# SMASH Hopper mounted on Plasan Re’em Armored 4×4 Technical Vehicle

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2020/09/smash-hopper-mounted-on-plasan-reem-armored-4x4-technical-vehicle/
- Published: 2020-09-04T17:01:23+01:00
- Author: Military Africa

Smart Shooter, a developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems 
has announced that it has successfully completed another step in testing the [SMASH Hopper](https://www.military.africa/2020/09/smash-hopper-mounted-on-plasan-reem-armored-4x4-technical-vehicle/military.africa/2020/07/one-shot-one-hit-smart-shooter-launches-smash-hopper-lrcws)
in different configurations.

SMASH Hopper, SMART SHOOTER’s Light Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS), was
mounted on Plasan Reem’s Armored Toyota Hilux and successfully shot and hit several
moving ground and air targets from more than 300 meters.

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![SMASH Hopper on Plasan Reem vehicle](military.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/
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SMART SHOOTER’s Light Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS), mounted on Plasan
Reem’s Armored Toyota Hilux

Weighing approximately 15 Kg, SMASH Hopper is a modular and rapidly deployable LRCWS
that provides “One Shot – One Hit” capability while controlled by an operator from
a safe distance or from inside a protected vehicle. Best in weight class, SMASH 
Hopper is ideal for deployment on various lightweight manned and unmanned vehicles&
platforms, with a wide range of applications.

Offering day and night capability with automatic scanning and target detection, 
SMASH Hopper is ideal for multiple mission scenarios including force protection,
border security, anti-drone, remote ambush, as well as low profile operations at
complex urban environments.

![SMASH Hopper mounted on Plasan Re’em Armored 4x4 Technical Vehicle](military.africa/
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SMART SHOOTER’s Light Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS).

Michal Mor, Smart Shooter CEO: “We were happy to collaborate with Plasan Re’em for
the development of capabilities in this market segment, and appreciate the professional
work they did in the integration and installation of the SMASH Hopper on their modified
armored 4×4 vehicle. This is another step in a series of trials for different configurations
and applications of the SMASH Hopper, and once again, we were thrilled to see how
every bullet finds its target.”

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Yaakov Ben-Ari, Plasan Re’em CEO: “Integrating SMART SHOOTER’s SMASH Hopper lightweight
RCWS that provides “One Shot – One Hit” capability on Plasan Re’em modified armored
4X4 vehicle creates a tiebreaker solution that dramatically increases accuracy, 
lethality, and survivability of small arms. Ideal for Special forces, law enforcement
units, and border security, this integrated solution brings essential added value
to its users, especially in scenarios where weight, time, and precision play an 
indispensable role.”

## About Plasan Re’em

Plasan Re ’em is a producer of civilian armored vehicles, based on commercially 
available models. Saving Lives by Developing Protection Systems for Civilian Vehicles,
our upgraded vehicles are protected, high performance, highly maneuverable, models
designed to protect and covert, thus ensuring low signature pass through and fast
evacuation from threat areas.

Our armored vehicles are designed to deliver the maximum level of protection while
ensuring high vehicle speeds, good acceleration, ride and control. They are designed
to allow crews to operate continuously in threat locality. Whether it is one vehicle
or a fleet, on or off-road vehicles, a turnkey or self-assembly kit, Plasan Re’em
delivers the best custom-made solutions available.

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Plasan Re’em leading team members are all veterans of the Israeli army and former
employees of Plasan Sasa, a world leader in the design and manufacture of armored
vehicles and a long-time supplier to the US army.

Kobi Ben Ari, CEO of Plasan Re’em, learned the importance of military armored vehicles
while serving with Israel’s Special Forces,” Shaldag”. Ben Ari’s experience as an
officer developing air-transportable operational vehicles for “Shaldag” led him 
to join the armored vehicle company which would become Plasan Sasa, and serve as
VP Engineering.

Today, as CEO of Plasan Re’em, Ben Ari applies that expertise to a wide range of
commercial models – forming adaptable, creative, teams to address and conquer each
challenge.

For more information, please visit www.plasanreem.com

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