Underbelly Turreted Cannon System

Overview

Underbelly Turreted Cannon System (UTCS) for 20mm Autocannon

The Underbelly Turreted Cannon System (UTCS) is a state-of-the-art, lightweight, and compact solution designed for combat helicopters. It integrates a highly versatile 20mm twin-barrel autocannon with advanced precision and firepower capabilities, offering superior performance in dynamic combat scenarios.

• Enhanced Accuracy: The system boasts stabilization accuracy of <0.3 mRad, ensuring exceptional hit probability even during high-speed manoeuvres.
• Precise Targeting: A 19-bit rotary encoder ensures precise weapon positioning, offering unparalleled reliability in targeting.
• Wide Coverage: With an elevation range of -14.5° to 47° and a traverse range of ±105°, the turret provides extensive field coverage for enhanced situational engagement.
• High Rate of Fire: The synchronized twin-barrel autocannon achieves a firing rate of up to 2600 rounds per minute, ensuring sustained firepower and minimal exposure time.
• Variable Rate of Fire: An electronically controlled firing system allows for adjustable rates as low as 780 rounds per minute, optimizing ammunition usage for diverse mission requirements.
• Automatic Misfire Handling: In the event of a misfire, the system incorporates automatic recocking up to three times using pyro cartridges, ensuring operational continuity.
• Lightweight and Compact: Weighing under 225 kg, the UTCS offers dimensions comparable to existing single-barrel 20mm solutions, making it an ideal upgrade option without compromising aircraft design or performance.
• Ammunition Compatibility: Fully compatible with standard 20x102mm ammunition, simplifying logistics and integration.

The UTCS delivers a powerful combination of precision, adaptability, and firepower, making it the ultimate choice for modern combat helicopters. Designed with combat effectiveness and operational efficiency in mind, this turret ensures unmatched performance in challenging combat environments.