Rheinmetall Seahawk

Trinidad and Tobago used a Rheinmetall Seahawk mounting system, bearing a 20mm autocannon, as the main armament on some of its patrol vessels.

The Rheinmetall Seahawk is the maritime adaptation of Rheinmetall's remotely controlled weapon system. A range of calibers can be mounted on the system.[1]

According to Jane's Defence Weekly the system uses the same sensors and servos as the manufacturer's larger naval guns.[2] The manufacturer can provide its low-weight version, mounting an autocannon of up to 40mm, or an ultralight version of the mounting, suitable for mounting machine guns or automatic grenade launchers on small patrol boats.[3]

The mounting is capable of allowing the operator to electronically switch ammunition from two different magazines.[1]

Sensors include an infrared camera, a low-light camera, and a laser range finder.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "MSI-DS SEAHAWK DS A1". MSI Defence Systems Limited. Archived from the original on 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2019-12-05. The system incorporates an advanced gun fire control system, including video auto tracker and a continuous lead angle predictor. The coaxially mounted sensors offer full target tracking throughout the engagement envelope and provide highly accurate and precise gunfire.
  2. ^ "First order for gun [DSEI19D3]". Jane's Defence Weekly. 2019-09-12. Archived from the original on 2019-12-06. Retrieved 2019-12-05. MSI-Defence Systems [...] has since sold the Seahawk LW20K variant (fitted with the Oerlikon 20mm KAA cannon) for Damen 5009 Stan Patrol ships built for the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard, and the Seahawk LW14.5P version (integrating the Romarm 14.5mm heavy machine gun) to an Asian customer.
  3. ^ "MSI Defence Showcased Full Size Model of its New Seahawk UL Naval Gun System at DSEI 2015". Navy Recognition. 2015-09-25. Archived from the original on 2019-12-06. Retrieved 2019-12-05. SEAHAWK UL features a large ready ammo capacity, a video auto tracker, a ballistic computer and predictor and an ergonomic control console with high resolution display.