NCSIST 2.75in rockets remote weapon station
Taiwanese remote weapon station for Mk66 2.75inch rockets.
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The NCSIST 2.75in rockets remote weapon station is a Taiwanese remote weapon station produced by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology. It is designed to launch Mk66 2.75inch rockets and can employ multiple fuzing techniques. The system is adaptable for both military and policing roles.
History
Engineers at NCSIST drew on experience from the Kestrel ATM and XTR-101/102 systems during development. A 12-pod prototype called the Coastal Defense Rocket Artillery System was displayed at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2015 but attracted no orders. The project was shelved until the Coast Guard sought armament for new vessels, leading to a modified 6-pod version accepted for Anping and Chiayi-class OPVs.
Design and development
The shipborne version, named 鎮海火箭彈系統 in traditional Chinese, debuted at the Anping-class commissioning ceremony. The Coast Guard variant carries six 7-rocket pods. Available warheads include high explosive, anti-armor, area destruction, and later lighting flares for search and rescue, with flare duration exceeding five minutes. Early units had limited elevation adjustment; from the fourth Anping-class OPV onward, an elevated pedestal with an integrated cupola was installed.
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- Wikipedia: NCSIST 2.75in rockets remote weapon station (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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