CSAMM TUSK

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Subject: CSAMM TUSK
stinger 2/12/2008 1:18:09 AM

"More Machineguns is Better"

The Counter-Sniper/Anti-Materiel Mount (CSAMM) is a heavy, tank-appended mount for the Browning, M2HB machinegun. The CSAMM Mount can be easily adapted accept the M240 machinegun. CSAMM provides tank crews with additional machinegun firepower demanded in the Urban Combat environment. CSAMM enables tank crews to engage enemy snipers, RPG Teams, IEDS/VBIEDS or other enemy targets up close or out to 2000 meters, with the Caliber .50, using the tank's fire control system (FCS). CSAMM provides tank crews a means to destroy point and area targets in urban areas while reducing collateral damage. With CSAMM, the rate of fire for the M2HB, Cal .50 machinegun, is controlled by the GUNMASTERS' Rate of Fire System (RFS). The RFS allows the Tank Commander (TC) or Gunner (GNR) to arm the CSAMM weapon system and to select single shot or full automatic fire for effective target servicing. The system allows the main gun or the 7.62mm coax to be fired simultaneously with the M2HB mounted on the CSAMM, placing a very high volume of fire on tough targets.

With CSAMM, the Caliber .50 on the Abrams tank can be fired with precision accuracy during limited visibility or at night.

FOR BEST ACCURACY & RANGE WITH CSAMM, USE CALIBER.50, SABOTED LIGHT ARMOR PENETRATOR (SLAP): DODIC: A518

HBM2, Cal.50 shown below with M903/M962 SLAP/SLAP-T (DODIC: A518, 4-1 LKD M9 for HBM2)

#2. CSAMM for Tank Urban Combat Training.

In the MOUT/Urban Gunnery Training Mode, CSAMM can be used with the M2HB, Cal.50 Machinegun, M3 Barrel Recoil Amplifier [NSN: 1005-01-323-5406], DVC 07-63, and Cal .50, Plastic, Short Range Training Ammunition (SRTA) [DODIC: A602, 4-M858 BALL/1-M860 TRACER]. Using SRTA, tank crews can readily utilize the CSAMM in it's intended role as a Counter-Sniper/Anti-Materiel Weapon at many MOUT training sites without significant damage to the buildings and facilities. CSAMM can also double as a main gun sub-caliber device by firing in the single shot mode. CSAMM's use in Tank Urban Combat Training greatly enhances realism for the tank crews as they train the way they will fight (with real bullets).

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ILWS (ORCWS 7.62)

Elbit System's subsidiary EFW recently won its first major US order for remotely operated weapon station - the company will supply 450 overhead remotely controlled weapon stations (ORCWS 7.62) to be operated by the loaders on US Marine Corps M1A1 tanks. Designated Improved Loader's Weapon Station (ILWS) by the US Marines, the systems are mounted as 'add-on' to the turret roof, without penetration required into the vehicle's deck. It maintains a low silhouette and its fully stabilized weapon and sensor mount and soft recoil mechanism, offering high accuracy fire. The lightweight (<95 kg net weight, without weapon or ammo) electrically operated system mounts an M240B machine gun and 690 rounds (upgradable to 1150).

eloading can be performed in less than a minute. The weapon is operated remotely from inside the tank facilitating weapon aiming, firing, charging and stoppage clearing.
ILWS uses an uncooled thermal viewer, developed specifically for this application. A similar system is currently being evaluated to equip the Israeli Merkava Mk4 tanks.

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