ROKETSAN’s ÇAKIR multi-platform cruise missile will be integrated on ASELSAN-SEFİNE MARLIN USV to allow anti-surface warfare operations at longer ranges.
TAIS Shipyards displayed MARLIN USV with four ÇAKIR launchers placed at the back of the hull during IDEF25. Integration work is ongoing for ROKETSAN’s multi-platform cruise missile to allow both land attack and anti-ship usage.
TurDef also learned that the 12.7 mm RCWS on MARLIN will be swapped for a more powerful 30x113 mm one, which is more effective at dealing damage to soft-skinned small boats and other USVs.
Previously, MARLIN was fitted with an eight-round fixed launcher for TÜBİTAK SAGE’s KUZGUN KY solid fuel rocket-powered missile, which will allow engagement at ranges of 15 km with a 15 kg warhead.
ÇAKIR’s range of 150+ km when launched from the surface and 70 kg warhead can be considered more fit to attack other ships or land targets, whereas KUZGUN KY is ideal for small vessels or crippling larger ones.
MARLIN is planned to be fitted with a range of other systems, such as lightweight torpedoes and towed sonar, to perform different missions. Currently KUZGUN KY, AREAS-2NC electronic warfare system, and KMC missile launcher are the available payloads for MARLIN USV.
Author: Kaan Azman
Editor:Özgür Ekşi
