RCWS 20/3 mm
20 mm three-barrel remote controlled weapon station RCWS 20/3
Remote controlled weapon station with a three-barrel 20 mm gun for destroying and disabling ground targets and seaborne targets at up to 2000 m and airborne targets such as slow low-flying aircraft, helicopters, drones and cruise missiles at up to 1500 m.
Also written: 20
Enlarge 20 mm three-barrel remote controlled weapon station RCWS 20/3
Specification
| Start-up mode | Electric |
|---|---|
| Field of fire in azimuth | n x 360° |
| Field of fire in elevation | -5° to +70° |
| Gun type | HISPANO M55 |
| Caliber | 20 mm (20 x 110 mm) |
| Feeding method | Drum |
| Number of rounds per drum | 60 |
| Combat set | 3 drums on the gun, 3 in the turret, spare drums in the vehicle |
| Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s |
| Rate of fire | 1950-2250 rounds/min |
| Firing options | Single and burst fire, from the middle barrel, two lateral barrels or all three barrels |
| Effective range - ground and seaborne targets | up to 2000 m |
| Effective range - airborne targets | up to 1500 m |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract. Full technical data sheets are issued on request against a stated end-user.