Trackfire RWS - Saab

TRACKFIRE RWS
REMOTE WEAPON
AND SENSOR SYSTEM

TRACKFIRE RWS
FORCE MULTIPLIER
Soldiers today face a constantly evolving battlefield and must react instantly
to the demands of every situation. Saab offers critical solutions, capable of
responding to the threat – whatever form it may take.
The Trackfire Remote Weapon Station (RWS)
is based on over 40 years of developing
stabilised electro-optic platforms for the
land and naval arenas. The user benefits
from a next-generation, lightweight, fully
stabilised and remotely operated weapon and
sensor system which provides cutting edge
performance in both of these domains. The
Trackfire RWS is designed for use on all types
of military platforms, including vehicles,
vessels and static emplacements.
FleXiBle TechnOlOGY
Flexibility is key to the success of the
Trackfire RWS. Compact and modular, it
has the capabilities to be integrated into a
wide range of platforms. Adaptable to every
situation, the system has the ability to be
tailored to meet the particular needs of each
mission. A building block design philosophy
ensures that Trackfire RWS can be configured
and deployed to meet any threat – whatever
the conditions.
OBJECTIVE
DESIGN
ARENA
Optional enhancements are wide-ranging
and include the following:
• Video Tracker Module (VTM)
• Smoke Grenade Launchers (SGL)
• Integrated laser trainer
• Coaxial weapon mounting (including
Non-Lethal Effects)
MaXiMUM PROTecTiOn
MOdUlaR
land and Sea
• Dual command
• Integration with a Defensive Aids Suite
(DAS)
• Appliqué armour
• Laser designator
• Specialised Electro-Optics (EO)

TRACKFIRE RWS
TAILORED OPERATION
Trackfire RWS provides exceptional
capabilities across the full operational
spectrum and enhances force multiplication
through reliability, superior hit performance
and modular enhancement. The Trackfire
RWS consists of the following components:
human Machine interface (hMi):
Consisting of the Fire Control Panel (FCP),
Control Handle (CH) and display, the
HMI is simple to operate, ergonomic and
multi-functional. The menu structure has
maintained a flat hierarchy to ensure that the
operator can retain a visual perspective of
the HMI display whilst having access to all
primary functionality of the system.
Weapon: Includes a wide range of small,
medium and heavy machine guns as
well as automatic grenade launchers and
Non-Lethal Effects (NLE) which can be
mounted simultaneously.
Sensor Module (SM): Allows for a
wide range of day and night fire control
capabilities to be integrated. The SM can
also be configured with a wash/wipe system.
COMPONENT
ROLE
BENEFIT
The Sensor Module (SM) has night and day capabilities with superior hit performance across the full
operational spectrum.
eaSe OF inTeGRaTiOn
The Trackfire RWS has been developed with a
focus on complete system integration with a
wide range of platforms and equipment. As
a lightweight, self-contained weapon station
with a low centre of gravity, the Trackfire RWS
can be mounted on different interfaces,
thereby reducing system height and
increasing overall survivability. Integration
risk and platform modifications are kept to
a minimum and the system has little or no
effect on the platform’s overall perform ance.
FUncTiOnal deScRiPTiOn
The Trackfire RWS has been developed with
the user in mind; all primary functionality is
ergonomically laid out to the operator, ensuring
that the Surveillance and Target Acquisition
(STA) process is near-instantaneous without
the operator having to break visual contact
with the display. Dual command enables
shared capabilities, shorter response times
and reduced sensor-to-shooter cycles. Fully
prepared for integration into other platform
systems, target data can be passed both
within the platform and to and from other
C4I systems.
FiRePOWeR
The Trackfire RWS is one of the most
accurate systems on the market, facilitating
reduced ammunition usage and peace of
mind with regard to collateral damage. The
VTM can reduce the engagement sequence
by as much as 50 percent and the hit point
can be adjusted so that selected areas of a
hUMan Machine inTeRFace
MUlTi-FUncTiOnal
SiMPle OPeRaTiOn
target can be engaged with pinpoint accuracy.
The slew to cue and state-of-the-art automatic
search and track functionality, combined
with the unrivalled slewing speed of the
Trackfire RWS, shorten the sensor-to-shooter
cycle and provide the necessary force in the
shortest possible time.
PROTecTiOn
For maximum crew protection, all Trackfire
RWS operations can be performed from
below armour or deck, including ammunition
Feed From Below Armour (FFBA). A low
ammunition warning can be coupled with
a fire inhibit signal to ensure that a new belt
of ammunition can be linked to the existing
belt. To overcome the loss of situational
awareness incurred by removing the gunner
from the platform hatch, sensor imagery
from the Trackfire RWS can be distributed
via a Local Area Network (LAN) and
displayed where required inside the platform.
inTeGRaTed SURvivaBiliTY
Careful system design has created a highly
survivable system with a low profile, reduced
signature management and with all critical
components mounted under armour or deck.
A layered system design approach ensures
that the Trackfire RWS can act as another
node in a detector/effecter relationship for
the host platform’s survivability suite.
MOBiliTY
The exceptional on the move capability of
the Trackfire RWS ensures superior target
acquisition and engagement even under the
most demanding moving target and host
platform scenarios.

