An anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) weapon system with an overhead mounted,
electrically driven, remote controlled weapon station that supports a
tube-launched optically-tracked wire-guided (TOW) missile launcher and a
machine gun, typically the caliber .50 M2, on a single traversing and
elevating platform. Above-deck assemblies include the TOW and gun cradle,
a dual pod missile launcher, the Improved Target Acquisition System
(ITAS), target acquisition subsystem (TAS), elevation and traverse motors
and gear transmissions and drive electronics, and an ammunition case.
Below-deck assemblies include the ATGM weapon system control handles,
biocular display, control panel, ITAS fire control system (FCS), ITAS
battery power source (BPS), slip-ring, and gunner's seat. Electrical
cables connecting the two assemblies penetrate the vehicle deck directly
below the weapon System.