Türkiye’s ASELSAN exports KORKUT anti-aircraft guns PHOTO

Türkiye’s ASELSAN company has signed an export contract for the KORKUT anti-aircraft guns, which is used by the Turkish Armed Forces.

ASELSAN company of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation was established to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces, Caliber.Az reports citing the message of SavunmaSanayiST.com posted on X.

ASELSAN, Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri envanterinde önemli adetlerde bulunan KORKUT Hava Savunma Top Sistemi için ihracat sözleşmesi imzaladı.

Bünyesinde arama radarı, atış kontrol radarı, elektro-optik sistem ve 35mm akıllı parçacıklı mühimmat bulunduran #KORKUT, 4+ kilometre etkili… https://t.co/BT7kgEFBLa pic.twitter.com/RR5F5zOE5E

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) June 3, 2024

This system is designed to provide effective air defence for mechanised troops and mobile units.

It is equipped with a stabilised, unmanned 35mm turret capable of firing at a rate of 2 x 550 rounds per minute.

This capability allows for firing while in motion, crucial for engaging modern aerial targets such as aircraft, cruise missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and drones.

The KORKUT also features an Automatic Linkless Ammunition Feeding Mechanism (ALAFM), which facilitates the simultaneous loading of two types of ammunition and allows for a change in ammunition type in less than 15 seconds.

Compatible with both 35mm Airburst munitions developed by ASELSAN and conventional ammunition, the KORKUT significantly enhances effectiveness against aerial threats.

Additionally, the KORKUT is equipped with an automatic target-tracking system that integrates a fire control radar and electro-optical sensors, facilitating effective coordination with command and control units.

The command vehicle associated with the system has a radar range of 70 km and is built on the amphibious FNSS ACV-30 chassis, allowing it to navigate deep waters and rivers.

The system uses 35mm ATOM munitions, which, through a base fuse, project tungsten pellets and are programmed to explode near the target, increasing damage and thus enhancing the likelihood of neutralising enemy aircraft.