Following a successful firing test against a target at an altitude from I-class frigate TCG İstanbul (F-515), HİSAR-D RF intercepted a sea-skimming target UAV.
Aside from the first hit on a sea-skimming target, an important detail in the test video shared by ROKETSAN is worth inspection. The missile was fired from a ground-based launcher that uses a MİDLAS canister, with sensors used for midcourse updates not seen.
The ground-based launcher with the MİDLAS canister has some features raising the possibility of a ground-based MİDLAS in works. Said features include a hydraulic erector mechanism and a structure that appears to have space for multiple MİDLAS canisters. It is also seen that this launcher has no exhaust assembly found in a standard MİDLAS module, with the exhaust gases directly exiting from the rear.
It is known that ROKETSAN has been planning a ground-based MİDLAS for base/harbour/area defence, as stated in the product catalogue. A modular launcher system with the interface of MİDLAS (Fire control and common canisters) can be quickly configured for air defence at various ranges and potentially offensive use with cruise missiles.
A comparable concept is the Typhon system of the US Army, based on Mk70 PDS, which can launch BGM-109 Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles or SM-6 missiles. However, Typhon, with four cells, works in vertical launch with a specially designed exhaust assembly, working as a containerised VLS.
IDEF2025 was a scene for ROKETSAN’s containerised missile launcher designs in addition to many other new products, such as a containerised six-cell launcher for ÇAKIR cruise missile and a truck-mounted all-in-one system for EREN loitering munition that includes its own radar.
HİSAR-D RF
HİSAR-D RF is a development of the HİSAR-O RF medium-range air defence missile using an active radar seeker, with a range of 40+ km and altitude of 15+ km.
The missile uses a dual-pulse rocket motor, providing a high probability of kill at terminal approach by the activation of a second ignition.
Author: Kaan Azman
Editor: Özgür Ekşi
