Washington, D.C. (October 4, 2022) – Flyer Defense will debut its new Hero-120 Configuration Kit on a Flyer® 72- Utility (F72-U) ground mobility vehicle during the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. from October 10-12.
Located in Booth 2065, the F72-U Hero-120 configuration is compatible with the Hero-120 precision loitering munition system from Mistral, Inc. and UVision Air, Ltd. The system features a unique aerodynamic structure that can carry out pinpoint strikes against mid-range hard targets at the range of at least 40km, day or night, with minimal collateral damage.
Flyer’s Hero-120 Configuration Kit boasts a capacity for up to 10 munition systems with four ready to launch and six stowed.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to see the Flyer 72-Heavy Duty Javelin Configuration Kit in Booth #1410 outfitted with a Kongsberg Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) system, .50cal machine gun, nine Javelin missiles, and four M72 LAWs.
The Flyer Javelin Configuration Kit has a capacity for up to nine Javelin missiles, with six stowed in the rear, two on the roof and one loaded.
The Flyer® family of ground mobility vehicle platforms is the elite solution in the area of lightweight, all terrain wheeled tactical vehicles. With an impressive payload of more than 5,000 lbs. and a 1:1 payload-to-weight ratio, Flyer Defense vehicles are transportable both internally and externally with rotary and tilt wing aircraft. The Flyer® 72 is in operational use as the USSOCOM’s GMV 1.1 solution and the U.S. Army’s A-GMV solution. It is also currently in production for the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
About Flyer Defense
Flyer Defense, LLC was formed to provide mission-specialized, lightweight, high mobility, all- terrain tactical wheeled vehicles capable of internal transport in rotary and tilt wing aircraft. Flyer provides purpose-built vehicles and logistics support for U.S. Army, special operations forces and global allies. Always prioritizing the users and their missions, Flyer vehicles increase ground mobility, allow rapid deployment into contested areas, and enable military ground forces to move quickly for extended distances and over difficult terrain. The Flyer® family of successfully tested and certified vehicles are modular platforms, allowing rapid vehicle customization for immediate operation-relevant configuration.
To learn more about Flyer Defense, please visit www.flyerdefense.com.
