Aselsan SMASH

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SMASH
Aselsan SMASH on Croatian patrol boat Omis (OOB-31).jpg
Type Remote controlled weapon station
Place of origin Turkey
Production history
Designer Aselsan
Manufacturer Aselsan
Specifications
Mass1,250 kilograms (2,760 lb) (Including gun and 150 rds ammunition)
Crew1

Caliber 30×173mm
Elevation -20° to +70° (gun)
-30° to +80° (EO sights)
Traverse 160° (without slipring)
360° (with slipring)
Rate of fire 200 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 1,080 metres per second (3,500 ft/s) (HEI-T ammunition)
Effective firing range5,100 metres (16,700 ft)
Feed systemDual
Sights Thermal camera, TV camera and laser rangefinder

The SMASH is a type of remote controlled weapon station manufactured by Aselsan of Turkey. [1] [2] The system is fitted with 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II auto-cannon. [1]

Contents

Overview

The weapon is mounted on a stabilized pedestal mounting which allows it to remain on target as the platform beneath it moves. The mounting does not penetrate the platform (except cables), making it relatively simple to fit the weapon to ships. [1] [2]

The electrooptical suit of SMASH is independent and separately stabilized. This enables surveillance and target tracking without aiming the gun to the target. Using its sight, the SMASH system can provide surveillance and target-tracking entirely without outside assistance, allowing it to function fully independently. It also can be integrated with the combat management system of a ship. Its integrated training simulator provides crew training. There is also a manual operation mode as a back-up. [1] [2]

150 (2 x 75) rounds are carried on the mounting with dual feed system. The mount can traverse 360° when EO sights elevate between -30° and +80° and gun elevate between -20° and +70°. The system can be used during day and night under various weather. [1] [2]

Operators

Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Flag of Malaysia 23px.svg  Malaysia
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "30 mm SMASH Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Gun System". Aselsan. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "SMASH" (PDF). Aselsan. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  3. "Brodosplit to build four more Omis-class patrol vessel for Croatian Navy". Naval Post. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  4. "Turkey's ASELSAN to supply weapon system to Croatia". Daily Sabah . 8 April 2015.
  5. Okezone (2023-12-25). "Bakamla Uji Fungsi Senjata Meriam 30 MM di Batam : Okezone Nasional". nasional.okezone.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  6. "Malaysia Inks LOA To Procure Turkish Corvettes For LMS Batch 2 Project".