Reutech Rogue
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The Reutech Rogue remote weapon system is a remotely controlled turret system for weapons ranging from 7.62 mm general purpose machine guns up to 20 mm cannons or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher. A version for anti-tank guided missiles has also been developed. There are versions for land and maritime use manufactured in South Africa by Reutech Solutions.[1]
Features
The control system of both Land and Sea Rogue mounts consists of a console in the ship or vehicle with a display screen for the cameras on the mount and a simple joystick control. The turret is gyro-stabilised and electrically driven. An optical observation and sighting system is mounted on the turret alongside the weapon with a variety of daylight and thermal imaging cameras and laser rangefinder. The standard option includes a 3 field-of-view daylight camera and a Sagem Matis SP cooled thermal night sight. An optional fit consists of a Sagem CM# MR uncooled infrared night sight, a 2 field-of-view day camera and a laser rangerfinder.[2]
Versions
The system is available in various version:
- The "original" Rogue is fitted with an M2 Browning 12.7mm heavy machine gun
- Cradle Rogue can interchangeably use a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun, a 12.7mm machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher[1]
- Super Rogue has a 20x139 mm cannon, either the Denel Land Systems GI-2 or Nexter M693[3]
- Missile Rogue mounts four ZT3 Ingwe anti-tank guided missiles and a 12.7mm heavy machine gun.[4][5]
They are available in Sea or Land configurations for use on ships and boats or armoured vehicles respectively.
In September 2017 a new version, the Rogue Lite, was introduced. Designed for light armoured vehicles, it can be fitted with a 12.7 or 7.62 mm machine gun or a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. A variety of optical sighting systems are offered.[6]
Users
- South African Navy - Two Sea Rogue systems fitted with M2 Browning 12.7mm heavy machine guns are used on the Valour class frigates.[7]
- United Arab Emirates Coast Guard - Sea Rogue is used on 14/16m patrol boats.[1]
- Benin Navy - Three patrol boats equipped with Super Sea Rogue armed with Denel Land Systems GI-2 20mm cannon.[8][9]
- Malaysian Army - placed on their DefTech AV8 Gempita
References
- ^ a b c "Reutech Rogue roars ahead". DefenceWeb. 2010-11-02. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ^ "Control Systems - Dynamic Control". Reutech Solutions. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ^ "Reutech displays Super Rogue weapon mount - Jane's Defence Weekly". Articles.janes.com. 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ^ "Rogue Product Range" (PDF). Reutech Solutions. January 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ^ "Reutech Solutions expands Rogue family - IHS Jane's 360". Janes.com. 2012-09-12. Retrieved 2013-06-29.
- ^ Martin, Guy (15 September 2017). "Reutech releases new Rogue LITE weapon station | defenceWeb". www.defenceweb.co.za. DefenceWeb.co.za. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ Keith Campbell. "SA Navy reviews fleet needs as antipiracy patrol highlights capacity constraints". Engineeringnews.co.za. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ^ "Naval Mid-Cal: Remote-control Cannon Proliferation at Sea". Armada.ch. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- ^ "Naval Weapon Station from Reutech delivered". reutechsolutions.com. Archived from the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
External links
- Official website Archived 2015-05-24 at the Wayback Machine