Turret Stabilization & Fire Control
We provide expertise in precision turret control, stabilization, and ammunition handling. We design and manufacture innovative multi-axis controllers, linear and rotary elevation actuators, and rotary azimuth actuators. These solutions meet and exceed the demanding requirements of many combat vehicle control applications, and do so with unparalleled power-density. These designs are applicable for future Light Armored Vehicle upgrades.
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Overview
Moogdesigns, manufactures and integrates weapon systems, sub-systems, and products for a variety of global military vehicle platforms. You can gain access to the expertise in fire control, gun control, weapon stabilization, and weapons integration found on over 30 of the world鈥檚 leading military vehicle platforms including manned and unmanned turrets as well as remote weapon stations. Small (e.g. 12.7mm), medium (e.g. 30mm), and large caliber (e.g. 155mm) weapons are equally supported by Moogtechnology.
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MoogControl System Capabilities
Moogdesigns, builds, and integrates precision motion control systems for ammunition handling, turret controls, and gun laying. Our systems suit application from large caliber artillery, to main battle tanks, naval guns, and small armaments.
Features:
- Full MIL Housings
- Optional Mounting Features
- User Configurable Interface and Servo Tuning
- Selectable Motion Profiles
- Lightweight Assembly
- Manual Drive Option
- Low Inertia, Preloaded Gear Boxes
- Drive Options include Direct Drive Rotary Drives and Linear Actuators
- "No-Shift" Manual Drive Options
- EM Failsafe Brake for Load Retention
| Specifications | |
| Supply Voltage | 18V - 32 VDC, 270 VDC, 600 VDC |
| Environmental Specification | Complies with MIL-STD-810E |
| EMC Specification | Complies with MIL-STD-461E |
| Interfaces | CAN-Bus and Position Sensor Interfaces |
| Self Protection | Over-Current and Over-Temperature / Status Information and BIT |
| Loop Closures | Position, Velocity, Torque / PLC Functionality |
| Output Power | 2.0 kW to 90.0 kW |
Success Stories
MoogExpertise Supports RCH 155 鈥� One of the World鈥檚 Most-Advanced Barrelled Artillery Systems and a Key Element for Future Joint Operations
To support superior performance Moogwas chosen to supply motion control and automation technologies for the RCH 155. Multiple MoogEuropean facilities are delivering high-performance gun actuation technology to KNDS. Deliverables include among other items, the speed stabilized Turret Drive System (TDS). Customers depend on our design, development and manufacturing of drives and electronics as well as our system integration capabilities. Moogis a key enabler of RCH 155 capability as the world鈥檚 first ever speed-stabilized howitzer.
鈥淢oogis proud to team with KNDS Deutschland in bringing this critically needed capability to the world,鈥� said Jason Weiss, Land Systems Director at MoogInc. 鈥淲e will celebrate first deliveries of our 100% European designed, developed, and built solutions for the RCH 155 in Summer 2024.鈥�
MoogHigh-Performance Gun Turret Technologies Enable CV90 Specialist Variants
Moogproven gun turret drive systems have enabled multiple specialist variants of the BAE Systems H盲gglunds AB CV90 family of combat vehicles for three decades. From the CV90120 known for its exceptional firepower, to the world鈥檚 most capable infantry fighting vehicle in service: the CV9035 IFV, to the CV9030 IFV which is leading the way into the future, Moogtechnologies continue to support the versatile CV90 vehicle variants with bespoke drives and controllers designed and manufactured from MoogGermany and MoogIreland Operations.
鈥淲e are honored Moogwas selected to provide the gun drive systems for CV90 variants fielded in Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Finland, Netherlands, Denmark, and Estonia,鈥� noted Jason Weiss, Land Systems Director at MoogInc. 鈥淢ooglooks forward to continuing the supply of these capable systems for vehicles planned for use in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Sweden and other contested countries.鈥�
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