Designation:

CLAWS

Info
Manufacturer: Kollmorgen Corporation, Electro-optical Division  
Product type: Turrets  
Name: Remote controlled weapon station  

Compact Lightweight Armored Weapon Station

DESCRIPTION

Kollmorgen’s Compact Lightweight Armored Weapon Station (CLAWS®), integrated and tested by the US Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) is a remotely controlled, 2 axis platform for minor caliber weapons.

The system comprises four units; Gun Mount, Electronic Support Unit, Remote Control Unit, and Interconnecting Cables. It is supplied as a complete system minus the weapons and ammunition cans. CLAWS® COAX allows target viewing, slewing and firing of two weapons from within the vehicle or ship with minimum interference to the crew member’s operational space. Back-up operation in the local mode is available and similar to existing weapon operation.

FEATURES

  • Remote firing of weapons from inside the vehicle

  • Accommodates standard 7.62 and 40mm stabilized or local weapons

  • Operational mode: remote

  • Provides improved hit probability

  • Installation effort minimal

  • No major vehicle modifications required

  • Minimum impact to crew space

  • Compact-Lightweight: <150 lbs/68 kg

  • Sensors: Day imaging CCD television cameras and thermal weapon sight

APPLICATIONS

  • HMMWV Vehicles

  • Light Armored Vehicles (4, 6 & 8 wheeled)

  • M113 Armored Personnel Carriers

  • Main Battle Tanks

  • Patrol Boats and Fast Attack Craft

  • Riverine Craft

  • Remotely Controlled Perimeter Defense

  • Mount for Sensors

Specifications:
Property Value
Weight (kg)
241
Thermal imaging camera
1
Planes of gun stabilization
2
Main weapon caliber (mm)
7.62
Grenade launcher calibre (mm)
40
Laser range finder
1
Crew
1

Included in:
Product Amount
HMMWV (Tactical vehicle)
1
M1114 (Tactical vehicle)
1
M113A3 (Tracked armoured personnel carrier)
1



   
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