Samson Mk II RWS
Enhanced Survivability Multiple Weapon Station
Setting the RWS Standard
Benefits
Based on Rafael’s Samson
Mk I - the operationally
deployed 30mm RWS
High survivability - low
silhouette – with under-armor
reloading
High hit and kill probability
More cost-effective than manned
turret
Day/night operation and
endurance under extreme
conditions
Full day/night “hunt-kill”
capabilities
Compatibility with any 6x6 or
8x8 AFV
TM
Enhanced Lethality with High Supports Mission Diversity
Survivability - Samson Mk II Sets The Samson Mk II enables forces to
the RWS Standard effectively close the fire loop with
Like its predecessor, the Samson varying degrees of firepower, from
Mk II is a dual-axis, gyro- 7.62mm on the coaxial machine
stabilized, dual-sight (Gunner and gun, through 23mm to 40mm
Commander) remote-controlled main gun (western and eastern
weapon system capable of versions) and up to ATGM (Anti-
mounting multiple weapons. Tank Guided Missile) engagement
ranges. This gives forces mission
The Samson Mk II offers significant
flexibility in both urban and open
improvements, including lower
country scenarios, with maximum
silhouette, optional armor
survivability for the vehicle and
protection, and improved
crew.
hit accuracy, boosted crew
survivability with under-armor
reloading, increased rigidity and
higher gun elevation capabilities -
all which enable improved combat
continuity.
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Features
Very low silhouette
High accuracy owing to
increased RWS rigidity
Under-armor (patented feature)
ammunition reloading system
Gun elevation to +70º
Enables hatch-out operation
commander situational awareness
Safe movement and firing
provisions (ACS/FIS)
Interfaces with any C2 and C4I
system
Survivability by Design
The Samson Mk II RWS boosts
crew survivability by eliminating
deck penetration. Additional
crew protection is provided by a
dedicated (Rafael patent-pending)
in-hull reloading system. And for
the vehicle itself, Samson Mk II
RWS’s low-silhouette geometry
enables the host platform’s surfaces
to easily accommodate protective
armor ranging from STANAG Level
1 to 4.

Technical Specifications

Specification Parameter
1 Overall Combat Weight (including main and ±1500 kg
secondary weapons, full ammunition load, external
and internal units, ATGM Missile Launcher and 2
missiles) (excluding additional armor protection
2 Armor-Protection (optional) Can support up to STANAG Levels 1-4
3 Weapons (partial list) • M242 25mm gun
• Main Armament • Mk44 30mm gun
• 2A42 30mm gun
• Secondary Armament • 7.62mm Machine Gun
• 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL)
(optional)
• Effectors (optional) • Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) launcher
• Smoke Grenade Launcher (SGL)
4 Ammunition Types - ready for use
• 23mm - 40mm • 200 rounds, including ABM
• AGL 40mm (optional) • 32 rounds
• 7.62mm • 230 rounds
• Missiles for ATGM launcher • 2 missiles
• SGL • Up to 8
5 Ammunition Reloading Rafael’s dedicated under-armor reloading capability
for continuous fire
6 Traverse Range n•360º
7 Elevation Range –20º±1 to +70º±1
Note: Depression range may be limited by vehicle
structure.
8 Power supply 24 VDC – Nominal (18-32 VDC)
9 Power Consumption
• Average power consumption • <90A at 28VDC

Ordnance and Protection Division

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