| GOKDENIZ | |
|---|---|
 Scale model in 2022 | |
| Type | Close-in weapon system |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Aselsan |
| Manufacturer | Aselsan |
| Produced | 2019-Present |
| Specifications | |
| Shell | 35×228mm ATOM, 35×228mm HEI-T |
| Shell weight | ATOM 35mm: 1.750 kg (3 lb 14 oz)[1][2] HEI-T: 1.565 kg (3 lb 7 oz) |
| Caliber | 35 mm (1.38 in) |
| Barrels | 2 |
| Action | Gas-operated[3] |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 1100 rpm (2 x 550 rpm)[4] |
| Muzzle velocity | ATOM 35mm: 1,020 m/s (3,300 ft/s)[1][2] HEI-T: 1,175 m/s (3,850 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 4,000 metres (13,000 ft)[1][2] |
| Feed system | Automatic 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]
- ^ a b c d "ATOM 35mm Airburst Ammunition". Aselsan. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d "ATOM" (PDF). Aselsan. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d "GOKDENIZ" (PDF). Aselsan. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "WEAPONS and TURRETS for NAVAL PLATFORM: GOKDENIZ". TURKISH DEFENCE INDUSTRY PRODUCT CATALOGUE. Archived from the original on 22 November 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "KORKUT Self Propelled Air Defense Gun System". Aselsan.
- ^ 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.