Remote Weapon System
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A remote weapon system or station, (RWS) is a remotely controlled weapon station for light and medium caliber weapons which can be installed on any type of vehicle or other platforms (land and sea-based). Such equipment is used on modern military vehicles, as it allows a gunner to remain in the relative protection of the vehicle. It may also be retrofitted onto existing vehicles, for example, the CROWS system is being fitted to American Humvees and the Thales SWARM for Bushmaster IMVs of the Royal Netherlands Army.
[edit] Examples of Remote Weapon Systems
- PROTECTOR M151
- Rafael Overhead Weapon Station
- Raven Srws
- SWARM
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Remotely_Operated_Weapon_System
- NANUK
- AMAROK
[edit] References
- PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Station – Product page at the KDA website
- FN Herstal - ARROWS; ARROWS Product Page
- Rheinmetall Canada - NANUK; NANUK
- Rheinmetall Canada - AMAROK; AMAROK
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