The STAMP is a lightweight remote controlled weapon stations manufactured by Aselsan of

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. It can be fitted with either a 7.62 mm / 12.7 mm

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or a 40 mm

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Overview

The system stabilizer allows gun to remain on target as the platform beneath it moves. The mounting does not penetrate the platform, making it relatively simple to fit the weapon to ships. It's modular structure enables for upgrades and options according to customer needs. Similar to most other small caliber RCWS its electroptical suit is fixed with its gun. However, Aselsan made a upgraded variant STAMP-2 which has a surveillance mode with independently movable electroptical suit. 200 (12.7 mm) rounds are carried on the mounting inside magazine. The mount can traverse 360° when elevate between -15° to +55°. The system can be used during day and night under various weather. There is also a manual operation mode as a back-up.

STAMP-G

Although the system is a variant of STAMP, it is mainly designed to fitted with 12.7 mm GAU-19/A three-barrel rotary heavy machine gun. It can also be fitted with either a 12.7 mm M2HB

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, 7.62 mm

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or a 40 mm MK 19

. The system stabilizer allows gun to remain on target as the platform beneath it moves. The mounting does not penetrate the platform (except cables), making it relatively simple to fit the weapon to ships. It's modular structure enables for upgrades and options according to customer needs. 500 (12.7 mm) rounds are carried on the mounting inside magazine. The mount can traverse 360° when elevate between -15° to +55°. The system can be used during day and night under various weather. There is also a manual operation mode as a back-up.

References

{{Reflist Remote weapon stations Aselsan products Military equipment introduced in the 2010s