Aselsan GOKDENIZ
The GOKDENIZ (Turkish: Aselsan Gökdeniz) complex along with Aselsan ATOM 35mm airburst ammunition is an all-weather-capable Turkish 35 mm dual barrel close-in weapon system (CIWS) developed by Aselsan. It is a CIWS variant of KORKUT Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.
| GOKDENIZ | |
|---|---|
Scale model in 2022 | |
| Type | Close-in weapon system |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Aselsan |
| Manufacturer | Aselsan |
| Produced | 2019-Present |
| Specifications | |
| Shell | 35×228mm ATOM, 35×228mm HEI-T |
| Shell weight | ATOM 35mm: 1.750 kg (3 lb 14 oz) HEI-T: 1.565 kg (3 lb 7 oz) |
| Caliber | 35 mm (1.38 in) |
| Barrels | 2 |
| Action | Gas-operated |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 1100 rpm (2 x 550 rpm) |
| Muzzle velocity | ATOM 35mm: 1,020 m/s (3,300 ft/s) HEI-T: 1,175 m/s (3,850 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) |
| Feed system | Automatic linkless |
Each GOKDENIZ platform carries a variant of Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon, manufactured under licence by MKEK. The CIWS system, sensors and electronics manufactured by Aselsan. The CIWS can fire up to 1100 rounds a minute up to an effective range of 4 km.
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