The New MicroBAT Family Member Adds Immersion to List of Capabilities

09:13 GMT, June 11, 2008 PARIS, Eurosatory | Bental Industries, Ltd., Israel’s defense industry’s leading motion systems supplier and its preferred source for specialized military and commercial applications, introduces its new small size and low weight, stabilized payload control system – Aqua MicroBAT, at this year’s Eurosatory.

As the smallest and most compact of small stabilized payload systems for mini and micro platforms, the MicroBAT meets the complex challenges presented by surveillance, reconnaissance, and observation missions.

The MicroBAT, is ideal for use in a wide range of small size applications. Now, Bental unveils its newest characteristic for aquatic applications, Aqua MicroBAT.

Sharing capabilities with MicroBAT 275, Aqua MicroBAT adds immersion to the already impressive performance envelope. Successfully tested at depth of two meters, Aqua MicroBAT can be installed on a variety of vessels and including ability to land on water, UNVs (Unmanned Naval Vehicles), and on both manned and unmanned platforms intended to land on water.

Says Michael Armon, Bental’s VP of Marketing and sales, “Aqua MicroBAT’s ability to perform so spectacularly when immersed, as demonstrated in the tests, underscores the qualities of our small stabilized payload system. In addition, it further demonstrates our ability as a company to capitalize on the inherent versatility of our original system to exploit its potential for variety in applications as well as for meeting our client’s needs through customization. We are excited for the opportunity to show Aqua MicroBAT’s unique capabilities in Paris.”