Naval Weapons

THE DS25 & DS30 SERIES GUN MOUNT

Highly acclaimed, the MSI naval weapon system fulfils a multi role requirement and is fitted to all classes of vessel as a primary armament on patrol craft and MCM vessels and as secondary armament for frigates and larger vessels.

Known as the DS25/30 series, it is gyro stabilised, electrically operated and self contained gun mounting featuring a choice of cannon, control mode and sights. It has low magnetic, radar and IR signatures and excellent ergonomic availability, reliability and maintainability (ARM).

Developed from combat experience, the DS25/30 naval gun has already been accepted for supply to seven countries. More than 100 have been built or are in production

  • Modular design concept
  • Completely self-contained and stabilised
  • No deck penetration
  • Lightweight materials
  • Easy to install
  • Excellent ARM

 

CONFIGURATION

Choice of cannon

  • 30mm Oerlikon KCB
  • 30mm Mauser 30F
  • 25 or 30mm Bushmaster

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Choice of control mode

  • Local Control (LOCSIG) On-mount operator control
  • Remote Control (REMSIG) via an external fire control system, with reversionary local control
  • Autonomous Control (AUTSIG) via a dedicated console sited remotely with reversionary local control

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Choice of sights

  • Binocular
  • Electro-optic

 

DS30B with 30mm KCB

MSI naval gun mounting, with
a KCB cannon.

DS30B Naval Gun

The DS30B naval gun is capable
of accurate fire in single shots or
up to 650 rounds per minute

GUN/MISSILE ARRAY - SIGMA

There is growing appreciation of the value of a close range gun/missile array for defence in littoral waters. SIGMA from MSI Defence Systems meets the need.

The DS25/30 series mounting can be fitted with close range, surface-to-air missiles; for example the Mistral, and retain the choice of cannon, sights and control modes.

Important features are:

  • Saving on above deck space & weight with single footprint
  • Extended engagement range
  • Cost effective

SIGMA offers a versatile and cost effective solution. It provides an excellent, layered, anti-air capability from one stabilised mounting.

 

SIGMA - Gun/Missile Array

A SIGMA array with Mistral
missiles.

 

CONTROL MODE MATRIX FOR DS25/30 SERIES

LOCAL CONTROL
FIRE CONTROL & SYSTEM CONTROL
AUTONOMOUS CONTROL
GUN/MISSILE ARRAY
LOCSIG
  • Self Contained
  • No deck penetration
  • Stabilised
  • Day/night capability
  • Choice of cannon
  • Excellent ARM
   
REMSIG
  • Self Contained
  • No deck penetration
  • Stabilised
  • Day/night capability
  • Choice of cannon
  • Excellent ARM
  • Full Automatic control
  • Integration with combat system
  • Operator protection & reduced load
  
AUTSIG
  • Self Contained
  • No deck penetration
  • Stabilised
  • Day/night capability
  • Choice of cannon
  • Excellent ARM
 
  • Below deck control
  • Reduced operator workload
  • Auto tracking
  • Passive ranging
 
SIGMA 
  • Full Automatic control
  • Integration with combat system
  • Operator protection & reduced load
  • Optional
  • Extended engagement range
  • Layered defence
  • Choice of cannon/ surface-to-air missiles
  • Cost/ space economy
  • No deck penetration
  • Self-contained
  • Excellent ARM

 

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