FFLS Fjernstyrt Tårn
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| Fjernstyrt Tårn | |
|---|---|
 A Sentinel Heavy RWS with a 30mm autocannon, 8mm coaxial machinegun, and ATGM. | |
| Type | Remote weapon system |
| Place of origin |  Trinovantum |
| Production history | |
| Designer | FFLS |
| Designed | 1995-2000 |
| Manufacturer | FFLS |
| Produced | 2001–present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 60 kilograms (130 lb) to 340 kilograms (750 lb) (Sentinel) 1,250 kilograms (2,760 lb) to 4,000 kilograms (8,800 lb) (Warrior) |
| Crew | 1 |
| Calibre | 8mm, 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) |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Sights | Day/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 unmanned 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. All variants are similar in that they are exposed, unarmored platforms for the weapons they carry. Presuming a proper mounting, all sentinel variants are capable of rotating a full 360 degrees and elevating up to 60 degrees. The Sentinel and Sentinel Compact are capable of a complete rotation in approximately 4 seconds. The Sentinel Heavy completes a full rotation in 5 seconds.
- 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
The Warrior series of unmanned turrets are intended to be a complete weapons package that is intended for use on armored fighting vehicles. Unlike the Sentinel series of RWS, these turrets are fully enclosed and armored to protect the systems they carry. Like the Sentinel series, the Warrior series comes in three distinct variants that differ primarily in weight. All Warrior unmanned turrets are compatible with the Sentinel RWS. All Warrior turrets are capable of rotating a full 360 degrees and elevating up to 50 degrees.
- Warrior Compact - 1250 kg weight. Mounts a KjMkVa-23 25mm chain gun and an 8mm coaxial machinegun. The Turret contains enough space for 2 belts of 85 rounds for the chain gun, and 200 rounds for the coax. Armor is capable of resisting up to 8mm armor piercing ammunition. Incompatible with the Sentinel Heavy RWS.
- Warrior - 2450 kg weight. Mounts a KjMkVa-23 25mm chain gun and an 8mm coaxial machinegun. The Turret contains enough space for 2 belts of 85 rounds for the chain gun, and 400 rounds for the coax. Armor is capable of resisting up to 12.7mm armor piercing ammunition.
- Warrior Heavy - 4000 kg weight. Mounts a KjMkVa-31 40mm autocannon and an 8mm coaxial machinegun. A pop-up armored box launcher capable of holding two Lumenic PAS-15 ATGMs is present at the rear of the turret. The Turret contains enough space for 2 belts of 55 rounds for the autocannon, and 400 rounds for the coax. Armor is capable of resisting up to 20mm APFSDS ammunition.
Operators
Sentinel
- Trinovantum - Operates all three variants as the FjT-1 (Sentinel), FjT-2 (Sentinel Heavy), and FjT-3 (Sentinel Compact)
Warrior
- Trinovantum - Operates the Warrior Compact as the FjT-4