At the 51st edition of Paris Air Show exhibition held in Le Bourget from 15th till 21st 2015, Forges the Zeebrugge, a 100% affiliate of Thales Group is showcasing at Thales Pavillon B1 a cross-section of its rocket systems solutions for modern armed forces. They encompass not only system solutions for air-to-ground 70mm unguided conventional rockets as well as their new laser guided rocket (FZ275 LGR) closing the gap between the low cost conventional rocket and much more expensive missiles.
The advantage of the laser guidance is its precision to minimise collateral damage. FZ275 LGR will reach a hit-target ability with less than one meter (CEP<1m). Due to the Joint Fire Support Team marking the target even moving vehicles progressing at a speed up to 60km/h can be destroyed.
The maximum operational range for laser guided rocket FZ275LGR is about 6 km.
About Forges de Zeebrugge
FZ is a 100% TDA (Thales) owned company located in Belgium in the Walloon Region. It is the world leader for ground-to-air rocket systems and offers a unique global service in its domain. FZ rocket system technologies are used in more than 55 countries.
About Thales
Thales is a global technology leader for the Defence & Security and the Aerospace & Transport markets. In 2014, the company generated revenues of €13.1 billion with 68,000 employees in 50 countries. With its 22,500 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers as local partners.
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