trackfire rws

remote weapon
and sensor system
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OBJECTIVE MAXIMUM PROTECTION

DESIGN MODULAR
ARENA SEA and LAND

FORCE MULTIPLIER
Today’s service personnel face an ever-evolving battlefield and must react
instantly to the demands of every situation. Saab offers critical solutions,
capable of responding to all threats – whatever form they may take.

The family of Trackfire Remote Weapon

Stations (RWS) builds on over 40 years
of developing electro-optic fire control
platforms for land and naval environments.
The operator benefits from a fully stabilised,
remotely operated weapon (or weapons)
and sensor system which provides cutting-
edge performance in both domains. The
Trackfire RWS is designed for use on
all types of military platforms including
vehicles, vessels and static emplacements.

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PINPOINT ACCURACY STABILISED INDEPENDENT LINE

OF SIGHT (SILOS)
Delivering on-target effects whilst ensuring
that collateral damage is avoided is essential The unique configuration of the
to any user. The Trackfire RWS provides the Trackfire RWS SILOS variant provides a
hit performance required to engage threats true stabilised independent line of sight. As
under all conditions. the Sensor Module is decoupled from the
weapon axes and independently stabilised,
the operator is able to maintain line of sight
with the target, thereby greatly reducing
target acquisition times. As such, complex
engagement sequences involving repetitive
target lasing can be carried out with ease.
Furthermore, the gun can be elevated to
a non-threatening position whilst still
allowing the Sensor Module two degrees
of freedom with respect to the weapon.

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TAILORED OPERATION

The Trackfire RWS provides exceptional WeaponS: A wide range of small, medium Sensor Module (SM): As a self-
capabilities across the full operational and heavy machine guns, Automatic Grenade contained sub-system, the Sensor Module
spectrum and enhances force Launchers (AGL), lightweight medium calibre provides CCD TV, IR and Laser Range
multiplication through reliability, superior cannons, as well as Non-Lethal Effects (NLE) Finder (LRF) channels for the operator.
hit performance and adaptable modularity. can be integrated, many of which can be The modular approach allows for a wide
The system consists of the following simultaneously mounted to enable a graded range of visual and infra-red sensors to be
components: effects capability. integrated. A wash/wipe or jet nozzle wash
capability can also be incorporated.
OPERATOR’S CONSOLE: Consisting
of the Fire Control Panel (FCP), Control
Handle (CH) and Gunners Display (GD),
the Operator’s Console is intuitive to
operate. The menu structure has a simple
hierarchy to ensure the operator is able
to maintain a visual perspective of the
situation picture via the GD, whilst
simultaneously having access to all
system primary functionality.

Optional enhancements:
• Video Tracker Module (VTM)
• Smoke Grenade Launchers (SGL)
• Integrated Gunnery Trainer (IGT)
• Coaxial weapon mounting (including Non-Lethal Effects)
• Dual command
• Integration to a Defensive Aids Suite (DAS)
• Ballistic armour packages
• Laser Target Designator

COMPONENT OPERATOR’S CONSOLE

ROLE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
BENEFIT INTUITIVE TARGET ENGAGEMENT

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Ease of Integration Firepower MOBILITY

The complete Trackfire RWS system The Trackfire RWS delivers exceptional Trackfire RWS is designed to meet all
has been developed to integrate with accuracy, facilitating reduced ammunition operational requirements, ranging from
a wide range of platforms and usage and peace of mind with regard to small craft in severe weather conditions
complimentary equipment. collateral damage. The VTM can reduce to Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV)
the engagement sequence by as much as moving at high speed through challenging
Functional Description 50 percent, whilst allowing the operator terrain. Its exceptional on-the-move
to focus on finely adjusting the hit point capability ensures superior target
The Trackfire RWS has been developed
so that selected areas of a target can be acquisition and engagement even under the
with the operator in mind. All primary
engaged with pinpoint accuracy. most demanding moving target and host
functionality is ergonomically presented,
platform scenarios.
ensuring that Surveillance and Target
Protection
Acquisition (STA) cycles are near
Integrated Survivability
instantaneous without the operator having For maximum crew protection, all
to break visual contact with the GD. Dual Trackfire RWS operations can be performed Careful system design has created a highly
command facilitates shared capabilities, from below armour or deck. As an option, survivable system with a low profile
shorter response times and reduced sensor- a Trackfire variant with ammunition Feed (reduced signature) and with critical
to-shooter cycles. Fully prepared for the From Below Armour (FFBA) can also be components mounted under armour or
integration into other platform systems, offered for certain weapon configurations. deck. A layered system design approach
target and image data can be passed both Sensor imagery from the Trackfire RWS ensures that the Trackfire RWS can act
within the platform as well as to and from can be distributed via a Local Area Network as another node in a detector/effecter
other systems. (LAN) and displayed where required inside relationship for the host platform’s
the platform. This overcomes the loss of survivability suite.
situational awareness incurred by removing
the gunner from the platform hatch or deck.

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ONE SYSTEM EVERY MISSION

Saab’s systems work for you, whatever your service, theatre of operation or
mission. The Trackfire RWS is designed for use on every type of military vehicle
and vessel. It can be adapted and integrated to fit all operations, making it a
key component both on land and sea.

operational
availability
Through-Life Support

The design of Trackfire RWS ensures a

system built for the battlefield, providing
excellent reliability under demanding
environmental conditions. The concept is
based on common standards and a truly
modular design, allowing for minimal
maintenance efforts and lowest possible
life cycle costs. A robust, simple design and
minimal moving parts mean that only basic
field maintenance and standard equipment is
required for the first level of support.
These features, coupled with the ease of use,
Built In Test (BIT) functionality, training and
documentation package and extensive depot
level services, enables the Trackfire RWS
Technology Transfer
to meet the most demanding operational
availability requirements. The Trackfire RWS has evolved from a Saab has more than 30 years of experience
dedicated partnership with our customers. and a strong track record of successful
At depot level, services such as technical performance on offset programmes.
We believe in growing and adapting to
support to the first and second line, spare Without exception, we have fulfilled and
suit our partner’s needs now and in the
part provisioning and major repairs can be exceeded our offset obligations worldwide.
future. Our design philosophy for the
conducted both at customer premises or at
Trackfire RWS facilitates Transfer of Choosing Saab as your partner is not just
Saab’s own sites. An integration capability for
Technology and local production. This an economic decision; it is a decision that
new sub-units and features enables system
ensures that the user has local support and will provide you with new opportunities to
and service life expansion and can meet
a long term relationship through which further enhance your capabilities.
changing operational needs.
future upgrades can be sourced.

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Trackfire RWS mounted on Combat Boat 90 Trackfire RWS SILOS with LW25 on Patria AMV

Trackfire RWS SILOS with GMG and MAG58 on Patria AMV

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