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Modernized Weapons of the Turkish Armed Forces ( more lethal and survivable )

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Turkish modernization programs made Fighter Jets , Tanks , Frigates and Submarines more lethal, survivable and network-centric weapon systems

-- F-16 CCIP Fighter Jets
-- M-60TM Tanks
-- GABYA class Frigates


1 ) F-16 CCIP ( Common Configuration Implementation Program )

The Israeli Soufa F-16I and Hellenic F-16 Block 52s are equipped with the latest version of Northrop Grumman APG-68(V)9 Radar

CCIP modernization made Turkish F-16s more lethal, survivable and network-centric weapon system


CCIP Modernization for 163 F-16C/D block52 standard ( $3,9 billion ) between 2010 and 2015

AN/APG-68(V)9 Radar
Link-16 System
Self-Protection Electronic Warfare Suite (SPEWS II)
Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)
AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG)
Modular Mission Computer
Advanced interrogator/transponder
Integrated precision navigation
LCD Color MFDs
Improved AVTR System
Multifunctional Information Distribution System
High speed Anti-Radar Missile Targeting System

COCKPİT
Modular Mission Computer , Advanced interrogator/transponder , Integrated precision navigation , LCD Color MFDs , Improved AVTR System



AN/APG-68(V)9 Radar
  • Range: 296 km
  • Range for 5m2 aerial target is 105 km




Self-Protection Electronic Warfare Suite (SPEWS II)

SPEWS-II is an advanced, internally mounted self protection system specifically designed for F-16C Block 50 Fighter Jets

Aselsan has started deliveries of 60 SPEWS-II to the Turkish Airforce

-- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
-- Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Suite
-- Deceptive RF jamming
-- Intelligent control of chaff/ flare dispenser systems





Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS)

JHMCS provides support for raster scanned imagery to display FLIR/IRST pictures for night operations and provides collimated symbology and imagery to the pilot



Turkish F-16 pilots use JHMCS helmet displays targeting information on the helmet visor to allow pilots to lock-on and attack air-to-air (JHMCS+AIM-9X)
The systems gives flight crew members the ability to rapidly acquire and designate a target simply by looking at it

-- 26 km AIM-9x sidewinder
-- 120 km AIM-120C7 AMRAAM
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Night Vision Cueing and Display (NVCD)



The JHMCS provides the pilot with "first look, first shot" high off-boresight weapons engagement capabilities. The system enables the pilot to accurately cue onboard weapons and sensors against enemy aircraft and ground targets without the need to aggressively turn the aircraft or place the target in the Head Up Display (HUD) field-of-view for designation. Critical information and symbology, such as targeting cues and aircraft performance parameters, are graphically displayed directly on the pilot's visor

Pilots depend on JHMCS to successfully execute air-to-air and air-to-ground tactical missions during daylight
NVCD/ ANVIS system is now matured to expand this critical capability to night missions




Link-16 Tactical Data Link

Link 16, Military Aircraft as well as Ships and Ground Forces may exchange their tactical picture in near real time. Link 16 also supports the exchange of text messages, imagery data and provides two channels of digital voic
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Navigation & Targeting Pods

Turkish F-16s were the first F-16s outside the USAF to receive LANTIRN pods.
Its first LANTIRN equipped Block 40 F-16C in February 1994 and total of 158 F-16s were modified to accept LANTIRN ( Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting InfraRed for Night )

Aselsan has started deliveries of ASELPOD next generation targeting pods to the Turkish Airforce for day and night operations
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SEAD/DEAD Role with exceptional results

CCIP modernized F-16s are equipped with the APG-68(V9) Radar, a secure-voice communication system, new radar warning receivers and the ability to carry and launch the AGM-88 HARM anti radiation missile , AGM-84 SLAM-ER and SOM Cruise Missiles for true SEAD capabilities

-- 150 km AGM-88 HARM anti radiation missile
-- 280 km AGM-84 SLAM-ER Cruise Missile
-- 280 km SOM Cruise Missile






AESA Radar by 2022

Aselsan AESA Radar is being pitched for integration on the Turkish air force's fleet of F-16s

AESA Radar will be capable of non-co-operative and automatic target recognition, while also featuring protection against radar frequency jamming, and has electronic support and electronic attack functions

Its air-to-air capabilities include extended-range search, track while scan modes and weather detection, as well as multiple target tracking, providing mid-course guidance for missiles and battle damage assessment.

