FFLS Fjernstyrt Tårn

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Fjernstyrt Tårn
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A Sentinel Heavy RWS with a 30mm autocannon, 8mm coaxial machinegun, and ATGM.
TypeRemote weapon system
Place of origin Trinovantum
Production history
DesignerFFLS
Designed1995-2000
ManufacturerFFLS
Produced2001–present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Weight60 kilograms (130 lb) to 340 kilograms (750 lb) (Sentinel)
1,250 kilograms (2,760 lb) to 4,000 kilograms (8,800 lb) (Warrior)
Crew1

Calibre8mm, 12.7mm, 15.5mm, 40mm GL, 30mm (Sentinel)
25mm, 40mm (Warrior)
Elevation-20° to 60° (Sentinel Compact, Sentinel)
-10° to 60° (Sentinel Heavy)
-10° to 50° (Warrior)
Traverse360°
SightsDay/Night camera
Thermal imager
Laser rangefinder

The Fjernstyrt Tårn (Remote Tower) is a family of remote weapons systems (RWS) developed and manufactured by Forente Forsvar Landsystemer of Trinovantum. The first models were adopted for Trinovantan service in 2001 as the FjT-1, and later received the export name “Sentinel.” In 2010, FFLS developed a new series of enclosed, modular automated turrets that could potentially be fitted to heavier vehicles. These remote turrets were given the export name “Warrior” to differentiate them from the lighter “Sentinel” RWS series, though they are considered part of the same product family.

Development

Design

Variants

Sentinel

The Sentinel series RWS is intended for use as the primary weapon system for light vehicles or as a secondary weapon system for armored combat vehicles. Three variants are available, each with different weights and suitable for different arrays of weapons.

  • Sentinel Compact - 60 kg weight without armament. Can mount up to 12.7mm heavy machineguns. Intended for use on unarmored vehicles, and unmanned ground vehicles.
  • Sentinel - 135 kg weight without armament. Can mount up to 15.5mm heavy machineguns or man portable missiles. Intended for use on light vehicles, or as a secondary weapon for armored vehicles.
  • Sentinel Heavy - 340 kg weight without armament. Can mount up to 30mm light autocannons, with secondary mounts for missiles and an 8mm coaxial machinegun. Intended for use on lightly armored combat vehicles, or as a secondary armament for armored vehicles.

Warrior

Operators