General Dynamics Mission Systems System / Package Enhanced
Common Weapon Launcher (CWL)
Next-generation weapons launch system for U.S. Navy Virginia- and Columbia-class and Royal Australian Navy Collins-class submarines.
Description
The Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) is the next-generation weapons launch system for U.S. and Royal Australian Navy submarines. CWL processes and transmits/receives weapon information during all launch phases.
Key features
- Intuitive screens to manage, monitor and launch tube-loaded weapons and payloads
- Onboard training and weapon simulation
- Progeny Systems launchers preset, launch and control weapons and unmanned vehicles both in and out of the water
- Software for training, simulation, electronic manuals and data recording of launch events
Applications
U.S. Navy Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines and Royal Australian Navy Collins-class submarines.
Specifications
| Platforms | Virginia-class, Columbia-class (U.S.); Collins-class (Australia) |
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