Rafael Overhead Weapon Station
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| Overhead Weapons Station (OWS) | |
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| 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)
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| 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 It has been superseded by the Rafael Samson Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS).[1] However, the larger Rafael OWS-25 and OWS-25R models are still in production.
[edit] Users
The OWS is used on: [2]
[edit] Variants
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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