Rafael Overhead Weapon Station
Remote Weapon System
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The Rafael Overhead Weapon Station is a remote weapon station developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces. It has been superseded by the Rafael Samson Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS).[1] However, the larger Rafael OWS-25 and OWS-25R models are still in production.
| Overhead Weapons Station (OWS) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Remote Weapon System |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Israel Defense Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Manufacturer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Variants | OWS-25, OWS-25R |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 200kg (7.62mm model)
140kg (12.7mm model) |
| Caliber | 7.62mm, 12.7mm, 25mm |
| Elevation | -20 to 60 |
| Traverse | 360 |
Users
The OWS is used on:[2]