Fennek SWP
Overview
Fennek SWP
Side view of Fennek showing the rear of the PMADS turret.
Source: Gerard -
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Description
Introduction
The Fennek SWP is a self-propelled SAM system of Dutch origin. This is a highly mobile short range air defense system. SWP stands for Stinger Weapons Platform.
It is fitted with the Turkish Pedestal Mounted Air Defense System (PMADS). The low profile remote control turret is fitted with two launchers that each hold two Stinger missiles. Two missiles can be locked on at once to allow for ripple fire.
Target acquisition is carried out by an optronics set. The set consists of a thermal camera, TV camera and laser range finder. The passive setup allows the vehicle to remain undetected until missile launch.
Fennek SWP
Fennek SWP with Aselsan PMADS turret in raised position.
Source: Gerard -
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Details
Media
Fennek SWP
Forward view of Fennek SWP. Note the optronics suite in the turret.
Source: Gerard
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
Fennek SWP
Top view of Fennek SWP. Note the metal covers protecting the engine deck from the missile backblast.
Source: Ministerie van Defensie
Copyright: Public domain
Fennek SWP
Close-up of PMADS turret on Fennek SWP.
Source: Alf van Beem
Copyright: Public domain
Fennek SWP
Fennek SWP on display in front of NASAMS and MIM-104 Patriot.
Source: Ministerie van Defensie
Copyright: Public domain
Subcomponents
Fennek
The Fennek SWP is based on the Fennek chassis. Aside from the PMADS turret and internal fire control components the vehicle is similar to regular Fennek used in the utility role without sensor mast.
FIM-92 Stinger
Fennek SWP has four FIM-92 Stinger RMP missiles ready to fire.