Several versions of Protector have been developed with more than 15,000 units sold around the worldin service with more than a dozen countries.
M151 versions
M151 Protector – deployed with the first Stryker brigades
M151 E1 – includes improved thermal cameras
M151 E2 – stabilized version
Several country specific adaptations
M153 Protector
M153 Protector is designed to meet CROWS II requirement. Specifications :
Weight : 172
Height : 762
Operating temperature : -46 to +65
Storage temperature : -51 to +71
Protector Lite
Protector Lite is a lightweight version for 7.62 mm machine gun with 200 rounds of ammunition carried. Specifications :
Weight : 74
Height : 610
Operating temperature : -46 to +65
Storage temperature : -51 to +71
Protector Super Lite
Protector Super Lite is the lightest version currently available, and is a lightweight, man-portable system that can be operated both remotely and manually. The Super Lite is fully stabilized and adaptable to any wheeled, tracked or stabilized platform, including tripods. Specifications :
Weight : 30
Height : 460
Operating temperature : -40 to +65
Storage temperature : -51 to +71
Protector Medium Caliber RWS
Protector Medium Caliber RWS is designed as a vehicle turret for 20 to 50 mm autocannons, with coaxial machinegun of 5.56 to 7.62 mm. Specifications :
Weight : 2000
Operating temperature : -40 to +65
Storage temperature : -51 to +71
Sea Protector
Sea Protector is developed for naval applications. Specifications :
Protector Dual RWS is an extension of the existing RWS family that includes the use of two weapons. This innovative system also provides a dual user functionality. The coaxial weapon is mounted on the same axis as the main gun, the system automatically compensates for the parallel axis between the sights and the axis. Switching between weapons is intuitive and happens by simply pushing a button depending on mission need.
Protector with Non Lethal Effectors is designed to close a capability gap in peacekeeping, peace enforcement and humanitarian operations as well as today's asymmetric warfare.
Protector Nordic
Protector Nordic is claimed by the Norwegian remote weapon station developer as the most technically advanced Protector RWS ordered to date, and is a key element in the foundation for cooperation in the Nordic material programs. The extended functionality includes the Day Camera VIS 95 with 95 field of view and the Infrared Aim Laser, both developed by Kongsberg.
Protector NM221
Protector NM221 includes internal ammunition feed.
– Patria AMV, initial purchase of 7–8 in 2008 and full contract in 2010 for 115+ 12.7mm RWS for Croatian army with an additional initial batch of 16 30mmRWS to be delivered in 2014 and 2015. Total requirement for 48 30mm and over 324 12.7mm RWS for various armoured vehicles in service with Croatian Army.
