5. Weapon System Avenger
Joined the Service in 1980s
Producer: Boeing
Price: *$10.5 million
Since the 1980s, the Avenger Weapons System has been deployed, with more than 1,100 units constructed. Known as “AN/TWQ-1” in the JETDS, the Avenger Weapons System has been in service since the 1980s. The weight of an AN/TWQ-1 is 8,600 pounds. Three configurations are available for the AN/TWQ-1: Up-Gun, Slew-to-Cue, and Basic.
Twitter.com/@NationalGuard / Avenger Weapon System
The Basic is equipped with a Humvee turret that holds two Stinger missiles. Using a VT Miltope PCU display, the gunner can choose which target to engage thanks to the Slew-to-Cue subsystem. The 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment was the target of the Up-Gun’s development in 2005. Its M3P.50 cal machine gun is for defense of units and assets.
zi ang