
PROTECTOR MCT
Optimizing lethality and protection
The PROTECTOR Medium Caliber Turret (MCT) is a high‑performance medium‑caliber turret system that mounts 30 mm or 40 mm cannons in combination with a coaxial machine gun and optional missile systems. It is ideal for Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Amphibious Combat Vehicles, and supports short‑range air defense and Counter‑UAS roles.

Equipped with a dual‑feed 30 mm or 40 mm cannon capable of firing all standard 30×173 mm or 40×180 mm ammunition, including airburst munitions, the MCT delivers effective lethality against soft, semi‑hardened, and hardened targets from short to long ranges. Optional mission kits include anti‑tank guided weapons and FPV drones.
In a dual‑user configuration, the commander can be equipped with either a panoramic sight or a Commander’s Independent Weapon Station (CIWS), enabling hunter‑killer operation and coordinated target engagement.
When equipped with a CIWS, the commander can engage targets independently of the main turret, and weapon control can be handed off seamlessly between commander and gunner. Any PROTECTOR RS4 model can be configured for use as a CIWS.
Designed for superior crew survivability, the PROTECTOR MCT offers true under‑armor reloading, operation, and system control, maintaining full mission capability while maximizing platform protection. Its integrated multi‑sensor suite—featuring high‑resolution day and night optics, advanced thermal imaging, and laser‑based ranging—provides excellent detection, identification, and tracking performance even in challenging visibility conditions.
All PROTECTOR weapon systems support wired and wireless control and can be mounted on manned or robotic platforms. When combined with PROTECTOR Counter‑UAS software, the MCT supports C‑UAS missions for the protection of personnel and critical infrastructure. The common PROTECTOR Fire Control System enables integration with battlefield management systems and defensive aids such as laser warning or active protection systems, ensuring adaptability to evolving threats.
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