The Nanuk is a remote weapon station (RWS) used for light and medium calibre weapons which can be installed on any type of armoured vehicles or brown water patrol vessel.[1] It is designed by Rheinmetall Canada, in Quebec, Canada. The word Nanuk (ᓇᓄᖅ) means "polar bear" in Inuktitut.
It is considered to be a third-generation weapon station.[2]
The Nanuk is a remotely-controlled weapon station that can be integrated on various armoured vehicle platforms and used for different mission profiles. The Nanuk weapon station combines full stabilisation, long range day/night all-weather sights and a universal weapon cradle that integrates 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm weapons, and 40 mm automatic grenade launchers.[3]
Several weapons can be mounted to the platform, such as:
The Nanuk is a Canadian design distinct from other Rheinmetall RCWS models.
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