For ground surveillance applications, the design features synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and ground moving target indication/tracking (GMTI/T) modes, along with air-to-ground ranging

Aselsan believes its AESA radar could eventually compete with systems such as Northrop Grumman's APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar



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2 ) M-60TM Tanks

Turkey selected a further modified version of the Sabra for its upgrade program, which was intended as a stopgap measure, and a contract was signed in 2002, estimated to be worth $688 million

170 Tanks were upgraded between 2007 and 2009

-- 1.000 hp MTU diesel Engine
-- MG253 120mm Gun
-- RENK 304S Transmission
-- Explosive Reactive Armor ERA
-- Knight fire control system from Elbit Systems
-- The hybrid electric and hydraulic system
-- Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV)
-- The RWR/IR warning system, and tracks from the Merkava IV



after the Olive Branch and Euphrates Shield Operations in Syria, the M60T Tanks in the hands of the Turkish Army were modernized with various modifications and changes and took the name of M60TM

-- Close Range Surveillance System (YAMGÖZ)
M-60TM Tanks to have situational awareness in day and night conditions. System includes uncooled thermal camera and color TV camera, and provides a great advantage in threat and target detection and recognition in close/middle range to its user with its 360˚ horizontal field of view in various weather conditions

-- Telescopic Periscope System (TEPES)
It is possible to detect the enemy without being seen to the enemy elements while in the position behind the suture and to make safe surveillance and target detection. Laser distance measurement up to 20 kilometers, Thermal and TV image capture, automatic target tracking, wide surveillance, height can be raised to 2.5 meters with an upgradeable mast

-- Tank Laser Warning System (TLUS)

-- Tank Driver Vision System (TDVS)

-- Fire Suppression System

-- Smoke Grenade Launchers

-- Air Conditioning System

-- Auxiliary Power Unit and Audible Warning System

-- 12,7mm SARP Stabilized Advanced Remote Weapon Platform

-- Interior Primer Protection (SPALL LINER)
Spall Liner is a kind of FRC material used for lining the interior of vehicles to decrease the risk and the effect of spall generated by attacks on the exterior surface

-- PULAT hard kill Active Protection System






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3 ) GABYA class Frigates

Turkey has upgraded extensively the majority of its main surface combatants. Such vessels are 4 of the total 8 Gabya (O.H. Perry) class Frigates between 2007 and 2011

-- 8-cell Mk41 vertical launcher system (VLS) for total 32 ESSM SAM
-- SMART-S Mk2 3D Radar
-- Mk92 STIR Mod 12 fire control system
-- GENESIS advanced combat management system
-- ASIST landing platform system
-- The addition of a new long range SONAR

The GENESIS advanced combat management system includes the following characteristics and abilities
  • A modern and reliable system
  • High performance
  • Open architecture
  • Capacity of tracking more than 1,000 tactical targets
  • Modern digital sensor data fusion
  • Automatic threat evaluation
  • Weapon engagement opportunities
  • Link16/22 system integration

250 km SMART-S MK2 3D Radar
AN/SQS-56 Sonar
AN / SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare System
AN/SQR-19 Towed Array Sonar
AN/SQQ-28 LAMPS MK III Sonobuoy Processing System
ASWCS MK116 MOD 7 Anti-Submarine Warfare Control System
AN/SLQ-25 Nixie towed torpedo decoys
36 x SM-1 Air Defense Missiles
32 x ESSM Air Defense Missiles
8 x HARPOON Anti Ship Missiles
6 x Mk 46 Mod 5 Torpedos
1 × Oto Melara 76mm DP gun
1 × Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
1 × S-70B Seahawk




GENESIS Advanced Combat Management System
  • Quick reaction time against guided missiles
  • High level combat system automation
  • Centralized command and control capability
  • Situational awareness and decision support
  • Increased robustness and high reliability
  • Onboard training capability



SMART-S Mk2 3D Radar

Maximum instrumented range: 250 km
Maximum detection ranges : stealth missiles: 50 km ..... Aircrafts : 200 km
Maximal numbers of tracked targets: Sea+Air: 500




32 x RIM-162 ESSM

ESSM to protect ships from attacking missiles and aircraft. ESSM is designed to counter supersonic maneuvering anti-ship missiles

Range : 50+ km
Speed : Mach 4+
Guidance System : Mid-course update datalink -- Terminal semi-active radar homing





36 x RIM-66 SM-1

The RIM-66 Standard MR is a medium range surface-to-air missile (SAM) with a secondary role as anti-ship missile

