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TF-X
In order to meet Turkish Air Force (TurAF) requirements beyond 2030s, an indigenous design and development program has been launched by the Turkish Government which aims to replace the aging F-16 fleet of TurAF.
Within the scope of TF-X Program, Turkey will become one of the few countries to possess the necessary technologies, engineering infrastructure and production capabilities. Once the engineering activities on all the critical technologies are accomplished (e.g. increased situational awareness, sensor fusion, low observability, weapon bay, …etc), which are needed by a 5th generation (or beyond) jet fighter aircraft.
HürJet
Jet Trainer and Close Air Support Aircraft Development Project
The future military pilots are planned to be trained by HURJET, a Jet Trainer Aircraft developed by Turkish Air Forces, which is replacing T-38. The payload capacity of HURJET Light Attack Aircraft is 3000kg. The aircraft will be armed in the missions like: Armed Forces of friendly and allied nations, Light Attacks, Close Air Support, Border Security, anti-terrorism operations etc..
HÜRJET, will be designed with maximum 1.2 Mach speed and 45.000ft maximum altitude and will be equipped with high technologies and flight systems.
10 TON UTILITY HELICOPTER
Within the scope of the project, a 10-ton utility helicopter with military configuration suitable for search and rescue and offshore operations will be developed. The helicopter will be designed to meet wide range of operational requirements, and will have a large and high cabin, a rear down-ramp and retractable landing gear.
The helicopter will be designed to carry 20+ personnel, with a maximum speed of 170 knots, and have a range of 1000 km.
10-ton utility helicopter will accommodate advanced avionics and mission systems.
6 TON UTILITY HELICOPTER T-625
T625 Multirole Helicopter is a new generation, twin engine, 6 ton class helicopter developed in response to the growing market demand for higher mission flexibility in this class.
T625 Multirole Helicopter is designed and optimized to meet and exceed the multi-mission requirements for hot & high geographical environments and for adverse weather conditions. The aircraft incorporates several new technology features to provide the highest levels of safety and operational benefits for operators.
The platform has a five-bladed main rotor and a four-bladed tail rotor to minimize vibration and noise. Both main and tail rotor hubs are fully-articulated with elastomeric bearings. Both rotor systems are driven by a transmission system which consists of the three-stage main gear box having the capability of operation for 30 minutes in the event of loss of lubrication. Within the scope of the program, critical systems such as transmission system, rotor system and landing gears as well as aerostructures are designed from scratch in TAI.
3t Utility Helicopter - (Conceptual Design Phase)
ATAK 2
"ATAK 2 Attack Helicopter" is designed with completely local capacities and capabilities.
Conceived as a combination of T129 ATAK and T625, ATAK 2 is using the sub-systems such as transmission, rotor systems and landing gears developed under the T625 Utility Helicopter Project as well as the technological know-how, operational experience and achievements gained through the T129 ATAK Helicopter Project. ATAK 2, will be a combathelicopter that can successfully perform its missions in harsh geographical and environmental conditions, which will have increased payload capacity and modern avionic systems alongside with high performance and low maintenance cost.
ANKA
ANKA, advanced Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) class Unmanned Aerial System, performs day and night, all-weather reconnaissance, target detection / identification and intelligence missions with its EO/IR and SAR payloads, featuring autonomous flight capability including Automatic Take-off and Landing.
ANKA incorporates a heavy-fuel engine and electro-expulsive Ice Protection System with an Advanced Ground Control Station and dual datalink allowing operational security and ease.
The system is expandable with a Transportable Image Exploitation Station, Radio Relay, Remote Video Terminal and SATCOM.
High Payload Capacity (YFYK) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ANKA-2
YFYK UAV will have a 750kg payload capacity and will carry combinations like electro-optical and wide area surveillance cameras, SAR, intelligence communication sensors. It will be used through TURKSAT Satellite for control and long range operations.
Two pieces of double turbocharged piston engines, developed by TEI (TAI Engine Industries) with national capabilities, with 170HP maximum power, which does not lose power up to 20.000ft altitude, are planned to be installed to YFYK UAV.
Moreover, avionic components of the aerial vehicle will be composed of units also developed by the indigenous capabilities.
AKINCI 4,5T HALE UAV
HAVASOJ Airborne Standoff Jammer Project
HAVASOJ Specifications
• Suppress enemy air defense surveillance during allied air force operation
• Long range detecting and jamming capability
• Critical mission system equipments, softwares and special algorithms are designed by ASELSAN.
