Okay, maybe it’s not an actual forcefield. Techeblog has a YouTube video of anti-rocket propelled grenade (RPG) technology, as developed by Israeli company RAFAEL, equipped to tanks and other armored vehicles. While the computer graphics suggest there is indeed a bubble-like forcefield around the tank, the field actually illustrates the system’s range of motion. A “‘beam’ of fragments” is fired at incoming fuel-propelled projectiles, detonating them. Rather interesting, although it’s unfortunate that it appears it’d be completely useless against shaped-charge, improvised explosive devices — the Iraqi insurgent weapon of choice.
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on October 18th, 2006 at 11:43 pm
Is this ‘metal storm’ ?
Australian invention with rounds lined up in the barrel and fired electronically.
Whatever, the system is subject to exhaustion. Comments from the IDF indicate astonishment at the ‘hundreds’ of RPGs that HA deployed.
That level of fire would only be possible from pre-dug hardened positions.
In open ground it might be difficult to fire ‘hundreds’ The Kornet has a 4km range, but HA prefer to fire from close-in to ensure hitting the Merkova’s vulnerable points.
on October 19th, 2006 at 6:25 am
This particular system was developed by RAFAEL, but it’s possible the design originated in Australia. Actually, I heard that the US government is looking into developing its own version since it’s either not happy with RAFAEL’s, or believes it’s too pricey. Most likely it has something to do with awarding large defense contracts to campaign donors here in the States.