M151 Protector

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File:Kongsberg Protector RWS on M1126.jpg
M151 Protector with an M2 heavy machine gun on an M1126 Stryker vehicle.

The M151 PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Station is a remotely-controlled weapons station (RWS) that can be mounted to vehicles and stationary platforms. It is manufactured by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace [1] of Kongsberg, Norway.

The PROTECTOR is commonly used by the US Army Stryker Brigades. [2][3]

Overview

The system consists of a stabilized firing platform, a fire control system and control grips. Several weapons can be mounted to the platform, such as:

The system, also features 4 M6 Smoke Grenade Dischargers.

Versions

M151 versions

  • M151 PROTECTOR – deployed with the first Stryker brigades
  • M151 E1 (Block 1) – includes improved thermal cameras
  • M151 E2 (Block 2) – stabilized version
  • Several country specific adaptations

Other variants

  • PROTECTOR Lite
  • PROTECTOR CROWS II
  • Sea PROTECTOR – for naval applications
  • PROTECTOR NM221 – includes internal ammunition feed

Operator countries

File:Stryker-IFV-50cal.jpg
A M151 PROTECTOR on a Stryker ICV

In addition to the home country  Norway's M113 APC and Tactica vehicles (PROTECTOR NM221), and the Iveco LMV (PROTECTOR Lite), the PROTECTOR is widely used internationally.

Current operators:
(listed alphabetically)

Planned operators:

Gallery

References

  1. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
  2. The Stryker Remote Weapon System
  3. Soldier Feedback Advances Remote Weapon Stations
  4. XM307 Weapons System
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