Rafael Overhead Weapon Station
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Remote Weapon System
| Overhead Weapons Station (OWS) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Remote Weapon System |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Israel Defense Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Manufacturer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Variants | OWS-25, OWS-25R |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 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 station developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in cooperation with the Israel 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 It has been superseded by the Rafael Samson Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS).[1] However, the larger Rafael OWS-25 and OWS-25R models are still in production.
Users
[edit ]The OWS is used on:[2]
Variants
[edit ]OWS-25 – carries 25 mm auto cannon, 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun and smoke grenade launchers.[3]
OWS-25R – carries 25 mm auto cannon, 2 anti-tank missiles and 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun.[4] The Rafael OWS-25R adds 1,000 kilograms (2,200 lb) to a vehicle's weight.[5]
References
[edit ]- ^ Samson Jr. RCWS Joins RAFAEL Family.
- ^ "OWS - 7.62mm 12.7mm". Archived from the original on May 5, 2007.
- ^ "OWS 25" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015年09月24日. Retrieved 2007年11月30日.
- ^ "OWS 25R" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016年03月03日. Retrieved 2007年11月30日.
- ^ David R. Gillingham; Prashant R. Patel. "Method of Estimating the Principal Characteristics of an Infantry Fighting Vehicle from Basic Performance Requirements" (PDF). INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES . p. 35. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019年04月29日. Retrieved 2019年04月28日.
