The above video was put out by Rafael for their version of a heavy (30 mm plus anti-tank missiles) RWS system for IFVs.
What caught my attention and blew my mind was the weight reduction.
I just didn't expect it to be so dramatic.
The manned turret is dead. Long live the RWS.
Imagine what the weight reduction could be if the Marine Corps changed direction, teamed with the Jordanians and put the Falcon Turret on the M1 Abrams?
But more to the point.
We're heading into defense budget hell. If we're going to be in the upgrade mode then one possible starting point could be switching out turrets.
Like the vid shows, the weight reduction is rather dramatic, the firepower equal or greater and with proper sensors and track/tank commander training we should lose little to no situational awareness.
