Rafael Overhead Weapon Station

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Overhead Weapons Station (OWS)
Type Remote Weapon System
Place of origin Israel
Service history
Used by Israeli Defense Forces
Production history
Designer RAFAEL Armament Development Authority
Manufacturer RAFAEL Armament Development Authority
Variants OWS-25, OWS-25R
Specifications
Weight 200kg (7.62mm model)


140kg (12.7mm model)


Caliber 7.62mm, 12.7mm, 25mm
Elevation -20 to 60
Traverse 360

The Rafael Overhead Weapon Station is a Remote Weapon System developed by RAFAEL Armament Development Authority in cooperation with the Israeli Defense Forces. It has been superseded by the Rafael Samson Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS).[1] However, the larger Rafael OWS-25 and OWS-25R models are still in production.

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The OWS is used on: [2]

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OWS-25 - Carries 25mm auto cannon, 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun and smoke grenade lauanchers. [3]

OWS-25R - Carries 25mm auto cannon, 2 anti-tank missiles and 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun. [4]

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