Type Remote Weapon System Used by Canadian Forces | Place of origin Canada | |
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Designer Rheinmetall Defence Canada Manufacturer Rheinmetall Defence Canada Caliber 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 12.7mm, 25mm, 40mm | ||
The Nanuk is a remote weapon station (RWS) used for light and medium caliber weapons which can be installed on any type of armored vehicles or Brown water patrol vessel. It is designed by Rheinmetall Canada, in Quebec, Canada. The word Nanuk (ᓇᓄᖅ) means "Polar bear" in Inuktitut.
Overview
The Nanuk is a remotely controlled weapon station (RCWS) that can be integrated on various armoured vehicle platforms and used for different mission profiles. The Nanuk weapon station combines full stabilisation, long range day/night all weather sights and universal weapon cradle that integrates 5.56mm, 7.62mm and 12.7mm weapons, and 40mm AGL.
Several weapons can be mounted to the platform, such as:
References
Nanuk Remotely Controlled Weapon Station Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA