DEFENCE
DEFENCE
ARMAMENTS
According to a tweet of the President of the Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), Aselsan has modernized the towed 35mm Oerlikon air defence gun system which is in service with the Turkish armed forces.
Katmanlı hava savunma sistemimizi güçlendiriyoruz.
35 mm Hava Savunma Sistemi Modernizasyonu ve Parçacıklı Mühimmat Projemiz kapsamında @aselsan ana yükleniciliğinde ürettiğimiz Ateş İdare Cihazı ve Modernize Çekili Top sistemlerinin TSK’ya teslimatlarına devam ediyoruz. pic.twitter.com/KjAz9VSLJ8
— Ismail Demir (@IsmailDemirSSB) April 17, 2021
The original GDF-003B twin autocannon was produced under license by the Turkish company MKEK.
The Oerlikon is upgraded to be more efficient against current aerial threats including air-to-ground missiles, cruise missiles, and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).
The gun can use, among other types of ammunition, the ATOM 35mm Airburst ammunition, which is produced by Aselsan.
The German Rheinmetall also produces an Airburst ammunition, the AHEAD 35mm, which dramatically increases the effectiveness of anti-aircraft guns of this caliber, making them capable C-RAM systems.
A relevant analysis of the ammunition in question, their mode of operation and their operational value, both in the National Guard and the Greek Armed Forces, can be found at the link below.
Also read: Ahead® ammunition and the prospect of upgrading “OTHELLOS” for the National Guard | Photos & VIDEO
The modernized version of the 35mm air defence gun system can be controlled by a new Fire and Control command station which is also based on a four-wheeled trailer. The system is able to control three 35mm gun weapon systems, while Rheinmetall’s SKYGUARD system can control up to four weapon stations including short range missile systems (SHORADS). The autocannons have a fire rate of 550 rounds/minute.
Aselsan’s system includes, among others, a 3D search radar, fire control radar, electro-optical (E/O) sensors, threat evaluation and weapon allocation capability. The system will be able to detect the target, identify friend or foe (IFF) and track the target by its own sub-systems using advanced algorithms.
The upgraded gun can also be integrated into the KORKUT-FCS (Fire Control System) anti-aircraft defence system. This consists of a 35mm KORKUT FCS self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) also using 35mm Airburst ammunition, two towed air defence guns and one Low Altitude Air Defence Missile Launching System, i.e a HISAR-A short-range missile system.
ARMAMENTS
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION
Remote Modular Terminal | The US Space Force’s new weapon system
The US Space Force has unveiled its new Remote Modular Terminal (RMT) weapon system. The system has completed its…
ASCANIO | Made-in-Cyprus Mixed Reality training
https://defenceredefined.com.cy/ascanio-made-in-cyprus-mixed-reality-training/Technology is advancing at an accelerated pace and so do the training requirements of those holding high-risk positions.
IWI | Introduces Micro Folding Battle Sights to enhance Co-Witness capabilities
IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), a member of the SK Group, has unveiled its new Micro Folding Battle Sights (MFBS).
HNDGS | Bilateral joint training between Greece and Poland – Photos
The bilateral joint training between the Armed Forces of Greece and Poland, in the wider area of Attica, was completed on Thursday…
Sielman | Contract for support of the HAWK anti-aircraft system
The US Department of Defence has awarded a $49.9 million contract modification to Greek company Sielman S.A. to provide diagnostic and…
Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association | Ideas & Positions for the Promotion of Greek Entrepreneurship
The members of the Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association (E.E.N.E.) participated in a roundtable discussion entitled “Ideas, Positions…
Ukraine | Increase in defence spending by 367 million euros for the acquisition of drones
Kiev is increasing spending by 15.5 billion hryvnias (367 million euros) to bolster Ukraine’s armed forces with drones, according to…
HMoND | The legislative initiative for HCDI is under consultation
The legislative initiative of the Ministry of National Defence, under the title: “Establishment of the Hellenic Center for Defence…
Russia | Cluster bombs hit residential area in Odessa
Images from Russia’s strike in the heart of Odessa, which hit the so-called “Harry Potter Castle”, a former politician’s mansion now…
0 Comments