I prefer the CROWs system myself. It is much safer for the crew, though it is much more expensive and requires modification to the vehicle. http://www.defense-update.com/products/c/CROWS.htm http://www.roi.bourns.com/weapon/crows.asp http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=7137
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CROWS is a remotely operated system. The gunner sits inside the vehicle (Stryker, HMMWV, M113) and operates the system from a flat screen panel using a joystick. It is very accurate, and accepts and crew-served weapon.
Again, these are all open source links.
Aren't they supposed to install that remote control system on the Abrams as well?