SubscribeARROWS is the world's most advanced remotely operated weapon station.
Truly versatile, it can be equipped with an assortment of machine guns or 40mm grenade launchers. It offers total protection for the operator since it is aimed and fired from beneath the armour. ARROWS is the result of the combined expertise of FN Herstal, global leader in small arms, and Oerlikon Contraves, a leading systems integrator.
ARROWS is designed to fulfil the most demanding operational requirements. Our extensive experience with armed forces worldwide combined with over 100 years experience in ballistics guarantees that the ARROWS will be effective, reliable and easily maintainable.
Missions
- Precise, rapid acquisition and effective destruction of land, sea and air targets, either fixed or mobile, up to 2,500m
- Ideally suited to vehicle self-protection, perimeter defence, observation, reconnaissance and area surveillance
Application
- Designed for easy integration into any type of vehicle (LVs, LAVs, AIFVs,…)
Benefits
Firing accuracy (M2S):
dispersion :standard deviation <1m @ 800m
precision <0.6m @ 800m
Versatile modular system:
accepts 7.62 GPMG, .50 Cal M2S, .50 Cal M3S machine guns and automatic grenade launchers
Remote operation concept:
- Fully operable and serviced from under armor
- Emergency mode of operation in case of power failure
- High ammo capacity (up to 500 7.62 rounds and 300 .50 Cal rounds)
Stable operation performance within complete elevation limits:
360° capability, +55° elevation, -20° depression, 'no fire' limitations
Guaranteed performance under severe environmental conditions:
the weapon cover provides full protection against weather
Target acquisition system with day and night capability:
- Day sight CCD camera
- Thermal Imager Night Vision System (uncooled)
- Increased hit probability : with use of the UNIQUE high rate of fire (1,100 rpm) M3S .50 Cal machine gun
Soft recoil mount:
- Optimized firing performance
- Minimized level of shocks and vibrations
Cook-off prevention of the weapon
Weapon management system
- Ammunition counter Single mode vs burst firing mode
- "End-of-belt" cut-off system
- Adjustable burst length
Modular configuration: performance can be enhanced with the following options:
- Stabilisation for firing on the move
- Target tracking system
- Ballistic protection for hostile environment
- Laser range finder and ballistic computer for sighting improvement
- Embedded trainer, for increased operator performance
- Built-in test for failure detection
- Thermal cooled camera
- Sight system with cleaning and de-icing / de-fogging
- Remote operation - system can be controlled from sheltered location, up to 30m from vehicle
- Networkable system linked through vehicle comms
- Links and cases collector
- Smoke Grenade Launchers
Technical data:
• Weigth - above deck equipment :
M58S ( incl. ammo and weapon): < 240 kg
M2S & M3S (incl. ammo and weapon): <270 kg
• Weight - below deck equipment (M58S/M2S/M3S): < 30 kg
• Overall heigth: 725 mm
• Elevation angle: + 55°
• Depression angle: - 20°
• Traverse angle: N x 360°
• Ammo box capacity:
-7.62 Cal, 500 Rounds
-.50 Cal300 Rounds
• Min tracking speed: < 0.5 mrad/sec
• Max traverse rate: > 45°/sec
• Max elevation rate: > 30°/sec
• Weapon accuracy :
- dispersion Sp < 1 m @ 800m
- precision < 0.6 m @ 800m
• Display unit (Integrated heater): 800 x 600 pixels - LCD screen
• Day imaging system / field of view: NFOV 5° x 3.75°
(continuous zoom):WFOV 15° x 11.25°
• Night imaging system: Dual FOV
