1
: a little tower
specifically
: an ornamental structure at an angle of a larger structure
2
a(1)
: a revolving armored structure on a warship that protects one or more guns mounted within it
(2)
: a similar upper structure usually for one gun on a tank
(3)
: a gunner's fixed or movable enclosure in an airplane
b
: a tall building usually moved on wheels and formerly used for carrying soldiers and equipment for breaching or scaling a wall
3
a
: a pivoted and revolvable holder in a machine tool
b
: a device (as on a microscope or a television camera) holding several lenses
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This particular vehicle had mounted antennae, what appears to be a sensor turret, and other roof structures.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Importantly, the turret appears to be effective against Russian fiber-optic drones, which are immune to jamming.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Transducer mounting options include trolling motor mounts, turrets, and manual pole mounts.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
The ship itself is packed with detail from turrets through to tiny shielded hangars.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 1 May 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Importantly, the turret appears to be effective against Russian fiber-optic drones, which are immune to jamming.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Transducer mounting options include trolling motor mounts, turrets, and manual pole mounts.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
The ship itself is packed with detail from turrets through to tiny shielded hangars.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 1 May 2026
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“Turret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turret. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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