The Rheinmetall Seahawk is the maritime adaptation of

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's remotely controlled weapon system. A range of calibers can be mounted on the system. According to ''

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'' the system uses the same sensors and servos as the manufacturer's larger naval guns. The manufacturer can provide its low-weight version, mounting an autocannon of up to 40mm, or an ultralight version of the mounting, suitable for mounting

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s or

automatic grenade launcher An automatic grenade launcher (AGL) or grenade machine gun is a grenade launcher that is capable of fully automatic fire, and is typically loaded with either an ammunition belt or magazine. These weapons are often mounted on vehicles or helicopter ...

s on small patrol boats. The mounting is capable of allowing the operator to electronically switch ammunition from two different magazines. Sensors include an infrared camera, a low-light camera, and a laser range finder.

References

{{Reflist, refs= {{cite news , url = http://www.msi-dsl.com/products/seahawk-a1/ , title = MSI-DS SEAHAWK DS A1 , work = MSI Defence Systems Limited , author = , date = , archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20190523215629/http://www.msi-dsl.com/products/seahawk-a1/ , archivedate = 2019-05-23 , accessdate = 2019-12-05 , quote = The system incorporates an advanced gun fire control system, including video auto tracker and a continuous lead angle predictor. The coaxially mounted sensors offer full target tracking throughout the engagement envelope and provide highly accurate and precise gunfire. , url-status = live {{cite news , url = https://www.janes.com/article/91137/first-order-for-gun-dsei19d3 , title = First order for gun SEI19D3 , work =

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, date = 2015-09-25 , archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20191206004221/https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/naval-exhibitions/2015/dsei-2015-naval-show-daily-news/3122-msi-defence-showcased-full-size-model-of-its-new-seahawk-ul-naval-gun-system-at-dsei-2015.html , archivedate = 2019-12-06 , accessdate = 2019-12-05 , quote = SEAHAWK UL features a large ready ammo capacity, a video auto tracker, a ballistic computer and predictor and an ergonomic control console with high resolution display. , url-status = live Remote weapon stations Rheinmetall