Group : Weapon Stations
Status : Active
Also Known As : ORCWS 7.62, Overhead Remote Controlled Weapon Systems
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Elbit Systems
Total Production : ?

The Elbit Systems' Overhead Remote Controlled Weapon Systems (ORCWS) 7.62 is a low weight, silhouette fully stabilized weapon station designed for 7.62mm machine guns. The ORCWS 7.62 is tailored for application on a wide spectrum of armored vehicles ranging from light tactical vehicles to main battle tanks. The weapon station, which comprises a 7.62mm and a sensor package, can be installed with no penetration of the vehicle's deck. The product was re-designated as the RCWS accepting both 7.62mm and 12.7mm machine guns as well as 40mm automatic grenade launchers.