Turret Drive System (TDS)

The Turret Drive System is a fully-integrated proprietary system, combining a rugged military-grade variable speed motor and battle-tested DC motor controller into one easy-to-install assembly. Seamlessly operated via our joystick throttles or finger throttles, the TDS is designed for effortless operation allowing the gunner to concentrate fully on their mission without distractions.

The Problem:
Tremendous physical effort is required for the gunner to manually rotate turrets with heavy GPKs and cupolas. Manually operated turrets also require the gunner to disengage the target while slewing the weapon.

The Solution:
The Turret Drive System can be rapidly installed in the turret, enabling:

1. Quicker target acquisition for increased lethality

2. Maintaining a constant sight picture of the target by eliminating the need for the gunner to remove their hands from the weapon to traverse the turret.

3. Better control over weapon positioning than non-powered solutions

4. Reduced gunner fatigue and improved function, as the turret can be easily operated under high slope/gradient conditions.

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Features and Benefits:

• Easy-to-install system that can be applied to any tactical vehicle

• Provides power to move turrets with payloads up to 2000 lb./910 kg. (dependent upon gunner protection kit (GPK)/weapon geometry)

• Easy to use engagement/disengagement handle

• Manual override

• Ideal for driving manual turrets with heavy GPKs/cupolas

• A cost effective and efficient solution for automating existing manual turrets