Once it has come to a complete stop, the missiles can be immediately launched. The system was developed under the auspices of the Danish Army and the first examples have been mounted in M133 tracked armoured vehicles. These vehicles were recently demonstrated at the Borris firing range. The ETS combines two or four missile tube launchers with an observation platform mounted on top of a retractable mast. Advanced sighting technologies are used including second-generation thermal imaging sight, a laser range finder, target tracking, a day optical system with narrow field of view and colour camera.
Stabilisation allows all the surveillance element of the system to operate while on the move.
Six hours of continuous operations are available independent of the engine. The mast can be elevated into firing position, ready for action in up to 10 seconds. This allows commonality with allied nations inventories and benefits from future upgrades to the popular missile. Sixteen missiles can be stowed internally and are loaded manually into a retracted launcher through a hatch in the vehicle s roof. Armour shielding covers the loader while he does his work.