Army Guide

Designation:	RLS 609 CH
Manufacturer:	Rheinmetall Defence
Product type:	Turrets
Name:	Weapon station

Mission:

Armament for wheeled vehicles i.e.

Combating ground targets / Special mission

Self-defence

Market:

Switzerland 48 (609 CH on Piranha III 8x8)

Wheeled vehicles

Main features

Weapon station (no seat)

Electrical gun laying system

Optical sighting equipment

Specifications:
Property	Value
Main weapon caliber (mm)	12.7
Crew	1

Product		Amount
Included in:
	48 (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier)	1
	Piranha III 8x8 (Wheeled armoured personnel carrier)	1

Has folowing part:
Total		Amount
	M2HB (Anti-aircraft machine gun)	1

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RLS 609 CH

RLS 609 CH