Remote-controlled naval weapon station mounting a 20mm M621 cannon with electro-optical fire control for close-in defense of surface combatants against asymmetric threats, small fast attack craft, UAVs, and floating mines. Features day/night optics with thermal imaging, laser rangefinder, and automatic target tracking. Rate of fire of 900 rounds per minute with effective range of 2,000 metres. Extremely compact and lightweight design suitable for installation on vessels from patrol boats to frigates. Installed on FDI Belharra frigates, Mistral-class LHDs, and other French Navy vessels. Also adopted by export customers on Naval Group-built warships.
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- Compact 2.2t for small vessel installation
- 3-second response time
- EO/IR fire control for clear-weather precision
- 1,000 RPM rate of fire
- Low cost vs Phalanx/Goalkeeper
- 2,000m range very short
- Single barrel limits sustained fire
- 20mm caliber limited vs fast missiles
- No radar tracking — relies on EO/IR
- Weather limits effectiveness
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