New Radar detector aids fight against terrorist: A new weapon in the fight against terrorists, kidnapped and potential assassins is revealed today by Racal. The Radar deviced a Shot Detector gives early warning to business executives, security guards and police traveling in vehicles that a sniper has fired on them, the system deters bullets and automatically alerts escort vehicles and control centre staff with flashing lights and a loud three second repeater alarm that the particularly vehicle is under attack. In an attack where no shots are fired, the alarm can be activated by the driver of passenger pressing a concealed button. Each vehicle fitted with the shot detector developed and manufactured by Racal Mesl of Linlithgow has a special identifying code to enable security forces to positively identify the car of van under attack. The system is fitted with an aerial on the roof of the vehicle, and a control and indicator panel mounted on the dashboard. It is suitable for saloon cars armoured security vans and military vehicles. The cost of the system is around £6,000. Photo shows the Shot Detector is put into action during the mock ambush by the passenger in the car.
Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.
Photo is dated 03-03-1980.
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