Raytheon introduces new TOW launcher
Raytheon has introduced the new TOW EagleFire launcher, an evolution of the TOW 2 launcher, the company announced on 29 October.
The launcher can fire both wire-guided and wireless radio frequency missiles, and provides increased capabilities over Tow 2. It features integrated day-and-night sight with range-finding capability, ergonomic handgrips and extensive built-in-test capability.
TOW EagleFire offers a nine-hour silent watch capability with the help of a lithium-ion power source when the vehicle's engine is off. It also has built-in AC and on-vehicle charging capability.
Duane Gooden, vice president, Raytheon's Land Warfare Systems, said: ‘We improved target acquisition and engagement found in the older TOW 2 launcher system. TOW EagleFire is simpler to maintain and more reliable, thanks to built-in test equipment and a significant reduction in system subassemblies.
‘Because the new system is less complex, we can provide superior performance in a reduced package. By planning today for tomorrow's upgrades, TOW EagleFire will accommodate future missile evolution.’
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