Czech APCs to Carry RAFAEL’s RCWS-30

Pandur II w. RCWS-30(click to view full) During DID’s coverage of the Steyr Pandur II’s $1 billion contract win in The Czech Republic, DID noticed and described RAFAEL’s RCWS-30 as the weapons system mounted on top of Steyr’s press release photo. As DID noted, the system had been tested on both the Pandur II and Patria’s Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) during the Czech competition, even though it had qualified on Finland’s own AMVs [PDF format] in September 2005. The Czech Republic’s military modernization continues. RAFAEL has now confirmed [PDF format] that its RCWS-30 Remote Controlled Weapon Station has been selected to equip the Czech Pandur IIs, giving APC crews full visual and fire control from inside their vehicles. Delivery will take place between 2007-2012, and the entire contract amounts to $120 Million… The pairing in swim mode(click to enlarge) The pictured systems above include a 30mm ATK Mk.44 cannon, a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, and two Spike-LR multi-purpose missiles, as well as various thermal sensors, other optics, and defensive systems. The system is equipped with a 3rd generation fire control system with observation day and night system compatible with the SPIKE requirements, stabilization system, and an automatic tracker system for […]