Nexter Narwhal

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The Nexter Narwhal is a type of remotely operated naval artillery turret made by the French company Nexter. It houses a 20 mm autocannon based on the Nexter M621 and M693. The name "Narwhal" is a backronym of "NAval Remote Weapon, Highly Accurate, Lightweight". It is designed to fit warships of all types ranging from patrol boats to frigates to aircraft carriers, notably as a close-quarters self-defence weapon.

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Nexter NARWHAL naval gun on French frigate Languedoc (D653).Nexter NARWHAL naval gun on French frigate Languedoc (D653).
Nexter NARWHAL naval gun on French frigate Languedoc (D653).Nexter NARWHAL naval gun on French frigate Languedoc (D653).
French offshore patrol vessel La Rèsolue (P734) moored in New Orleans on 19 April 2018 (180419-N-WW980-015)French offshore patrol vessel La Rèsolue (P734) moored in New Orleans on 19 April 2018 (180419-N-WW980-015)