Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system

Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system
Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system and rocket mockup
Type	Anti-submarine rocket
Place of origin	Turkey
Service history
Used by	Turkey (future)
Production history
Manufacturer	Roketsan
Specifications
Mass	Rocket: 35.5 kg Launcher: 1200 kg
Length	1.3 m (rocket)
Diameter	196 mm
Caliber	196 mm (7.7 in)
Barrels	6
Effective firing range	Range: 2,000 m (6,600 ft) Depth of detonation: 15-300 m
Warhead	High explosive
Warhead weight	12 kg
Detonation mechanism	Acoustic proximity fuse
Engine	Rocket
Propellant	Reduced smoke composite propellant
Guidance system	Automatic using weapon management system and sonar data (manual as back-up)
Launch platform	Surface ships
References	Roketsan [1] [2]

The Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system is an anti-submarine rocket system developed by Turkish company Roketsan. ^[1] It is designed to provide surface vessels with a close-range defense capability against underwater threats, primarily submarines. ^[2]

Operators

Future operators

•   Turkey
  • Turkish Navy| ^{[3] [4]}

See also

• Limbo
• Squid
• Hedgehog
• RBU-6000
• Weapon Alpha
• Terne

References

1. "Anti submarine warfare (ASW) rocket and launcher system". Roketsan . Archived from the original on 24 April 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
2. "Roketsan ASW" (PDF). Roketsan . Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 May 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
3. "IDEF25: ASFAT Displays Full Loadout Hisar-class OPV". Turdef. 22 July 2025. Archived from the original on 22 July 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
4. "DIMDEX 2024 – ARES Shipyard presents 76 metres corvette design". EDR Magazine. 10 March 2024. Archived from the original on 12 July 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.