The THOR III is man-portable, counter-radio-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) jammer built by Sierra Nevada Corp, designed to counter specifically Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED).[2] It was employed by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and partnered Afghan National Army soldiers in Afghanistan. Sierra Nevada received the initial contract in December 2007.[3] This system uses three transceivers mounted on backpacks to jam radio-controlled IEDs; each of the three different transceivers jams a different frequency bandwidth (Low, Mid, and High).[4][5] Power requirements: Low-band, 2.5amps; Mid-band, 4.0amps; High-band, 5.0amps.
| THOR III | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Counter radio-controlled IED jamming device |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | US Armed Forces |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sierra Nevada Corporation |
| Produced | 2009 |
| Specifications | |
| Crew | Carried by 1 soldier[1] |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "How'd This Escape?" - Time Magazine
- ^ "Sierra Nevada Corporation Awarded Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) Systems Sustainment Contract". SNC | Sierra Nevada Corporation. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "News & Resources | Sierra Nevada Corporation | SNC".
- ^ "Annual Report" (PDF). September 9, 2009. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "USMC Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) - CREW 3.3 THOR III SYSTEM". Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
