MOWS GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Manually Operated Weapon Station (MOWS) may be fitted to all transport or combat vehicles. It is fitted over a hatch in the vehicle's
roof.

Fixed Part

• The circular base supports 3 tapered bearing rollers
• Attachment holes on the base allow having it fitted to the vehicle

Revolving part

• A gun ring rail on the 3 rollers, to which the doors hinge is fixed
• A door, forming a shield, supported by 2 arms, with a central hole for the weapon and the cradle trunnions
• An ammunition box support incorporated into the door
• An articulated flap on the door to blank off the central hole
• The door and flap locking mechanism, the latter also enabling elevation lock of the cradle
• The azimuth locking device

Tilting Part

• A weapon cradle
• A cartridge case deflector
• A balance spring (weapon and cradle)

UTILIZATION

• After opening and locking the door and flap, the cradle may tilt freely through the hole
• The weapon is installed rapidly by pinning or locking lever
• The operator, standing, holds the weapon by the grip and uses it for elevation laying. The azimuth movements are by means of the operator's back support
• A second locking position, with the door half open, enables the weapon to be used for anti-aircraft fire

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Weapon

• 5.56\ 7.62 Machine gun
• Standard ammunition box (200 cartridges)

Layings

• AZIMUTH: all azimuths
• ELEVATION: -15° to +45° door open
• +45° to +90° half open

Weight

• Without weapon or ammunition: 58 kg
• With AA 52 and full ammunition box: 76 kg