ASELSAN has sold 16 E/O ASELPODs to Pakistan for $25 million

[T-123456]

Cause SOM is Light weight Smaller in size then Ra'ad what wrong in having more options
Well SOM was built to be integrated on F-35 we can use them on F-16 or maybe J-31 in future..

There's nothing wrong in asking question

Oh,you meant the SOM J.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Oh,you meant the SOM J.

yes

 

[T-123456]

yes

That wont be a problem for Pakistan,even i can confirm that.

 

[Path-Finder]

I believe other systems of Turkish origin will be considered when they become available like the SAR pod and possibly AESA radar as well or AAM's but lets wait and see what direction the future will take.

 

[GreenFalcon]

ASELPOD is a high performance electro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance and targeting system designed specifically for fighter aircrafts. ASELPOD is designed as the new generation targeting pod for fighter aircrafts.

ASELPOD is a multi-sensor targeting pod consisting of:

• High Resolution, 3rd generation FLIR
• Laser Range Finder / Target Designator
• Laser Spot Tracker
• Laser Pointer
• Advanced Video Tracking (Simultaneously on IR/Day Video)
• IR/Day Video & Mission History Recording
• Advanced Image Processing
• Providing Highly Accurate Geo-Location Coordinates
• Growth Potential for Mission Requirements

With a modular mechanical design, ASELPOD comprises high density capabilities.

ASELPOD designed to fit fighter jets such as F-16's and F-4's and can be adapted to various air platforms.

Applications

• Targeting
• Reconnaissance and Surveillance

General Features

• Superior Range Performance
• Superior Maintainability
• Internal Boresight Unit

• Dual-Wavelength Laser Range Finder

• Eye-Safe Training Mode for LRF in Addition to Combat Mode
• Safe and Easier training

• Matched FOVs for IR and TV Cameras

• Better situational awareness when switching between sensors
• Common FOVs for the system (NFOF, WFOV, SWFOV)

• Super Wide Field of View for IR Camera

• Navigation capability at Night with IR video on HUD
• Better situational awareness before switching to narrower FOVs

• Continuous Zoom for IR Camera (Optional)
• Advanced Image Processing
• Simultaneous MFD and HUD Video Outputs
• Sensor-In-Sensor
• Picture-In-Picture
• Multi Target Tracking
• Simultaneous Target Tracking on IR and TV Videos
• Video and Inertial Target Tracking
• Accurate Target Geo-Location
• Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
• Accurate Stabilization
• Automatic Alignment with Platform
• Integrated Environmental Control Unit
• Continuous Roll Capability
• Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground Modes
• Video and Data Recorder (Optional)

• Simultaneous Recording of IR and TV Videos and Mission Data
• Solid State Type Recorder for High Reliability
• Zeroize
• Mission Debriefing
• In-Flight Video Playback

Technical Specifications
Sensor Resolutions IR: 640x512
TV: 768x576
Fields of View (FOVs)

(Horizontal)

IR: 0.8° - 4.0° - 28°
TV: 0.8° - 4.0°
Field of Regard (FOR)
Azimuth: 360° continuous

Elevation: +45° to -150°

Laser Range Finder and Target Designator
Wavelength (Combat): 1064 nm

Wavelength (Training): 1570 nm

Repetition rate: up to 20 Hz

Laser Pointer Wavelength: NIR
Laser Spot Tracker Wavelength: 1064 nm
Communication Interface MIL-STD-1553B
Video Interface
2x Video Output (RS-170)

1x Video Input (Optional)

Power Interface 115 VAC 400Hz and 28 VDC
Size
Diameter: 430 mm

Length: 2350 mm

Weight 240 kg

 

[Mrc]

Pak shud also acquire SOM missile

 

[ACE OF THE AIR]

In Turkey, Aselsan will configure the pod for the receiving platform – i.e. the JF-17 Thunder. This would include work on the ASELPOD’s software and communications equipment, to ensure that the system works with the native systems onboard the JF-17. Meanwhile, Pakistan will produce the external pylon or hard-point that will be used for the ASELPOD.

It is not for JF-17's these are for the 16 F-16's purchased from Jordan that are going through MLU.

If it was for JF -17 then the numbers would be lower because these would be tested on the test aircraft and then proceed to new JF-17 block. Once certified for incorporation on the JF-17 then the minimum number would be 50 which would slowly be increased for the older J-17 blocks.

@Windjammer, @Bilal Khan (Quwa) Sir, do you have any updates one this?

 

[T-123456]

It is not for JF-17's these are for the 16 F-16's purchased from Jordan that are going through MLU.

If it was for JF -17 then the numbers would be lower because these would be tested on the test aircraft and then proceed to new JF-17 block. Once certified for incorporation on the JF-17 then the minimum number would be 50 which would slowly be increased for the older J-17 blocks.

They are for the JF-17.
ASELSAN has sold E/O pods to Pakistan for $ 25 million

Source: https://defence.pk/threads/aselsan-has-sold-e-o-pods-to-pakistan-for-25-million.434761/page-11#ixzz4NrVK1hgi

 

[Thorough Pro]

You don't need a pod for every single jet, one or two armed with the pods in the attack team of 5/6 is enough to get things done.

So PAF gonna test 16 pods initially on JF-17 and will order more Later??

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

It is not for JF-17's these are for the 16 F-16's purchased from Jordan that are going through MLU.

If it was for JF -17 then the numbers would be lower because these would be tested on the test aircraft and then proceed to new JF-17 block. Once certified for incorporation on the JF-17 then the minimum number would be 50 which would slowly be increased for the older J-17 blocks.

@Windjammer, @Bilal Khan (Quwa) Sir, do you have any updates one this?

They're for the JF-17. @Bilal Khan 777 was the first to 'suggest' that the ASELPOD could happen.

 

[Hell hound]

You don't need a pod for every single jet, one or two armed with the pods in the attack team of 5/6 is enough to get things done.

you still need about 40-50 pods in total for 250 thunders.for now 16 will do

 

[Thorough Pro]

we don't have 250 thunders in active service

you still need about 40-50 pods in total for 250 thunders.for now 16 will do

 

[Hell hound]

we don't have 250 thunders in active service

that's what i said for now 16 will do but that's not the end of it we will be needing more after few years.

 

[Zain Malik]

So there will be a change in hard points in jf 17 in block three. Aselsan TP will be very effective and block three is going to be a beast. With Aesa and Aselpod there will be a change in shape of nose not round and addition of a hardpoint or minor change in structure lije eurofighter placed its pod in front of canopy may be something like that. Will i can't wait for its induction.

It is not for JF-17's these are for the 16 F-16's purchased from Jordan that are going through MLU.

If it was for JF -17 then the numbers would be lower because these would be tested on the test aircraft and then proceed to new JF-17 block. Once certified for incorporation on the JF-17 then the minimum number would be 50 which would slowly be increased for the older J-17 blocks.

@Windjammer, @Bilal Khan (Quwa) Sir, do you have any updates one this?

No sir surely they are for upcoming block of jft. By the way when are those Jordanians f16 going to be inducted after MLU.? Means are they still in Turkey?

 

[MastanKhan]

It is not for JF-17's these are for the 16 F-16's purchased from Jordan that are going through MLU.

If it was for JF -17 then the numbers would be lower because these would be tested on the test aircraft and then proceed to new JF-17 block. Once certified for incorporation on the JF-17 then the minimum number would be 50 which would slowly be increased for the older J-17 blocks.

@Windjammer, @Bilal Khan (Quwa) Sir, do you have any updates one this?

Hi,

The data link should do the job.