Aselsan GOKDENIZ

GOKDENIZ
Scale model in 2022
TypeClose-in weapon system
Place of originTurkey
Production history
DesignerAselsan
ManufacturerAselsan
Produced2019-Present
Specifications
Shell35×228mm ATOM, 35×228mm HEI-T
Shell weightATOM 35mm: 1.750 kg (3 lb 14 oz)[1][2]
HEI-T: 1.565 kg (3 lb 7 oz)
Caliber35 mm (1.38 in)
Barrels2
ActionGas-operated[3]
Traverse360°
Rate of fire1100 rpm (2 x 550 rpm)[4]
Muzzle velocityATOM 35mm: 1,020 m/s (3,300 ft/s)[1][2]
HEI-T: 1,175 m/s (3,850 ft/s)
Effective firing range4,000 metres (13,000 ft)[1][2]
Feed systemAutomatic linkless[4]

The GOKDENIZ (Turkish: Aselsan Gökdeniz) complex along with Aselsan ATOM 35mm[1][2] airburst ammunition is an all-weather-capable Turkish 35 mm dual barrel close-in weapon system (CIWS) developed by Aselsan.[4][5] It is a CIWS variant of KORKUT Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.[6][7]

Each GOKDENIZ platform carries a variant of Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon, manufactured under licence by MKEK.[7] The CIWS system, sensors and electronics manufactured by Aselsan. The CIWS can fire up to 1100 rounds a minute up to an effective range of 4 km.[4][7]

  1. ^ a b c d "ATOM 35mm Airburst Ammunition". Aselsan. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "ATOM" (PDF). Aselsan. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  3. ^ Friedman, Norman (1997–1998). "Oerlikon 35mm (Type GDM-A and GDM-C)". The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems, 1997–1998. Annapolis, Md.: Naval Institute Press. p. 455. ISBN 978-1-55750-268-1. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d "GOKDENIZ" (PDF). Aselsan. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. ^ "WEAPONS and TURRETS for NAVAL PLATFORM: GOKDENIZ". TURKISH DEFENCE INDUSTRY PRODUCT CATALOGUE. Archived from the original on 22 November 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  6. ^ "KORKUT Self Propelled Air Defense Gun System". Aselsan.
  7. ^ a b c "GUNS and HOWITZERS: 35MM TWIN BARREL ANTI AIRCRAFT GUN". TURKISH DEFENCE INDUSTRY PRODUCT CATALOGUE. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2021.