Gun Control Unit

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Moog’s gun control unit is the most advanced, processor controlled system available for the military’s gun and cannon platforms. This GCU is designed and qualified to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-108 and MIL-STD-461/464 requirements. It is also Weapon Systems & Explosive Safety Review Board (WSESRB) certified. It’s first application was for the BAE/Rafael Mk38 Mod 2 remote weapon station for the US Navy. It can easily be modified or upgraded for other gun and cannon applications.

GCU Features• Free-air convection cooled to +71˚C with 500 amps

peak and 250 amps continuous gun motor drive. Higher current drive systems readily accommodated

• Multiple communication bus options available• Performs full diagnostics (BIT) on GCU, cannon and

portions of the weapon station

• Aluminum enclosure and cover. MIL-STD-C-5541/53072 conversion/CARC coatings. Fully sealed and NBC decontamination

• Multiple enclosure and mounting options available

Form 500-719 1010

East Aurora, NY 14052 USA+1.716.652.2000 www.moog.com

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Specifications

DC input voltage 28V per MIL-STD-1275C and MIL-STD-704F

Transient voltages (single fault) 100V surge, 250V spikesReverse voltage protected

EMI/EMC/E3MIL-STD-461E: CE102, CS101, CS114, CS115, cS116, RE102, RS103 MIL-STD-464: lightening, electrical bonding and grounding, upgradeable

for TEMPEST Nuclear weapons INR/EMP hardening, optional

Environmental (MIL-STD-810F)

Temperature: Method 501.4 P-I, Storage, Tst = -51˚ C to 85˚CP-II, Operation, Top = -40˚C to 71˚C

Vibration: Method 514.5 Cat-24, Minimum Integrity Test Vehicle

Shock: Method 516.5-8 40g, 7.5ms

Humidity: Method 507.4 5 cycles, 95% RH

Salt Fog: Method 509.4 5%, 48 hours

Sand & Dust: Method 510.4 P-I and P-II, 6 hrs

Fungus: Method 508.5 28 days

Altitude: Method 500.4 P-I, non-operation; P-II, operation; P-III, rapid decompression

Immersion MIL-STD-108E, Procedure 4.13, 1m, 1 hr

Cleaning 10 gpm, 25"ø nozzle, 1 ft ┴ to LRU

Mechanical

Dimensions (LxWxH) 13" x 8" x 4"

Weight < 16 lbs