Continuous Army innovation yields improved gunner protection
Jan 7, 2011 · With more than 45,000 of these systems fielded to date, the OGPK is a standard-issue equipment piece for the Army's tactical gunner vehicles - from up-armored Humvees in Operation New Dawn in...
Gunner Protection Kit with Overhead Protection (OGPK)
Fixed A-frame – 3/8″ (0.375) armor plate – 21″ sidewall height (meets Gov. height requirement) – Overhead protection kit with 3 x (12 x 12) transparent armor panels. – Main body has 3 x (12 x 12) transparent armor panels. – Front shield with 2 x (12 x 12) …
OGPK – LD Systems
The OGPK is an armored system fielded to protect tactical vehicle gunners from current and emerging threats. It integrates with the turret ring of multiple platforms, including Humvees and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
OGPK in Afghanistan | The Objective Gunner Protection Kit (O
Nov 16, 2010 · The Objective Gunner Protection Kit (OGPK) is an integrated armor and ballistic glass turret that is mounted onto the turret ring of tactical and armored vehicles. The kit consists of a turret shield, gun shield and all necessary hardware for mounting the system to the vehicle. The OGPK was named one of the Army's 10 Greatest Inventions in 2007.
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Picatinny Designs Latest Advancement in Gunner Protection
Apr 4, 2007 · The Picatinny Objective Gunner Protection Kit was a joint development by Picatinny engineers and Soldiers recently returned from active duty in Iraq. With more than 2,500 of the systems already...
Missile gunners get added protection - The United States Army
Jun 13, 2012 · The same team of Picatinny Arsenal engineers that brought the Objective Gunner Protection Kit (OGPK) to service members has completed development of a new armor …
Gunner Accessory Package - BMI Defense Systems
The Gunner Accessory Package, also referred to as the GAP kit, is an advanced Blunt Force Trauma Protection System developed in response to direct gunner feedback from the theater of combat.
Picatinny Engineers Develop Unique ‘Transformer’ Gunner …
Dec 17, 2020 · The turret is the latest addition to the portfolio of Objective Gunner Protection Kit (OGPK) family of protective armor kits for tactical vehicle turret gunners. GPK turrets are protective structures that mount to a rotating bearing ring on the roofs of tactical wheeled vehicles.
Antitank missile gunners get enhanced protection with new …
Jan 22, 2020 · The new TOW Objective Gunner Protection Kit (TOGPK 2.0) turret provides just the right balance of armor, situational awareness and weapon maneuverability to fight effectively, according to engineers at Picatinny. Firing the TOW Missile is not a trivial operation. First, the gunner must confirm the target with absolute certainty.
AM13063370_OBJECTIVE_GUNNER_PROTECTION_KIT_ (OGPK…
Dec 7, 2017 · This special packaging instruction provides detailed requirements for packaging an Objective Gunner Protection Kit (OGPK). It specifies 21 items to be included in the kit and outlines individual packaging and consolidation container requirements. Items must be wrapped in cushioning materials and identified with part numbers.