SRAMS Super Rapid Advanced Mortar
Singapore Technologies Kinetics (Singapore)
Super Rapid Advanced Mortar System (SRAMS)
– both 120mm mortar systems.
Since the system
uses along (2.5 meter) barrel, loading was a considerable
challenge, which was solved by the application of an automatic
muzzle loading system. This addition provides SRAMS with automatic
operation and high rate of fire of up to 18 rounds per minute. To
sustain such a rapid firing rate, the company developed a unique
patented cooling system and a breech valve that removes trapped
air from the tube and enables the bomb to fall freely into the
barrel significantly reducing the loading sequence. The mortar is
designed to produce low recoil forces of less than 20 tons. SRAMS
weighs 2 tons and can be operated autonomously, by computer
control and automatic laying which offers response time is less
than 60 seconds. It fires standard or extended range munitions, to
ranges of 9 to 13 km (assisted ammunition). The mortar system can
be installed on lightweight chassis. It was demonstrated at Asian
Aerospace 2004 mounted on a Bronco tracked utility vehicle.