Reutech Rogue Explained

The Reutech Rogue remote weapon system is a remotely controlled turret system for weapons ranging from 7.62 mm general purpose machine guns up to 20 mm cannons or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher. A version for anti-tank guided missiles has also been developed. There are versions for land and maritime use manufactured in South Africa by Reutech Solutions.^[1]

Features

The control system of both Land and Sea Rogue mounts consists of a console in the ship or vehicle with a display screen for the cameras on the mount and a simple joystick control. The turret is gyro-stabilised and electrically driven. An optical observation and sighting system is mounted on the turret alongside the weapon with a variety of daylight and thermal imaging cameras and laser rangefinder. The standard option includes a 3 field-of-view daylight camera and a Sagem Matis SP cooled thermal night sight. An optional fit consists of a Sagem CM# MR uncooled infrared night sight, a 2 field-of-view day camera and a laser rangerfinder.^[2]

Versions

The system is available in various version:

• The "original" Rogue is fitted with an M2 Browning 12.7mm heavy machine gun
• Cradle Rogue can interchangeably use a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun, a 12.7mm machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher^[1]
• Super Rogue has a 20x139 mm cannon, either the Denel Land Systems GI-2 or Nexter M693^[3]
• Missile Rogue mounts four ZT3 Ingwe anti-tank guided missiles and a 12.7mm heavy machine gun.^{[4] [5]}

They are available in Sea or Land configurations for use on ships and boats or armoured vehicles respectively.

In September 2017 a new version, the Rogue Lite, was introduced. Designed for light armoured vehicles, it can be fitted with a 12.7 or 7.62 mm machine gun or a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. A variety of optical sighting systems are offered.^[6]

Users

• South African Navy - Two Sea Rogue systems fitted with M2 Browning 12.7mm heavy machine guns are used on the Valour class frigates.^[7]
• United Arab Emirates Coast Guard - Sea Rogue is used on 14/16m patrol boats.^[1]
• Benin Navy - Three patrol boats equipped with Super Sea Rogue armed with Denel Land Systems GI-2 20mm cannon.^{[8] [9]}
• Malaysian Army - placed on their DefTech AV8 Gempita

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Reutech Rogue roars ahead . DefenceWeb . 2010-11-02 . 2012-10-05.
2. Web site: Control Systems - Dynamic Control . Reutech Solutions . 2012-10-05.
3. Web site: Reutech displays Super Rogue weapon mount - Jane's Defence Weekly . Articles.janes.com . 2010-10-01 . 2012-10-05.
4. Web site: Rogue Product Range . Reutech Solutions . January 2011 . 2012-10-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140606234451/http://www.idexuae.ae/ExhibitorLibrary/1627/0_2.pdf . 2014-06-06 .
5. News: Reutech Solutions expands Rogue family - IHS Jane's 360 . Janes.com . 2012-09-12 . 2013-06-29.
6. News: Martin. Guy. Reutech releases new Rogue LITE weapon station defenceWeb. 15 September 2017. www.defenceweb.co.za. DefenceWeb.co.za. 15 September 2017. en-gb.
7. Web site: Keith Campbell . SA Navy reviews fleet needs as antipiracy patrol highlights capacity constraints . Engineeringnews.co.za . 2012-10-05.
8. News: Naval Mid-Cal: Remote-control Cannon Proliferation at Sea. Armada.ch. 26 January 2015. 10 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140110103752/http://www.armada.ch/naval-mid-cal-remote-remote-control-cannon-proliferation-at-sea/. dead.
9. Web site: Naval Weapon Station from Reutech delivered. reutechsolutions.com. 26 January 2015. 25 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170625225826/http://www.reutechsolutions.com/news-events/latest-news/item/naval-weapon-station-from-reutech-delivered. dead.