Range : 18 km
Speed : Mach 2+
Altitude : 18.000+ m
Guidance : Semi Active Radar





8 x RGM-84 HARPOON

The Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile

Range : 124-140 km
Speed : Mach 0,7
Flight altitude : Sea-skimming
Guidance : active radar terminal homing




Turkish Navy GABYA class Frigates are superior to Greek,Egyptian,Israeli current Frigates/Corvettes

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3 ) GABYA class Frigates

Turkey has upgraded extensively the majority of its main surface combatants. Such vessels are 4 of the total 8 Gabya (O.H. Perry) class Frigates between 2007 and 2011

-- 8-cell Mk41 vertical launcher system (VLS) for total 32 ESSM SAM
-- SMART-S Mk2 3D Radar
-- Mk92 STIR Mod 12 fire control system
-- GENESIS advanced combat management system
-- ASIST landing platform system
-- The addition of a new long range SONAR

The GENESIS advanced combat management system includes the following characteristics and abilities
  • A modern and reliable system
  • High performance
  • Open architecture
  • Capacity of tracking more than 1,000 tactical targets
  • Modern digital sensor data fusion
  • Automatic threat evaluation
  • Weapon engagement opportunities
  • Link16/22 system integration

250 km SMART-S MK2 3D Radar
AN/SQS-56 Sonar
AN / SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare System
AN/SQR-19 Towed Array Sonar
AN/SQQ-28 LAMPS MK III Sonobuoy Processing System
ASWCS MK116 MOD 7 Anti-Submarine Warfare Control System
AN/SLQ-25 Nixie towed torpedo decoys
36 x SM-1 Air Defense Missiles
32 x ESSM Air Defense Missiles
8 x HARPOON Anti Ship Missiles
6 x Mk 46 Mod 5 Torpedos
1 × Oto Melara 76mm DP gun
1 × Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
1 × S-70B Seahawk




GENESIS Advanced Combat Management System
  • Quick reaction time against guided missiles
  • High level combat system automation
  • Centralized command and control capability
  • Situational awareness and decision support
  • Increased robustness and high reliability
  • Onboard training capability



SMART-S Mk2 3D Radar

Maximum instrumented range: 250 km
Maximum detection ranges : stealth missiles: 50 km ..... Aircrafts : 200 km
Maximal numbers of tracked targets: Sea+Air: 500




32 x RIM-162 ESSM

ESSM to protect ships from attacking missiles and aircraft. ESSM is designed to counter supersonic maneuvering anti-ship missiles

Range : 50+ km
Speed : Mach 4+
Guidance System : Mid-course update datalink -- Terminal semi-active radar homing





36 x RIM-66 SM-1

The RIM-66 Standard MR is a medium range surface-to-air missile (SAM) with a secondary role as anti-ship missile

Range : 18 km
Speed : Mach 2+
Altitude : 18.000+ m
Guidance : Semi Active Radar





8 x RGM-84 HARPOON

The Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile

Range : 124-140 km
Speed : Mach 0,7
Flight altitude : Sea-skimming
Guidance : active radar terminal homing




Turkish Navy GABYA class Frigates are superior to Greek,Egyptian,Israeli current Frigates/Corvettes

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For those who say the old Chinese frigates can't be modernized, watch Turkey excel in this.
 
4 ) GUR ( Type 209/1400 ) class Submarines

Total of 4 GUR ( Type 209/1400 ) class Submarines entered service between 2003 and 2007
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Displacement : 1586 tons dived
Lenght : 62 m
Speed-Range: 15 knots, 8200 miles at 8 kts

Torpedoes: Tigerfish Mk 24 Mod 2 or DM2A4
Missiles : HARPOON

-- New fire control system integrated with the sonar
-- New data links
-- Improved target acquisition and tracking capabilities

GUR class Submarines modernize to be equipped with 140 km HARPOON block II Missiles to engage land based targets

The all weather missile can engage a wide variety of land based targets, including coastal defence sites, surface-to-air missile sites, aircraft, port or industrial facilities and naval ships anchored in ports
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GUR class Submarines are equipped with state-of-the-art detection and targeting systems, which turn these platforms into silent and deadly hunters that would threaten the hostile surface action group positioned in the Eastern Mediterranean




Aselsan ARES2SC Submarine Radar ESM System

ARES-2SC/NS intercepts, detects, identifies tracks radar signals with precise parameter measurement and accurate DF, characterizes advanced emitters and provides automatic identification via MDF
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Aselsan ZARGANA Submarine Torpedo Countermeasure System

ZARGANA Submarine Torpedo Countermeasure System ensures Submarine survivability against torpedo attacks by autonomous operation and quick reaction capabilities

