How does a Humvee turret work?

[Boneman]

Sorry if this is a repost but I did try searching and found nothing on this.

As the subject states, how do Humvee turrets work/operate? Are they electrically, hydrolically or manually powered to make them turn?

Alos, in pictures/videos I often see what look like "straps" hanging down. Are these used to form a seat for the gunner?

Thanks

[jetsetter]

I would think manually with some ball bearings but I could be wrong.

[sickofpretenders]

The stap is step you help you get in and out. You turn them manually, with your feet on the floor, over where the transmission (I think its the transmission) is, so your feet are a little higher than the seats. Or if your a shortass you can put ammo liners down to stand on.

[Sgt.Axeman1224]

^^^he be correct, ive been in a humvee turret and i still find it funny yet practical that all you sit in is a strap.







\/ \/ \/ wrong the only thing i think i forgot is that it might have a locking mechanism (sp). Only turrent that is like the one below is the avenger.

[BadKarma26]

basically your feet are on these pedals. you push the left one down with your left foot, the turret turns left. and vice-a-versa

[Boneman]

And thus ends the mystery. Thank you guys.

[ibstolidude]

basically your feet are on these pedals. you push the left one down with your left foot, the turret turns left. and vice-a-versa
I hope you don't mean on a HMMWV turret???


also SickofPretenders -FYI - you may have to seen one extended there is a platform that you stand on that can be raised above the floor. As it is "floor" height, you may have never noticed.

[Deuterium]

JUst try to turn the turret when the driver is turning. That's why it's always a good idea to have your long gun right beside you or your pistol for close in work.

[BadKarma26]

I hope you don't mean on a HMMWV turret???

he wrote electrical. i just assumed he meant the ADA system.

[ibstolidude]

That's why it's always a good idea to have your long gun right beside you or your pistol for close in work.

or to aim at rooftops which are on close-up buildings - or people on the up close and personal.

[WARPIG]

I hope you don't mean on a HMMWV turret???


also SickofPretenders -FYI - you may have to seen one extended there is a platform that you stand on that can be raised above the floor. As it is "floor" height, you may have never noticed.

Exactly.

The strap is "used" as a seat is supposed to be to help anchor the gunner into the turret. It has become standard practice to sit and ride in it however. There is an adjustable step just behind the radio mount for those gunners who are vertically challanged. The turret is two rings that roll on ball bearings. This is usually pretty easy to manipulate depending on the gun system you have and how much brass, links and sand you get around the top of the turret. Usually that stuff will get into the ring and grind. I tell my gunners to keep the top of the HMMWV clean. There is a handle for the gunner to lock the turret into position. My gunners are typically assigned a fireing lane and orient the turret towards it. The turret is locket there and the gunner will travers the weapon on its pindle. (usually about a 40 degree area) If they need to switch fire lanes or travers further, they simply unlock then relock the turret.

[sickofpretenders]

Thanks ibstolidude, I havent ridden in them much and there was always so much mud I couldnt tell what I was standing on. I can second the long gun handy though - thats a must for the reasons listed and also overpasses.

[Boneman]

Exactly.

The strap is "used" as a seat is supposed to be to help anchor the gunner into the turret. It has become standard practice to sit and ride in it however. There is an adjustable step just behind the radio mount for those gunners who are vertically challanged. The turret is two rings that roll on ball bearings. This is usually pretty easy to manipulate depending on the gun system you have and how much brass, links and sand you get around the top of the turret. Usually that stuff will get into the ring and grind. I tell my gunners to keep the top of the HMMWV clean. There is a handle for the gunner to lock the turret into position. My gunners are typically assigned a fireing lane and orient the turret towards it. The turret is locket there and the gunner will travers the weapon on its pindle. (usually about a 40 degree area) If they need to switch fire lanes or travers further, they simply unlock then relock the turret.

Awesome, thanks WARPIG!!!