The 2000 CMI brochure for the “COCKERILL Mk3/CSE
90 mm WEAPON SYSTEM”: https://web.archive.org/web/20071014055523/http://www.cmi.be/files/files/defence/cse90.pdf
Huh, a new vehicle they put it on haha
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Here’s a table to compare the most modern (post 2000’s) mass-produced versions of Cockerill turrets.
| Turret Model | Main Armament / Compatible Calibers | Calibre (mm) | Elevation / Traverse / Stabilization | Crew / Operation | Armor / Protection | Fire Control / Sensors | Autoloader Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-series (C25 & C30) | Oerlikon KBA 25 mm (C25), Oerlikon KBB 25 mm (C25), Mauser 30 mm (C30); adaptable for 20–40 mm autocannons | 25–30 | High-speed electro-mechanical power drives; stabilization available | Single or two-man turret | Not specified | Standard day/night sights; stabilization optional | Manual / Not applicable | Can be integrated on tracked or wheeled vehicles; versatile modular design for multiple calibers |
| CPWS20/25/30 | 20–30 mm autocannons (ATK M242, Nexter, Oerlikon KBA/M230LF); 7.62 mm coaxial MG | 20–30 | –10° to +60°; 360° traverse; stabilized | Remote-operated | Ballistically enclosed; lightweight | High-performance stabilized day/night sight; panoramic 360° view; digital ballistic computer | 150 rounds | Designed for 4×4 AFVs; unmanned; crew operates from within the vehicle; modular design for various calibers |
| CPWS Gen 2 | 25–30 mm autocannons | 25–30 | Not specified | Remote-operated | Armored station; protects crew | Stabilized thermal day/night sight; ballistic computer | Manual / Not applicable | High mobility; compatible with troop/cargo vehicles |
| 1030 | 30×173 mm chain gun (Mk44S) | 30 | –10° to +70°; stabilized | Remote weapon station (1–2 crew) | Composite/aluminium; optional STANAG L2–L4 | Digital vision systems; modular integration of AT missiles, APS, sensors | 200 rounds | Lightweight (< 1.5 t); UAV and counter-UAS capability |
| 3030 CRADA | XM813 30 mm chain gun | 30 | –10° to +60°; dual-axis stabilized | Two-man turret | Up to STANAG Level 5; modular armor | Dual-axis stabilized day/night sights; 360° external cameras; optional ATGM integration | 255 rounds | Developed under US Army ARDEC CRADA; modular design supports 30–105 mm calibers |
| Cockerill 3000 Series (3030/3035) | 30 mm / 35 mm autocannons; ATGMs | 30–35 | –10° to +42°; 360° traverse; stabilized | Two-man, modular turret | STANAG Level 4–5 depending on config | Digital day/night FCS; hunter-killer capability; modular for 30–35 mm armament | Varies by calibre | Modular design; supports medium-calibre autocannons, 105 mm HP gun, and missile systems |
| Cockerill i-X | 25–30 mm cannon; ATGMs, rockets; coaxial MG | 25–30 | –10° to +60°; stabilized | Retractable turret; 2-person vehicle | Level 2 STANAG ballistic; Level 3 mine | 360° EO sights, IR, LRF; AI-assisted targeting; sensor fusion | Manual / Not applicable | High-speed stealth interceptor; fully digitized; adaptive camouflage |
| CM 90 | 90 mm low-pressure gun (Mk3) | 90 | Not specified | Two-person turret | Low weight; for vehicles ~7 t | Electro-mechanical drive; day/night FCS | Manual / Not applicable | Precursor to CSE 90LP; adaptable for light vehicles |
| CSE 90 | 90 mm low-pressure gun | 90 | Not specified | Two-person turret | Lightweight; adaptable to many vehicle types | Day/night optical sight; mechanical or electric drives | Manual / Not applicable | Earlier design preceding modernized CSE 90LP |
| CSE 90LP (modern) | Smoothbore 90 mm Cockerill Mk 3MA-1 or Mk. 7 | 90 | –8° to +15°; 360° traverse; stabilized | Two-man, low-profile turret | STANAG Level 1–4 | Electro-mechanical, digital day/night FCS | Not specified | Compact, rugged, versatile; 7–15 t vehicles; HE, APFSDS-T, Canister |
| LCTS 90MP | Smoothbore 90 mm Cockerill Mk. 7 & Mk. 8 | 90 | –8° to +15°; 360° traverse; stabilized | Two-man, low-profile turret | STANAG Level 1–4 | Advanced digital, day/night FCS | Yes | Lightweight, high lethality; HE, APFSDS-T, Canister; 10–20 t vehicles |
