Nanuk Remotely Controlled Weapon Station
The Nanuk is a remote weapon station (RWS) used for light and medium calibre weapons which can be installed on any type of armoured vehicles or Brown water patrol vessel. It is designed by Rheinmetall Canada, in Quebec, Canada. The word Nanuk (ᓇᓄᖅ) means "polar bear" in Inuktitut.
| Overhead Weapons Station (OWS) | |
|---|---|
Nanuk RCWS on top LAVs. | |
| Type | Remote weapon system |
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Canadian Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rheinmetall Defence Canada |
| Manufacturer | Rheinmetall Defence Canada |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 12.7mm, 25mm, 40mm |
| Elevation | - |
| Traverse | 360 |
It is considered to be a third-generation weapon station.
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