SANCAK UKK (Remote-Controlled Tower)

SANCAK Remote Controlled Turret (RCT) is a modern remote-controlled weapon system (RCWS) developed by FNSS and designed to be integrated into various ground vehicles. It is engineered for effective mission performance in both urban and open-area combat environments, featuring ballistic protection, advanced fire control systems, and multiple weapon integration options.

General Features

Remote-controlled turret systems are widely adopted by modern armed forces around the world to enhance crew safety and enable target engagement from within the vehicle. The SANCAK RCT was developed by FNSS to meet this requirement and has been incorporated into the inventories of the Turkish Armed Forces and the Royal Army of Oman.

In particular, for operations conducted in urban areas, the system provides NATO STANAG 4569 ballistic protection against threats posed not only by enemy fire but also by debris and fragments scattered during combat. This ensures high-reliability mission continuity under hostile conditions.

Weapon Integration

The SANCAK RCT can be equipped with various weapon systems to accommodate different operational requirements. The primary integrated armaments include:

• M2 12.7 mm Heavy Machine Gun
• Mk19 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher (Dual-feed)
• M240 7.62 mm Machine Gun
• FN MAG58 7.62 mm Machine Gun
• 30 mm Automatic Weapon Option

This capability enables deployment across a wide range of platforms, from 4x4 tactical wheeled vehicles to main battle tanks.

Mobility and Stabilization

The SANCAK RCT offers 360° continuous traverse and an elevation range of -20° to +60°. It operates at maximum speeds exceeding 1 rad/s in both traverse and elevation axes. An electrically driven two-axis stabilization system ensures precise target engagement during firing, even while the vehicle is in motion.

Sight and Fire Control System

The turret’s advanced sight and fire control system comprises the following elements:

• Thermal camera
• Daylight camera
• Laser rangefinder
• Automatic target tracking
• Electronic image stabilization
• Moving target detection
• Pip-in-pip capability with 8x electronic zoom
• Manual fire control
• Low ammunition warning system
• Control algorithms for restricted firing and movement zones
• Dual handgrips

Dimensions and Weight

The overall dimensions and weight of the turret are as follows:

• Total Weight: 488 kg
• Ring Gear Diameter: 260 mm
• Rotation Radius: 1,310 mm
• Width: 1.27 m
• Height: 0.86 m

SANCAK RCT (Remote Controlled Turret) (FNSS Defense Systems Official Website)