The decoy and launcher system has up to 24 different launcher cells, single or salvo firing with high reliability and fireproofing properties




Aselsan TORK anti-torpedo Torpedo


TORK is an anti-torpedo hard kill System aiming to destroy torpedoes
TORK moves towards threat torpedo by measuring the distance from the torpedo and explodes at appropriate distance to destroy or damage threat torpedo. TORK can cooperate with ZARGANA torpedo countermeasure systems in order to maximize defense capability against torpedo threats

Diameter : 30cm
Length : 3m
Weight : 200kg

 
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5 ) M-52T Howitzer

Total of 365 vehicles were upgraded to the M52T standard between 1994 and 1995

Weight : 29,5 t
Main Gun : 155 mm
Barrel : 39 calibers
Max firing range : 30 km
Engine : MTU diesel 450hp
Speed : 70 km/h
Range : 500 km

-- The original short-barrel 105 mm howitzer was replaced with a 155 mm/L39 weapon

-- Turkish digital command and fire control system

-- M-52T Howitzer has a fully-enclosed armored hull and turret

-- Turret can traverse 60 degrees left and right

-- Original petrol engine of the M52 was replaced with new more powerful and more fuel efficient German MTU diesel

-- This artillery system fires Turkish ammunition. Maximum range of fire is 24 km with shaped projectile and 30 km with rocket assisted


 
6 ) BARBAROS class Frigates

TCG Barbaros (F-244) entered service in 1995
TCG Oruçreis (F-245) entered service in 1996
TCG Salihreis (F-246) entered service in 1998
TCG Kemalreis (F-247) entered service in 2000

Within the scope of the Barbaros Class Frigate Half-Life Modernization Project... ( about €250 million )
4 Ships are planned to be delivered to the Turkish Navy until 2025

-- Havelsan Network Enabled Data Integrated (GENESIS ADVENT) Combat Management System
-- Aselsan TAKS Fire Control System
-- Aselsan SMART-S MK-II 3D Radar
-- Aselsan MAR-D 3B AESA Radar
-- Aselsan AKR-D X and Ka-Band fire control Radars
-- Aselsan ARES-2N Electronic Warfare System
-- Aselsan PIRI Panoramic Infrared Imaging - KATS Infrared Search and Track system
-- Aselsan FERSAH Carina Mounted Sonar System
-- Aselsan HIZIR Torpedo counter measure System

-- 127 mm Gun
-- Aselsan STOP 25mm Remote Controlled Stabilized Cannon System
-- Aselsan GOKDENIZ 35mm CIWS
-- ESSM/HISAR Air Defense Missiles
-- 16x ATMACA Anti ship Missiles
-- Lightweight Torpedoes





The next generation Network Enabled Data Integrated (GENESIS ADVENT) Combat Management System
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Aselsan MAR-D 3B AESA Radar
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Aselsan ARES-2N Electronic Warfare System
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Aselsan PIRI Panoramic Infrared Imaging - KATS Infrared Search and Track system
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Aselsan FERSAH Carina Mounted Sonar System

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Aselsan HIZIR Torpedo counter measure System
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Aselsan STOP 25mm Remote Controlled Stabilized Cannon System

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Aselsan GOKDENIZ 35mm CIWS
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16 x ATMACA Anti ship Missiles

Diameter : 350 mm
Length : 6 m
Weight : 800 kg
Warhead : 250 kg
Range : 220+ km
Guidance : INS+GPS+RA+DL
Seeker : Active RF ( IIR )
Speed : high subsonic
Network enabled capability : YES

-- super sea skimming ( less than 3 m )
-- zigzag maneuver that makes it difficult for anti missile batteries

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19 C-130s will be modernized to remain in service until 2040

The new avionic system fully NVIS capable, have a glass cockpit with 4 MFDs, 2 CDUs and 2 Multi Mission Computers, advanced navigation system with INS / GPS, Autopilot, Mode-S IFF system, TCAS-II, RVSM, EGPWS / TAWS, Digital black box, modern V / UHF radio sets, intercom system, Link-16 and 1 million lines of software

C-130 Aircrafts will be made by TurAF 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Center
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Leopard-2A4 Tank modernization


New Fire control System
New desing turret
Electric Gun-Turret Power System
Laser Warning System
Remote Command Weapon System
Telescopic Periscope System
Position and Orientation Detection System
Close Distance Surveillance System
Tank Driver Vision System
Air Conditioning System
Auxiliary Current System
Smoke Grenade Launchers
AKKOR Active Protection System

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