The WWS-40 uses the range of 40 x 46mm LV ammunition available on the market with non-lethal agents, such as 40mm smoke or 40mm irritant cartridges or other ammunition types. It provides spontaneous protection in case of enemy attack with conventional armaments and serves to support de-escalation measures, e.g. through the use of irritants.
40mm Wegmann protection systems
The Wegmann MPL-40 protection system is configured for the use of non-lethal ammunition (e.g. flash-bangs, tear gas, CS etc.).
The protective effects are discharged either as single shots or in half or full salvos, depending on the ammunition used.
Use of internationally qualified ammunition and system compatibility confirmed by KNDS Deutschland.
Ideal for use on small and light vehicles, as well as for camp defence
System features of the 40mm Wegmann protection systems
- Proven protection systems usable across multiple vehicles
- Modular system structure
- Safe and simple handling
- Open electrical interfaces, e.g. for sensor connection, sniper detection systems
- Use of internationally available qualified types of ammunition
- Multi-station operability
- Charge level indicator
- Autonomous emergency firing mechanism
- Error messages
- Sensor interface
- Single-shot to full salvo
Additional information
Performance characteristics
- Qualified as per
- MIL standard
- DIN EN 61508
- VG standards
- Temperature range -46°C to +72°C
- Prime power system voltage
- 18 V DC … 32 V DC
- 14 V DC emergency power storage
- Power demand
- < 1 A without firing
- < 5 A during firing
- Sequential system firing
- ~1.2 seconds (with 8 launchers)
Modularity
The Wegmann protection system in MPL-40 configuration is modular in design and can be safely integrated into a wide variety of vehicles and weapons stations, as well as for site defence.
System competence of the 40mm Wegmann protection systems
KNDS Deutschland supports forces in deployment with highly effective systems to protect against reconnaissance and threats from a wide range of effectors. Depending on the customer’s effect requirements, the protection system can use the corresponding ammunition in calibres 76mm or 40mm LV. Smoke ammunition thwarts the enemy’s target acquisition and reconnaissance with day and night-vision optics.
Wegmann protection systems in configurations Multi-Purpose Launcher System 76mm (MPL-76), Multi-Purpose Launcher Extended System 76mm (MPLext-76) and Multi-Purpose Launcher System 40mm (MPL-40) are modular in design and can be safely integrated into a wide variety of vehicles and weapons stations for site defence. They can also be used in autonomous operation, such as for camp defence. Upon request, KNDS Deutschland supports all customers with specific system solutions for protection system integration.
- Development/ adaptation services
- Mechanics
- Electrical system
- EMC
- Ergonomics
- Documentation (operation, maintenance and upkeep, spare parts)
- Training on system for operators and/or repair personnel
Reliability
Wegmann protection systems have proven themselves in tens of thousands of wheeled and tracked vehicles for decades. They offer highly effective and active protection at superlative German quality levels.
The 40mm Wegmann protection system in use
Images of the system in use and adapted to various vehicles