| CT-CV 105HP | Rifled Cockerill 105 mm CV; Falarick ATGM compatible | 105 | –10° to +42°; 360° traverse; stabilized | Two-man turret | STANAG Level 4 | Advanced digital, day/night FCS | 12–15 rounds | High lethality, guided missile capable; 20–30 t vehicles; NATO standard, smart, guided munitions |
| XC-8-105 | 105 mm HP; Falarick GLATGM | 105–120 | Not specified | Two-person turret with autoloader | Lightweight concept | Fully stabilized digital FCS | 16 rounds | Modular concept turret for medium tanks/AFVs |
| Cockerill 3105 | 105 mm high-pressure gun + optional MGs/AGL/AT systems | 105 | –10° to +42°; stabilized | Two-person turret with autoloader | STANAG 4569 Level 5 (base) | Dual-axis sights, hunter-killer capability, 360° cameras, APS, acoustic detection | 12–16 rounds | Modular; lighter than standard MBT turrets; adaptable to multiple platforms |
| XC-8-120 | 120 mm smoothbore + GLATGM | 120 | Not specified | Two-person turret | Lightweight concept | Fully stabilized digital FCS | 12 rounds | Evolution of XC-8 for 120 mm armament |
I’ll maybe add the others here later. We’ll see.
Addition of a comparison table to easily compare Cockerill-made guns
The Mk V isn’t included, as there is no information on its existence.
| Variant | Era (approx.) | Pressure Class | Barrel Length | Recoil Stroke | APFSDS Capable? | Typical Turrets / Platforms | Notable Features / Differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk I | 1960s–early 1970s | Low | — | 300 mm | No | Early light vehicle turrets | First Cockerill 90 mm; basic HEAT/HESH low-pressure gun. |
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk II | early–mid 1970s | Low | — | 500 mm | No | Light AFV turrets, tank upgrades | Revised recoil mech to reduce trunnion force. |
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk III | 1970s–80s | Low | ≈ 3.25 m (L/36) | — | No (baseline) | Light turrets, export AFVs | Triple-baffle brake; softened recoil; recocking breech. |
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk III A-1 | mid-1980s | Low | ≈ 3.25 m (L/36) | 300 mm | Yes | CM-90 / CSE-90 turrets | Single-baffle brake; APFSDS-capable. |
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk III A-2 | 1980s | Low | — | — | Unclear | Same as A-1 | Minor internal update; sparse public data. |
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk IV A-1 | late 1970s–80s | Low/Medium | L/50 | — | No | M41 Bulldog (Uruguay) upgrades | Longer barrel; concentric fume extractor near muzzle. |
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk IV A-2 | 1980s | Low/Medium | L/50 | — | No | M41 upgrades (Thailand) | Customer-specific tweaks; same Mk IV architecture. |
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk IV A-3 | 1980s | Low/Medium | L/50 | — | No | AMX-13 regun, M41 upgrades | As A-2 with minor internal differences. |
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk VI | late 1980s | Low/Medium | — | — | Unclear | Transitional model | Bridge between Mk IV and Mk VII. |
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk VII | late 1980s | Low/Medium | ≈ 4.365 m (L/48.5) | 350–370 mm | Yes (with single-baffle brake) | Limited fielding; eclipsed by Mk 8 | Refined rifling/recoil; optional single-baffle brake. |
| 90 mm Cockerill Mk 8 / 90 MP | 1990s–present | Medium | L/48.5 | 350–370 mm | Yes | LCTS 90MP turret | Modern medium-pressure 90 mm; low recoil; autoloader. |
| 90 mm Cockerill CSE 90 LP | 1990s–present | Low | 3.25 m (L/36) | — (hydro-spring) | No | CSE 90LP turret | Lightweight LP gun; indirect fire to ~6 km. |
| 105 mm Cockerill CV (CT-CV 105HP) | 2000s–present | High | ≈ 5.55 m (L/51) | <150 kN recoil force | Yes (plus GLATGM) | CT-CV 105HP turret, XC-8 turret, Cockerill 3000 series turret | Autoloader, high elevation; missile option; indirect fire to ~10 km. |
| 120 mm Cockerill HP (XC-8 turret) | 2010s–present | High | — | — | Yes (plus GLATGM) | XC-8 turret, medium tanks | 120 mm smoothbore; high-pressure for medium tank roles. |