For all types of military platforms
The Trackfire Remote Weapon Station (Trackfire RWS) is designed to be used on any platform - it is capable of firing on the move and provide aerial cover while fixed to naval ships and land vehicles, as well as being deployed to stationary defence positions.
Stabilised Independent Line of Sight (SILOS)
The Trackfire RWS's unique configuration provides a true SILOS. As the independently stabilised sensor module is decoupled from the weapon’s axes (and hence isolated from weapon recoil effects), the operator is able to maintain the line of sight on the target, thereby greatly reducing target acquisition times.
Furthermore, this configuration enables a target to be continuously lased during the engagement sequence; thereby providing a true comprehensive ballistic calculation including 3D target prediction.
Ease of integration
The Trackfire RWS has been developed to integrate on to a wide range of platforms and with complimentary equipment. This allows the customer to decide on the level of desired integration: from a complete standalone solution to a fully integrated, networked sub-system.
Features
The Trackfire RWS provides exceptional capabilities across the full operational spectrum and enhances force multiplication through reliability, superior hit performance and adaptable flexibility.
Trackfire RWS consists of the following main units:
Director Unit (DU)
- Sensor Module (SM)
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
- Gunners Display (GD)
- Fire Control Panel (FCP)
- Control Handle (CH)
- Video Tracker (VT)
Trackfire RWS provides the hit performance required to engage threats effectively under all conditions. Trackfire has been developed with the operator in mind.
All primary functionality is ergonomically presented on the HMI, ensuring that Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) cycles are near instantaneous without the operator having to break visual contact with the Gunners Display.
A dual command facilitates shared capabilities, shorter response times and reduced sensor-to-shooter cycles. Fully prepared for the integration into other platform systems, target and image data can be transmitted within the platform as well as to and from other systems and platforms.
Firepower
A wide range of weapon effectors (including complimentary solution such as non-lethal effectors and jammers) can be mounted, often in combination with one another.
The operator is able to select which mounted weapon to use with just a switch of a button on the HMI – the embedded fire control computer does the rest.
Examples of delivered weapons integrations are:
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M2 HMG 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
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FN MAG 58 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun
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Mk19 40x53 mm grenade launcher
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H&K GMG 40x53 mm grenade launcher
- Missiles
Effective C-UAS capability
The Trackfire RWS sets a new standard in UAS countermeasure capabilities. It is specifically engineered to tackle the evolving threat of UAS across all engagement distances. The Trackfire RWS enhances airspace security, but also minimises ammunition usage without compromising effectiveness. The ability to precisely target and neutralise UAS threats with fewer rounds represents a significant advancement in operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
The clip below shows how a Trackfire RWS with a FN MAG 58 7,62 mm machine gun is used to neutralize drones. The Saab Giraffe 1X multi-mission radar is used in the demo. Note the jammer mounted on the Trackfire RWS for non-kinetic engagement.
Integrated survivability
For maximum crew protection, all Trackfire RWS operations can be performed from below armour or deck, thereby increasing their fightability whilst removing them from harm’s way.
Graceful degradation also ensures system functionality in the event of battlefield damage or a malfunction and a reversionary mode ensures that full crew-served operation is still possible.
Mobility
Trackfire RWS is designed to meet all operational requirements, ranging from small craft in severe weather conditions to Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) moving at high speed through challenging terrain – all whilst engaging the target with the highest degree of precision.
Options
Integration of different type of effectors/functions:
- Jammer
- Missiles
- Smoke Grenade Launcher (SGL)
- Dazzler / Pointer
- Spotlight
- Speaker
- Lightweight medium caliber cannon
- Dual command
- Appliqué armour
- Integration with platform sub-systems, including:
- Battlefield Management Systems (BMS) / Combat Management System (CMS)
- Navigation Systems
- Defensive Aides Suites (DAS)
- Video Distribution System (VDS)
In use
Saab has delivered the Trackfire RWS to the armed forces of Finland, Sweden and other nations for land and amphibious/naval applications. The naval platforms range from combat boats to missile boats. Different levels of integration to new and existing systems on the platforms have been performed.
Technical specification
Sensor
- Cooled IRV-sensor in spectral band 3 – 5 µm
- IRV-sensor is equipped with electrical image processing (NIR- and polarization filter)
- Day camera with 40°- 2° optical zoom
- Laser Range Finder (LRF) (Class 1, Eyesafe): >4000 meter, <+/- 5 m
- Elevation: -20° to +55
- Azimuth (side): +/-15° relative DU azimuth axis
Armament
- Example primary weapons: M2 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
- Example secondary weapon: FN MAG 58 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun
- Elevation -20° till +55°
- Azimuth: nx360°
Movement
- Angular velocity az & el: 120 deg/s (max)
- Acceleration az & el: 400 deg/s²
Environmental data
- Temperature (operational): -30°C to +55°C
- EMC according to MIL-STD-461F and MIL-STD-810G
Weight & volume
- Director Unit: ~280 kg (excl. weapons and ammunition)
- Height: ~950 mm
- Width: ~1050 mm
