HOT/ATM (advance turret modular) is system, developed in 1997, is a multirole system for observation and reconnaissance as well as being a weapon system. The ATM consists of three modules: a stabilised, elevated, sensor platform; control system inside the vehicle; and turret with the HOT missiles and cannon or machine gun.
The sensor platform is mast-mounted and retractable when not required in the reconnaissance role. Sensors include a Thales (formerlyThomson-CSF) Optrosys Castor infrared camera, day TV camera, CILAS laser rangefinder and 1-micron infrared localiser. The system performs target detection up to 7,000m, identification and aiming.
This system was equipped and tested on the Wiesel 1 it have 3 configuration :
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First configuration: only consist of HOT lunchers the system is capable of holding from 2 to a maximum of 4 HOT missiles (2 on each sides) and capable of firing both HOT2 and HOT3.
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Second configuration: consist of mk20 20mm cannon and HOT launcher (can carry from 1 to 2 HOT missiles).
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Third configuration: consists of RMK30 30mm cannon and HOT lunchers (can cary 1 to 2 HOT missiles).
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