Rheinmetall Seahawk

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File:Remotely controlled Rheinmetal Seahawk 20mm autocannon, on the TTS Brighton CG 24.jpg
Trinidad and Tobago used a Rheinmetall Seahawk mounting system, bearing a 20mm autocannon, as the main armament on some of its patrol vessels.

The Rheinmetall Seahawk is the maritime adaptation of Rheinmetall's remotely controlled weapon system. A range of calibers can be mounted on the system.[1]

According to Jane's Defence Weekly the system uses the same sensors and servos as the manufacturer's larger naval guns.[2] The manufacturer can provide its low-weight version, mounting an autocannon of up to 40mm, or an ultralight version of the mounting, suitable for mounting machine guns or automatic grenade launchers on small patrol boats.[3]

The mounting is capable of allowing the operator to electronically switch ammunition from two different magazines.[1]

Sensors include an infrared camera, a low-light camera, and a laser range finder.[1]

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