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Overhead Weapons Station (OWS)
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Type Remote Weapon System
Place of origin Israel
Service history
Used by Israel Defense Forces
Production history
Designer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Variants OWS-25, OWS-25R
Specifications
Weight 200kg (7.62mm model)


140kg (12.7mm model)


Caliber 7.62mm, 12.7mm, 25mm
Elevation -20 to 60
Traverse 360

The Rafael Overhead Weapon Station is a Remote Weapon System developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces. It has been superseded by the Rafael Samson Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS).[1] However, the larger Rafael OWS-25 and OWS-25R models are still in production.

Users

The OWS is used on: [2]

Variants

OWS-25 - Carries 25mm auto cannon, 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun and smoke grenade lauanchers. [3]

OWS-25R - Carries 25mm auto cannon, 2 anti-tank missiles and 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun. [4]

Sources

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  1. Samson Jr. RCWS Joins RAFAEL Family.
  2. OWS - 7.62mm 12.7mm.
  3. OWS 25.
  4. OWS 25R.