Sub Systems
• RADAR Electronic Support / Electronic Attack Sub System
• Communication Electronic Support / Electronic Attack Sub System
• Self Protection Sub System
• Communication and Tactical Data Link Sub System
• Mission Management Sub System Capabilities
• Wide band frequency coverage
• High power jamming output
• Precise direction finding and geolocation for RADAR and communication signals
• Active Electronically Scanned Array Technology
• Effective on frequency hoping, DSSS signals and data links
• Capability of long duration and high altitude mission execution
• Real time mission coordination with Ground Support Center
• Sense and counter measure capabilities of RADAR and missile threats
MULTI-INT Special Mission Aircraft
COMINT Subsystem
• Wide band frequency coverage
• High system sensitivity
• Precise direction finding and geo-location
• Narrow band and wide band recording and off-line analysis
• Analog and digital modulation recognition and protocol decoding
• Analog and digital de-modulation
• Multi channel communication signals monitoring and recording demodulated signals
• Effective on frequency hopping signals
ESM/ELINT Subsystem
• New generation digital receiver architectures
• Wide band frequency coverage
• High system sensitivity
• High probability of intercept
• Sub mode, radar and platform based Mission Data File
• Automatic and manual detection, classification and identification
• Interpulse and intrapulse modulation measurement and recording
• Finger printing, analysis and recording
• Antenna scan type and antenna scan period measurement
• Geo-location
• PDW and event recording
• Detailed emitter analysis and database upgrade with post mission analysis
IMINT (SAR/GMTI, EO/IR) Subsystem
• Synthetic Aperture Radar System
• Automatic antenna positioning and stabilization
• Wide Region Imaging Mode (STRIPMAP)
• High Resolution Imaging Mode (SPOTLIGHT)
• Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI)
• Inverse SAR Mode (ISAR)
• Superior imaging resolution from EO and IR cameras
• Precise line-of-sight stabilization
• Wide coverage area
• Precise direction finding and target tracking
• Laser range finding
• Fast azimuth / elevation slew rate
• Simultaneous digital & analog outputs
• Cross-Cue capability
Communication and Data link Subsystem
• High data rate LOS air to ground datalink
• SATCOM for long range data and voice communication
• Inter Communication System (ICS)
• V/UHF Radio Communication System
• IFF (Identification Friend Or Foe) System
• Real time mission coordinated with Ground Support Subsystems
Ground Support Subsystems
• Command and Control Center
• Fixed and Mobile Ground Relay Stations
• Mission Monitor Stations
Hürkuş Basic Trainer and COIN Aircraft
Imaging and Targeting System
T-129 Atak
T129 ATAK is a new generation, tandem two-seat, twin engine helicopter specifically designed for atak and reconnaissance purposes. T129 ATAK, developed from the combat proven AgustaWestland A129CBT, incorporates totally new system philosophy with new engines (LHTEC CTS 800-4A), new avionics, visionics and weapons, modified airframe, uprated drive train and new tail rotor.
The T129 ATAK is the helicopter selected in 2007 by the Government of Turkey for the Turkish Land Forces; development and production will be assured by the "ATAK Team", a Joint Partnership of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) and AgustaWestland. The first TAI-manufactured helicopter was delivered to Turkish Land Forces by the end of April 2014.
T129 ATAK has been optimized to meet and exceed the "high and hot" performance requirements for harsh geographical and environmental conditions.
UFA - Satellite Launch Vehicle
Small-COM: Optimized Communication Satellites for GEO
Small-COM is the telecommunication satellite platform, which is capable of accommodating a wide range of commercial payloads and missions; from TV broadcasting to multimedia applications, internet access and mobile or fixed services in a wide range of frequency bands. Small-COM's new, modular and flexible design, boosts global industry’s ability to play a significant role in commercial telecommunication satellites.
The satellite is a small sized platform which would potentially employ various frequency bands such as; Ka, Ku, X, C, S, L, UHF or any other telecommunication payloads according to the necessities with encrypted satellite access.
A finely optimized modular design approach was selected as a baseline in Small-COM Satellite solution to meet diversified customer requirements. The design of the satellite is based on previous experiences of TAI’s earth observation and telecommunication platforms.
TURKSAT-6A 4,5t Communication Satellite
The assembly, integration and test activities of TÜRKSAT 6A Satellite will be performed at the TAI's Facilities – Assembly, Integration and Test Center in Ankara.
The satellite is planned to be located in to 42°E geo-stationary orbit for the operation of National Satellite Operator Company, TÜRKSAT. The spacecraft will have a launch mass of more than 4 tons. The system will be designed to provide commercial services for at least 15 years.
TÜRKSAT 6A will bring extended capabilities and additional capacity for high and secure data transfer applications with:
Gokturk-3 SAR satellite
Earth images are collected during day or night in all weather conditions via a SAR payload.
ASELSAN is interested in the following topics:
https://www.tai.com.tr/en/
http://www.aselsan.com.tr/tr-tr/Sayfalar/default.aspx
http://uzay.tubitak.gov.tr/
https://www.turksat.com.tr/tr
In order to meet Turkish Air Force (TurAF) requirements beyond 2030s, an indigenous design and development program has been launched by the Turkish Government which aims to replace the aging F-16 fleet of TurAF.
