OSU-35K

OSU-35K
OSU-35K system dispalyed at MSPO 2023 defense expo
Typeclose-in weapon system
Place of origin Poland
Service history
In service2022-present
Used by Polish Navy
Production history
DesignerMilitary University of Technology
Designed2012
ManufacturerPIT-Radwar
Specifications
Mass3300 kg (without ammunition)
Length4.85 m
Height
  • 2.62 m (overall)
  • 1.97 m (turret)
CrewUnmanned

Shell
Caliber35×228mm
Barrels1
ActionGas-operated
Elevation−10° / +85°
Traverse360° (unlimited)
Rate of fire550 rpm
Effective firing range3000-5000 m
Feed systemDual feed, 2×100 rounds belt

The OSU-35K (Polish: Okrętowy System Uzbrojenia 35 mm - 35 mm Naval Weapon System) is a Polish naval remote weapon station and a close-in weapon system manufactured by PIT-Radwar. Armed with a 35 mm Oerlikon KDA autocannon, it is meant to defend surface combatants against various types of maneuvering aerial targets such as anti-ship missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, conventional and rotary-wing aircraft, It can also engage surface and coastal targets.[1] It is in service with the Polish Navy on the Kormoran II-class (Project 258) minehunters and is planned to equip the Wicher-class (Project 106) frigates.[2]

  1. ^ "35 mm automatyczna armata morska KDA z zabudowanym na okręcie systemem kierowania ogniem wykorzystującym Zintegrowaną Głowicę Śledzącą ZGS-158 wykonaną w wersji morskiej wraz ze stanowiskiem kierowania ogniem – Wydział Mechatroniki, Uzbrojenia i Lotnictwa WAT" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  2. ^ Ciślak, Jarosław (2024-09-10). "Mieczniki z innymi rakietami. Zmiany na polskich fregatach [ANALIZA]". defence24.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-10-21.