KORKUT
The KORKUT is a Turkish all-weather-capable 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) developed by Aselsan.
| KORKUT | |
|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2016 – present |
| Used by | Turkey |
| Wars | Second Libyan Civil War
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| Production history | |
| Designer | ASELSAN |
| Manufacturer | Aselsan and FNSS |
| No. built | 13 systems |
| Variants | Aselsan GOKDENIZ |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Width | 3.9 m (13 ft) |
| Height | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
| Caliber | 35 mm (1.38in) |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 1,100 rpm |
| Maximum firing range | 4 km |
Main armament | 35 mm dual-barrelled autocannon (with 400 rounds) |
Secondary armament | Stinger or Igla-S MANPADS |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h (road) |
| References | |
Designed to replace to aging M42A1 Duster systems of the Turkish Armed Forces, each Korkut system comprises one command and control vehicle and three weapons platforms. Each weapon platform carries a twin 2×35 mm Oerlikon KDC-02 cannon, manufactured under licence by MKEK. Each weapons system can fire up to 1,100 rounds a minute up to a range of 4 km. The command and control vehicle has an effective radar range of 70 km. The Weapon System Vehicle and Command-and-Control Vehicle configurations designed under the Korkut Project are based on the FNSS ACV-30 and is fully amphibious and have the capability of propelling themselves in deep water and rivers.
The Turkish Armed Forces has ordered 40 weapons systems, deliveries are scheduled to complete in 2022.