Samson Mk II RWS TM
Enhanced Survivability Multiple Weapon Station
Setting the RWS Standard
Benefits Enhanced Lethality with High Supports Mission Diversity
Survivability - Samson Mk II Sets The Samson Mk II enables forces to
Based on Rafael’s Samson
Mk I - the operationally the RWS Standard effectively close the fire loop with
deployed 30mm RWS Like its predecessor, the Samson varying degrees of firepower, from
Mk II is a dual-axis, gyro- 7.62mm on the coaxial machine
High survivability - low
silhouette – with under-armor stabilized, dual-sight (Gunner and gun, through 23mm to 40mm
reloading Commander) remote-controlled main gun (western and eastern
High hit and kill probability weapon system capable of versions) and up to ATGM (Anti-
mounting multiple weapons. Tank Guided Missile) engagement
More cost-effective than manned
ranges. This gives forces mission
turret The Samson Mk II offers significant
flexibility in both urban and open
Day/night operation and improvements, including lower
country scenarios, with maximum
endurance under extreme silhouette, optional armor
survivability for the vehicle and
conditions protection, and improved
crew.
Full day/night “hunt-kill” hit accuracy, boosted crew
capabilities survivability with under-armor
reloading, increased rigidity and
Compatibility with any 6x6 or
8x8 AFV higher gun elevation capabilities -
all which enable improved combat
continuity.
Samson Mk II RWS
Features Survivability by Design
The Samson Mk II RWS boosts
Very low silhouette
crew survivability by eliminating
High accuracy owing to deck penetration. Additional
increased RWS rigidity crew protection is provided by a
Under-armor (patented feature) dedicated (Rafael patent-pending)
ammunition reloading system in-hull reloading system. And for
the vehicle itself, Samson Mk II
Gun elevation to +70º RWS’s low-silhouette geometry
Enables hatch-out operation enables the host platform’s surfaces
commander situational awareness to easily accommodate protective
armor ranging from STANAG Level
Safe movement and firing
1 to 4.
provisions (ACS/FIS)
Interfaces with any C2 and C4I
system
Technical Specifications
Specification Parameter
1 Overall Combat Weight (including main and ±1500 kg
secondary weapons, full ammunition load, external
and internal units, ATGM Missile Launcher and 2
missiles) (excluding additional armor protection
2 Armor-Protection (optional) Can support up to STANAG Levels 1-4
3 Weapons (partial list) • M242 25mm gun
• Main Armament • Mk44 30mm gun
• 2A42 30mm gun
• Secondary Armament • 7.62mm Machine Gun
• 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL)
(optional)
• Effectors (optional) • Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) launcher
• Smoke Grenade Launcher (SGL)
4 Ammunition Types - ready for use
• 23mm - 40mm • 200 rounds, including ABM
• AGL 40mm (optional) • 32 rounds
• 7.62mm • 230 rounds
• Missiles for ATGM launcher • 2 missiles
• SGL • Up to 8
5 Ammunition Reloading Rafael’s dedicated under-armor reloading capability
for continuous fire
6 Traverse Range n•360º
7 Elevation Range –20º±1 to +70º±1
Note: Depression range may be limited by vehicle
structure.
8 Power supply 24 VDC – Nominal (18-32 VDC)
9 Power Consumption
• Average power consumption • <90A at 28VDC
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