Submarine-Launched variant of ATMACA anti-ship missile, AKATA, successfully hit moving sea targets and a static land targets during its recent firing test.
CNN Turk reported that the firing test of AKATA conducted last week involved moving sea targets and static land targets. The test has demonstrated AKATA as not only a stand-off anti-ship missile but also a land attack option upon need.
AKATA is one leg of ROKETSAN's efforts to develop submarine-based missile capabilities through underwater launch capsules for torpedo tubes. Future munitions to be adapted for underwater launch include the GEZGİN cruise missile and air defence missiles for self-defence.
AKATA can reach a range of 250+ km and be launched from depths between 15-60 m. Other specifications are thought to be identical to the baseline ATMACA missile.
In addition to torpedo tube-compliant capsules, ROKETSAN is working on a submarine adaptation of MİDLAS VLS that can launch ATMACA variants, GEZGİN cruise missile, and TAYFUN ballistic missiles.
Author: Kaan Azman
Editor: Özgür Ekşi
