TRT-25 remote weapon station
The TRT-25 is a Remote weapon station (RWS) made by BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa incorporating a M242 Bushmaster 25 mm (25×137mm) autocannon. The turret is designed as a self-protection and fire support weapon for Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV), Medium Mine Protected Vehicles (MMPV) and Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICV). Launched at Eurosatory in Paris in June 2010 when the turret was displayed for the first time on the Company’s new RG41 vehicle. It was described as "A low cost solution for both offensive and defensive situations, with simple-to-use operator interface and suitable for almost any encounter,” by Dennis Morris, president of BAE Systems Global Tactical Systems.
| TRT-25 remote weapon station | |
|---|---|
A TRT-25 remote weapon station fitted on a Ratel IFV of the South African National Defence Force | |
| Type | Auto-cannon |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Designer | BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,870 lb/850 kg (with ammunition) |
| Length | 605 mm |
| Height | 1.05 metres |
| Crew | 1 |
| Cartridge | 25×137 mm |
| Caliber | 25mm |
| Rate of fire | Cyclic: 200 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,100 metres per second (3,600 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) |
| Maximum firing range | 6,800 metres (22,300 ft) |
| Feed system | dual 130-round bins, |
| Sights | colour CCD camera/thermal nightsight |
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