ASELSAN announced the fielding of the KORKUT 8×8/140 short-range air defense system. The system is currently integrated into 35 wheeled armored tactical vehicles.
Developed for low-altitude air defense, this system is configured to operate in a variety of mission scenarios and terrain conditions, and is equipped with new operational capabilities that emphasize mobility and flexibility.
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KORKUT has already been adopted as a tracked version in the equipment of security forces and has been a success in exports. This new integration into the 8×8 platform is aimed at significantly increasing the system’s strategic and tactical maneuverability. The configuration was presented to the public for the first time at Eurosatory 2024 in Paris, where it demonstrated its performance by successfully neutralizing a moving air target in firing tests.
Components of the ÇELİKKUBBE system
KORKUT 140/35 is a core component of Türkiye’s multi-layered air defense system ÇELİKKUBBE (Steel Dome). Optimized for air protection against mechanized and mobile forces, it is highly effective against low-altitude threats in operational environments.
KORKUT’s operational architecture consists of three weapon system vehicles that act as a team and one command and control vehicle that is responsible for command and control coordination and integration. This structure enables coordinated operations, improving situational awareness and target engagement efficiency.
Armament, sensors, ammunition
The system is equipped with twin 35mm cannons with a rate of fire of 1,100 rounds per minute and an effective range of up to 4km. Adopting the 35mm ATOM round developed by ASELSAN, it has the ability to neutralize a wide range of threats, including fighter jets, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, UAV swarms, air-to-ground missiles, and even ballistic missiles at certain stages.
ATOM 35 ABM and ATOM 35 I-ABM rounds with increased particle density are designed to provide a higher probability of defeat against modern aviation targets. The stabilized turret allows highly accurate firing even when the vehicle is in motion, and target acquisition is performed by a three-dimensional search radar, complemented by a fire control radar and electro-optical sensors integrated into the tracking platform.
KORKUT 8×8/140 Technical Specifications
- Fire rate: 1,100 rounds per minute
- Effective range: 4km
- Fighter tracking distance: 35km or more
- Number of ready ammunition: 200 rounds
- Vehicle maximum speed: 105km/h or more
- Climbing ability: 60%
- Horizontal tilt: 30%
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