SUWANEE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meggitt Training Systems will feature the latest in shooting range equipment and military live fire products at the IWA Outdoor Classics in Nuremberg, Germany, March 6-9, 2015.
A global leader in shooting range design, equipment and installation for law enforcement, defense and commercial ranges, Meggitt Training Systems has nearly 90 years of live fire experience, fielding more than 13,000 live-fire range systems worldwide. In addition, Meggitt’s global military live fire experience includes the installation of more than 75,000 target systems on 122 military bases. As the only manufacturer of both live fire and virtual training systems, Meggitt’s display of new products at IWA includes:
- The XWT GEN3 wireless target carrier with an internal direct-drive, dual-motor system for a quieter, smoother operation. The XWT GEN3 features superior reliability, durability, and a sleek, low profile, operable to 100 meters with customized user management.
- The GranTrap™ granulated rubber bullet trap and the LE5000 steel bullet trap, providing superior design and resiliency to effectively capture, contain, and/or decelerate rounds from pistol up to and including .50 BMG.
- The Multi-Function Stationary Infantry Target (MF-SIT), featuring the unique ability to expose from multiple angles with a friend or foe target; exposing and concealing a Figure 11, 12, US Army standard E, F or 3-D target.
“This is our first year exhibiting at the IWA Outdoor Classics show, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our range equipment to the European market,” said Jonathan Read, vice president, live fire systems at Meggitt Training Systems. “With a full-time dedicated team in the Netherlands, we are able to successfully address the region’s unique training requirements. Early engagement ensures our customers receive the most effective range design, equipment and installation, delivering valuable training capabilities now and into the future.”
Meggitt Training Systems’ unique and proven ability to design and manufacture both virtual and live fire range systems provides law enforcement and defense organizations with early and insightful perspective that can save time and critical budget dollars throughout the design and build phases of the project. From range upgrade to full design and build, Meggitt evaluates the current and future requirements of an organization and makes time-tested recommendations to ensure an on-time and in-budget project.
Visit meggitttradeshows.com/IWA-2015.aspx to set an appointment or Stand #9-132; Hall 9.
About Meggitt Training Systems
Meggitt Training Systems, makers of FATS® and Caswell technologies, a division of Meggitt PLC, is the leading supplier of integrated live fire and virtual weapons training systems, unmanned land and sea vehicles, aerial targets and electronic scoring systems. Over 13,000 Meggitt live fire ranges and 5,100 virtual systems are fielded internationally, providing judgmental, situational awareness and marksmanship training to the armed forces, law enforcement and security organizations.
Meggitt Training Systems employs more than 400 people at its headquarters in Atlanta and at facilities in Orlando, Canada, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, UAE, Australia and Singapore. It can deploy service personnel anywhere in the world for instructor training, system installation and maintenance.
About Meggitt PLC
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Meggitt PLC is an international group operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialized extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace, defense and energy. Meggitt employs nearly 11,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.
