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CROWS Specifications

Weapon (interchangeable by crew)

Ammunition

  • 5.56mm & 7.62mm GPMG: 400 rounds ready for use.
  • 12.7mm HMG: 400 rounds ready for use
  • MK 19 GMG: 96 rounds ready for use

Control

Traverse:

  • Electrically controlled 360° continuous
  • High speed .8 rad/sec
  • Low speed 1.0 mrad/sec

Elevation:

  • Electrically controlled range: -20° to +60°
  • High speed 1.0 rad/sec
  • Low speed 1.0 mrad/sec

Manual backup operation

Thermal Imaging System

  • State of the Art 640 x 512 cooled sensor
    • F/3 optical system – (with .026° k NETD)
  • DFOV 4.6° to 18.3°(HFOV)
  • Vehicle ID range >2100 meters

Day Imaging System

  • Color Camera
    • With continuous Optical Zoom 1.4° to 37°
    • Vehicle ID range >5km

Laser Range Finder System

  • Class1 Eyesafe
  • +/- 2 meter range accuracy at 2 km range
  • 5km range capability

Weight (without gun, ammo or armor)

  • Over roof assembly: 169kg
  • In cab assembly: 35 kg

Height Above Roof

  • 635 mm

Operating Voltage

  • 28 VDC per MIL-STD-1275D

Firing Modes

  • Single shot, programmable burst, or continuous

Scheduled daily maintenance

  • 8 minutes

Gun changeout time

  • 3-5 minutes
Contact: Mike Teegardin