TRACKFIRE RWS
ONE SYSTEM EVERY MISSION
Saab’s systems work for you, whatever your service, theatre of operation or
mission. The Trackfire RWS is designed for use on every type of military vehicle
and vessel. It can be adapted and integrated to fit all operations, making it a
key component whether on land or sea.
Choosing Saab as your partner is not just
an economic decision; it is a decision that
will provide you with new opportunities to
further enhance your capabilities.
ThROUGh liFe SUPPORT
Saab provides ongoing support solutions to
meet the changing needs of our customers.
Our technology is flexible and scalable, as
well as being adaptable and upgradeable.
The Trackfire RWS is based on modular
technology, providing an innovative and
flexible solution when fully integrated with
existing systems. With the power of support
and information you are in control of threats
no matter when or where they may occur.
ReliaBiliTY
Due to the simple and robust system design,
the Trackfire RWS has a minimum of moving
parts, requiring only basic field maintenance
and the need for standard tools during
missions. The building block design ensures
a system built for the modern battlefield,
providing reliability under the most
demanding conditions.
MOdUlaRiTY
The Trackfire RWS product concept is based
on common standards and a truly modular
design which allows for independent
component lifecycles, reducing maintenance
efforts to achieve a reliable growth path.
This en sures cost-effective future upgrades
and enables components to be added or
replaced based on common services and
infrastructure, without adding to the training
and logistic overhead.
TechnOlOGY TRanSFeR
The Trackfire RWS has evolved from a
dedicated partnership with our customers.
Saab believes in growing and adapting to
suit our partners’ needs now and in the
future. We provide the capabilities to be able
to produce and support equipment such as
the Trackfire RWS in your own facilities and
with your own staff. The Trackfire RWS has
been designed with longevity in mind and the
ability to be upgraded with minimum impact.

TRACKFIRE RWS
Trackfire RWS mounted on Combat Boat 90.
Technical daTa
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Trackfire RWS mounted on Patria XA-203.
BaSic SYSTeM SPeciFicaTiOn addiTiOnal inFORMaTiOn
Weight (weapon and sensor platform) From 140 kg*
Height (weapon and sensor platform) From 660 mm*
Elevation range -20° to +55°* Increased elevation range available*
Aiming speed Up to 150°/s
Slewing speed More than 360°/s
Stabilisation performance 0.4 mrad RMS (typical)
Armament 12.7 mm HMG, 40 mm AGL, 7.62 mm or 5.56 mm MG Coaxial configuration
Ready Rounds: Ammunition Feed From Below Armour (FFBA) optional
12.7 mm More than 300*
40 mm More than 48*
7.62 mm or 5.56 mm More than 900*
Sensor Suite: A wide range of sensors and rangefinders can be integrated
CCD colour TV Continuous zoom 2.3° (NFOV) to 42° (WFOV)
Thermal Imager 8-12 μm, 640 x 480 FPA, 2 FOV
Laser Rangefinder Eye-safe class 1, 7500 m (best conditions)
Power supply 28 V DC
Communication interfaces CAN, Ethernet, RS422, RS232
Video Analogue/digital
* Depending on configuration.

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Doc. id: P-300084 – eng - ver 1 – January 2009