Thermal imager for night-time reconnaissance.
Mechanical weapon stations
Mechanical weapon stations
Thanks to their modular configuration, the mechanical weapon stations (carriages) are the first choice of military users and security forces worldwide.
Mechanical weapon stations as proven primary and secondary armament
Thanks to their flat silhouette and low weight, KNDS Deutschland mechanical weapon stations have proven their superiority in international competition many times over, and thanks to their modular configuration, they are the first choice of military users and security forces worldwide to this day. For these reasons too, they are currently integrated as the primary or secondary armament in a great number of different wheeled and tracked vehicles.
Equipment features of the weapon station 1530
- Thermal imager
- Mechanical interface for various weapons
- Sighting periscope for daylight vision
- Additional optronic sighting devices can be integrated
- Additional searchlights can be integrated
Reliable and time-tested
Introduced in various configurations in more than ten nations for over 30 years
Mechanical weapon stations from KNDS Deutschland
Proven over decades of use
For over 50 years, KNDS Deutschland has developed and produced efficient armament systems which enable vehicle crews to react appropriately to virtually any threat situation. Thousands of these modular systems are in use in a wide range of different wheeled and tracked vehicles worldwide.
The integration of KNDS Deutschland armament systems means added safety for troops and vehicles and a significant improvement in freedom to act, especially in current mission scenarios.
In addition to the tactical sighting periscopes for daylight vision, optronic sighting devices can also be integrated.
A mechanical interface can be used to adapt different soft mounts, which enable the use of a wide variety of weapons.
Ammunition capacity depending on weapon calibre 7.62mm – 250 or 600 rounds 12.7 mm – 100 rounds 40 mm – 32 rounds
Effectively counter any threat
The mechanical weapon stations enable easy operational change within a very short time. Weapon types such as the MG3, MG5A1, GMW 40mm and QCB .50 are approved and qualified. Additional systems such as MPL protection systems or searchlights can be adapted.
An overview of our weapon stations
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