To enable gunners to achieve quick reaction skills while engaging aerial threats.
DESCRIPTION:
The MTR-15 BATS provides a low-cost, realistic live target for the U.S. Army’s Air Defense Artillery (ADA) battalions in support of the Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System and Avenger missile systems. BATS may be flown at low and medium altitudes and at speeds from 295 to 510 knots. Its “pop up” characteristics simulate the trajectory of a high-performance threat, such as a cruise missile, flying low to minimize radar detection then suddenly “popping up” before diving on its target to deliver its ordnance. The BATS system enables gunners to achieve quick reaction habits needed to mitigate this type of threat. It was originally designed for operation by military personnel, and the hardware can be requisitioned through the wholesale supply system. The contract support teams can also provide this training as a “turn-key” target service.
