Rugged 2 Axis Pedestal IGLA
MIL Qualified T-Bar Pedestal for Tracked Vehicle Deployment and Missile System Payload Positioning
The Rugged 2 Axis Pedestal IGLA is a MIL qualified T-bar type two-axis pedestal designed and supplied by System Controls for mounting on tracked vehicles under the Shilka Update programme. Engineered to withstand the harsh shocks and vibrations of tank platform operation, the pedestal supports a 60 kg payload with a 150 deg/sec azimuth angular rate, 30 deg/sec elevation rate, 120 deg elevation movement and overall angular accuracy of ±0.05 deg.
What is the IGLA?
The Rugged 2 Axis Pedestal IGLA is a MIL qualified T-bar type two-axis pedestal specifically designed for mounting on a tank platform under the Shilka Update programme. The pedestal is engineered to meet the harsh environmental and functional requirements of a subsystem mounted on a tracked vehicle, with particular attention to the extreme shocks and vibrations generated during tank operation.
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Type
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T-bar type, MIL qualified
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Platform
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Tracked vehicle (tank)
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Azimuth Angular Rate
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150 deg/sec
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Azimuth Angular Accuracy
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0.1 deg
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Elevation Movement
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120 deg
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Elevation Angular Rate
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30 deg/sec
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Elevation Angular Accuracy
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0.1 deg
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Overall Angular Accuracy
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±0.05 deg
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Payload Weight
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60 kg
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Pedestal Weight
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30 kg
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Supply Voltage
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24V DC
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Power Consumption
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500W
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Drive
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Digital servo amplifiers
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Qualification
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MIL qualified
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Design Environment
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Tracked vehicle shocks and vibrations
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Precision Digital Servo Control for Accurate Payload Positioning
Digital servo amplifiers drive both azimuth and elevation axes, delivering overall angular accuracy of ±0.05 deg across a 150 deg/sec azimuth rate and 30 deg/sec elevation rate. The T-bar architecture provides a stable, compact mechanical platform for the servo drive system, supporting the precise and rapid payload positioning demands of missile system targeting on a moving armoured vehicle platform.
MIL Qualified for Tracked Vehicle Shock and Vibration
The pedestal is MIL qualified and specifically designed to withstand the harsh environmental and functional requirements of a subsystem mounted on a tracked vehicle, catering directly to the extreme shocks and vibrations generated during tank platform operation. This qualification ensures reliable, repeatable payload positioning accuracy in the most demanding armoured vehicle operating conditions.
Compact and Lightweight for Platform Integration
The pedestal weighs 30 kg while supporting a 60 kg payload, providing a compact, weight-efficient integration solution for tracked vehicle installations where platform weight budgets and available mounting space are tightly constrained. Operating on 24V DC at 500W, it is directly compatible with standard tracked vehicle electrical supply systems without requiring additional power conversion infrastructure.
150 deg/sec Azimuth Rate for Rapid Target Acquisition
The IGLA pedestal delivers an azimuth angular rate of 150 deg/sec, the highest azimuth rate in the System Controls positioner range, driven by digital servo amplifiers for precise, high-speed payload positioning towards its target. This rapid azimuth capability is specifically engineered for the demanding target acquisition speed requirements of missile system deployment on tracked vehicle platforms.
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It is a MIL qualified T-bar type pedestal for tracked vehicle deployment supporting a 60 kg payload. It delivers 150 deg/sec azimuth rate, 0.1 deg accuracy and 120 deg elevation movement, engineered for the harsh shocks and vibrations of tank platform operation.
150 deg/sec with 0.1 deg angular accuracy, driven by digital servo amplifiers for precise high-speed payload positioning on tracked vehicle platforms.
The elevation axis covers 120 degrees at 30 deg/sec with 0.1 deg angular accuracy.
Digital servo amplifiers on both azimuth and elevation axes for precise, rapid payload positioning towards target.
Specifically designed for mounting on tracked vehicles, engineered to withstand the harsh shocks and vibrations of tank platform operation under MIL qualification requirements.
±0.05 deg, delivered through digital servo amplifiers for precise payload positioning towards target.
