MBDA’s MCP and IMCP systems are designed to provide optimum surveillance, command and control functions for Mistral missile Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) systems.
The two systems are both equipped with radar – for target detection, identification and tracking – and a powerful computer. Both offer a wide range of operational capabilities such as automatic threat evaluation and prioritisation, target assignment and permanent control of the launchers.
MCP and IMCP both provide all necessary functions required for the deployment and engagement of Mistral operational units at troop and platoon level that are equipped with Atlas, ALBI or MPCV (Mistral launching systems)
MCP and IMPC can both be connected to an upper level of command for networking within a wider air defence architecture. The system is equipped with a highly accurate X-band radar capable of providing an early warning at up to 30km range and of identifying targets with its integrated IFF. MCP requires just one operator and is capable of simultaneously tracking up to 20 targets while benefitting from a very high level of ECM resistance.
The improved missile control post (IMCP) offers the same functions as MCP but is based instead of a state-of-the-art 3-D S-Band radar assembly comprising solid-state technology as well as a number of other cutting edge technology features. IMCP can also detect, identify and simultaneously track up to 200 targets at a range of some 80km.
IMCP’s outstanding capabilities offer an extremely high level of operational flexibility. It can be operated either from the shelter itself or remotely from a separate Platoon Command Post vehicle. Thanks to its range and accuracy, IMCP can be used in a multi-layer configuration, providing target data for Short/Medium range GBAD units combining both Mistral and VL MICA launchers.
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