE 70 M3 Plus is used in conjunction with an Elastomer Projectile or a Spin Stabilised Frangible Projectile in the Disrupter role or, with a Spin Stabilised Plain Slug Projectile in the De Armer role. The tool is powered by a range of Electrically Initiated 0.5 Calibre Power Cartridges: Super High Gas, High Velocity and Medium Velocity. The system fires projectiles with a mass of up to 290 g (10 oz).
The RE 70 M3 Plus combines recoilless operation, with accuracy and ease of deployment. The totally balanced annular compensator system is a key feature eliminating recoil, enhancing accuracy and enabling the tool to be considerably lighter than coventional disrupters which require heavy mass to reduce recoil. The feature of recoilless operation also makes the equipment user friendly and eliminates the danger of collateral damage from recoil. These benefits mean that the system can even be fitted to small robots with a mass of only 25-30kg
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