Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system

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Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system
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Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system and rocket mockup
Type Anti-submarine rocket
Place of originTurkey
Service history
Used byTurkey (future)
Production history
Manufacturer Roketsan
Specifications
Mass
  • Rocket: 35.5 kg
  • Launcher: 1200 kg
Length1.3 m (rocket)
Diameter196 mm
Caliber 196 mm (7.7 in)
Barrels6
Effective firing range
  • Range: 2,000 m (6,600 ft)
  • Depth of detonation: 15-300 m
Warhead High explosive
Warhead weight12 kg
Detonation
mechanism
Acoustic proximity fuse
EngineRocket
PropellantReduced 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]

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Development

The Roketsan ASW rocket and launcher system was developed by the Turkish defense company Roketsan to provide a modern anti-submarine warfare capability for surface platforms. [1] The system is going to integrated into various naval platforms, including the ULAQ unmanned surface vessel (USV) and the Ares Shipyard's 76-meter corvette design. [3] [4] The system was showcased at the 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX) in 2016. [5] It is a key part of Turkey's efforts to develop homegrown defense systems and missiles to ensure national security. [6]

Design

The Roketsan ASW rocket and launcher system is designed to automatically engage submarines using a platform's existing weapon management system and sonar. [1] The system has a launch range of 500 to 2,000 meters and can be used against targets at depths of 15 to 300 meters. [1] [7] The rockets, which can be fired in single or salvo modes, are equipped with a high-explosive warhead and a rocket motor. [1] The detonation depth of the rockets is controlled by a time fuse. [1] The launcher system itself features stabilization and can perform both automatic and manual target engagement. [1] A Fire Control System (FCS) calculates the necessary firing solution using navigation and target information from the surface platform. [1]

Operators

Future operators

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Anti submarine warfare (ASW) rocket and launcher system". Roketsan . Archived from the original on 24 April 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Roketsan ASW" (PDF). Roketsan . Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 May 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "Roketsan Provides ULAQ's Teeth". TurDef. 16 February 2021. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  4. 1 2 "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.
  5. ↑ "6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition". Azerbaijan Defense Exhibition. 29 August 2016. Archived from the original on 5 August 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Homegrown missiles, systems of Türkiye's Roketsan ensure national security". Daily Sabah. 28 November 2024. Archived from the original on 2 June 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Roketsan ASW rocket and launcher system". Military Periscope. Archived from the original on 24 June 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "IDEF25: ASFAT Displays Full Loadout Hisar-class OPV". Turdef. 22 July 2025. Archived from the original on 22 July 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
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