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PROTECTOR RT60
Kongsberg's heaviest remote turret, extending the PROTECTOR family beyond the medium-caliber MCT into a more heavily armed and armored configuration built for IFV-class 8x8 vehicles such as the Boxer. Mounts a Mk44 30x173mm cannon with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, twin under-armor anti-tank guided missiles and a Commander's Independent Weapon Station (PROTECTOR RS4), building on the lineage of the RT20 (USMC ACV) and RT40 (US Army Stryker) turrets. Completed successful live-fire testing on a Boxer in Norway in 2023 and has since been refined by KMW into a Boxer 'Dragoon' turret module; not yet in production.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-08-02
Pricing: No public unit cost. Completed live-fire testing on a Boxer 8x8 in Norway (2023); refined since by KMW as a lighter, more compact Boxer 'Dragoon' turret module. No production order disclosed yet.
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Norway export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Development status
Operator data not public
Status: announced.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the PROTECTOR RT60 can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | Mk44 30x173mm cannon |
|---|---|
| Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods. | 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 30 mm |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 3,500 kg |
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Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | Day camera, Thermal camera, Laser range finder |
|---|---|
| Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations. | Yes |
Munition
Round type, penetration, velocity and projectile data.
| Caliber Bore diameter the round is fired from. | 30 mm |
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Specifications compiled from public Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-02.
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How much does the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace PROTECTOR RT60 weigh? +
The Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace PROTECTOR RT60 has a combat weight of 3,500 kg.
What is the main armament of the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace PROTECTOR RT60? +
The Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace PROTECTOR RT60's primary weapon is the Mk44 30x173mm cannon.
What is the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace PROTECTOR RT60 used for? +
The Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace PROTECTOR RT60 is a other typically used for infantry fighting vehicle armament, anti armor.
How much does the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace PROTECTOR RT60 cost? +
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace PROTECTOR RT60: No public unit cost. Completed live-fire testing on a Boxer 8x8 in Norway (2023); refined since by KMW as a lighter, more compact Boxer 'Dragoon' turret module. No production order disclosed yet.. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
