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The Adunok-W RCWS from Belarus is armed with a 12.7 mm NSVT machine gun and a 30 mm AG-17A automatic grenade launcher, which are both shown in mock-up for display purposes. The sensor pod is mounted externally. Source: Christopher F Foss
The Design Office Display of Belarus has developed a new version of its Adunok remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) designated Adunok-W.
While the original Adunok RCWS was armed with a single 7.62 mm PKT machine gun (MG), 12.7 mm Kord (MG), or a 30 mm AG-17A automatic grenade launcher (AGL), the Adunok-W is armed with a Russian 12.7 mm NSVT MG on the right and a 30 mm AG-17A AGL on the left. The 12.7 mm MG is provided with 100 rounds of ready-use ammunition, while the 30 mm AGL has 50 rounds. Ammunition is fed from the right for both weapons.
Alternative weapons fits could be accommodated, such as those of Western calibre, but they would require different feeding mechanisms.
A protected surveillance and target acquisition unit is mounted on the right side of the system and includes a video camera with a maximum detection range of 2,000 m, thermal camera with a maximum detection range of 1,000 m, and a laser rangefinder with a maximum range of 2,500 m.
As the weapons are stabilised, threat targets can be engaged while the platform is stationary or moving with a high first round hit probability, according to the manufacturer. An automatic target tracker (ATT) is designed to support the engagement of fleeting targets in dense environments.
Weapon traverse is through a full 360° with elevation from -10 to 60° at 60°/sec. The high elevation of the weapons is of particular use when operating in urban or mountainous environments.
The weapons are laid onto the target using a 15-inch flat panel display with the gunner having a single joystick and associated controls.
The lower part of the RCWS is armoured and the complete Adunok-W without weapons installed weighs 261 kg.
The system is being aimed at installation not only on tracked and wheeled armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) but also support vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, and coastal craft.
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The Adunok-W RCWS from Belarus is armed with a 12.7 mm NSVT machine gun and a 30 mm AG-17A automatic grenade launcher, which are both shown in mock-up for display purposes. The sensor pod is mounted externally. Source: Christopher F Foss
The Design Office Display of Belarus has developed a new version of its Adunok remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) designated Adunok-W.
While the original Adunok RCWS was armed with a single 7.62 mm PKT machine gun (MG), 12.7 mm Kord (MG), or a 30 mm AG-17A automatic grenade launcher (AGL), the Adunok-W is armed with a Russian 12.7 mm NSVT MG on the right and a 30 mm AG-17A AGL on the left. The 12.7 mm MG is provided with 100 rounds of ready-use ammunition, while the 30 mm AGL has 50 rounds. Ammunition is fed from the right for both weapons.
Alternative weapons fits could be accommodated, such as those of Western calibre, but they would require different feeding mechanisms.
A protected surveillance and target acquisition unit is mounted on the right side of the system and includes a video camera with a maximum detection range of 2,000 m, thermal camera with a maximum detection range of 1,000 m, and a laser rangefinder with a maximum range of 2,500 m.
As the weapons are stabilised, threat targets can be engaged while the platform is stationary or moving with a high first round hit probability, according to the manufacturer. An automatic target tracker (ATT) is designed to support the engagement of fleeting targets in dense environments.
Weapon traverse is through a full 360° with elevation from -10 to 60° at 60°/sec. The high elevation of the weapons is of particular use when operating in urban or mountainous environments.
The weapons are laid onto the target using a 15-inch flat panel display with the gunner having a single joystick and associated controls.
The lower part of the RCWS is armoured and the complete Adunok-W without weapons installed weighs 261 kg.
The system is being aimed at installation not only on tracked and wheeled armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) but also support vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, and coastal craft.
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