Within the scope of TF-X Program, Turkey will become one of the few countries to possess the necessary technologies, engineering infrastructure and production capabilities. Once the engineering activities on all the critical technologies are accomplished (e.g. increased situational awareness, sensor fusion, low observability, weapon bay, …etc), which are needed by a 5th generation (or beyond) jet fighter aircraft.
HürJet
Jet Trainer and Close Air Support Aircraft Development Project
The future military pilots are planned to be trained by HURJET, a Jet Trainer Aircraft developed by Turkish Air Forces, which is replacing T-38. The payload capacity of HURJET Light Attack Aircraft is 3000kg. The aircraft will be armed in the missions like: Armed Forces of friendly and allied nations, Light Attacks, Close Air Support, Border Security, anti-terrorism operations etc..
HÜRJET, will be designed with maximum 1.2 Mach speed and 45.000ft maximum altitude and will be equipped with high technologies and flight systems.
10 TON UTILITY HELICOPTER
Within the scope of the project, a 10-ton utility helicopter with military configuration suitable for search and rescue and offshore operations will be developed. The helicopter will be designed to meet wide range of operational requirements, and will have a large and high cabin, a rear down-ramp and retractable landing gear.
The helicopter will be designed to carry 20+ personnel, with a maximum speed of 170 knots, and have a range of 1000 km.
10-ton utility helicopter will accommodate advanced avionics and mission systems.
6 TON UTILITY HELICOPTER T-625
T625 Multirole Helicopter is a new generation, twin engine, 6 ton class helicopter developed in response to the growing market demand for higher mission flexibility in this class.
T625 Multirole Helicopter is designed and optimized to meet and exceed the multi-mission requirements for hot & high geographical environments and for adverse weather conditions. The aircraft incorporates several new technology features to provide the highest levels of safety and operational benefits for operators.
The platform has a five-bladed main rotor and a four-bladed tail rotor to minimize vibration and noise. Both main and tail rotor hubs are fully-articulated with elastomeric bearings. Both rotor systems are driven by a transmission system which consists of the three-stage main gear box having the capability of operation for 30 minutes in the event of loss of lubrication. Within the scope of the program, critical systems such as transmission system, rotor system and landing gears as well as aerostructures are designed from scratch in TAI.
3t Utility Helicopter - (Conceptual Design Phase)
ATAK 2
"ATAK 2 Attack Helicopter" is designed with completely local capacities and capabilities.
Conceived as a combination of T129 ATAK and T625, ATAK 2 is using the sub-systems such as transmission, rotor systems and landing gears developed under the T625 Utility Helicopter Project as well as the technological know-how, operational experience and achievements gained through the T129 ATAK Helicopter Project. ATAK 2, will be a combathelicopter that can successfully perform its missions in harsh geographical and environmental conditions, which will have increased payload capacity and modern avionic systems alongside with high performance and low maintenance cost.
ANKA
ANKA, advanced Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) class Unmanned Aerial System, performs day and night, all-weather reconnaissance, target detection / identification and intelligence missions with its EO/IR and SAR payloads, featuring autonomous flight capability including Automatic Take-off and Landing.
ANKA incorporates a heavy-fuel engine and electro-expulsive Ice Protection System with an Advanced Ground Control Station and dual datalink allowing operational security and ease.
The system is expandable with a Transportable Image Exploitation Station, Radio Relay, Remote Video Terminal and SATCOM.
High Payload Capacity (YFYK) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ANKA-2
YFYK UAV will have a 750kg payload capacity and will carry combinations like electro-optical and wide area surveillance cameras, SAR, intelligence communication sensors. It will be used through TURKSAT Satellite for control and long range operations.
Two pieces of double turbocharged piston engines, developed by TEI (TAI Engine Industries) with national capabilities, with 170HP maximum power, which does not lose power up to 20.000ft altitude, are planned to be installed to YFYK UAV.
Moreover, avionic components of the aerial vehicle will be composed of units also developed by the indigenous capabilities.
AKINCI 4,5T HALE UAV
HAVASOJ Airborne Standoff Jammer Project
HAVASOJ Specifications
• Suppress enemy air defense surveillance during allied air force operation
• Long range detecting and jamming capability
• Critical mission system equipments, softwares and special algorithms are designed by ASELSAN.
Sub Systems
• RADAR Electronic Support / Electronic Attack Sub System
• Communication Electronic Support / Electronic Attack Sub System
• Self Protection Sub System
• Communication and Tactical Data Link Sub System
• Mission Management Sub System Capabilities
• Wide band frequency coverage
• High power jamming output
• Precise direction finding and geolocation for RADAR and communication signals
• Active Electronically Scanned Array Technology
• Effective on frequency hoping, DSSS signals and data links
• Capability of long duration and high altitude mission execution
• Real time mission coordination with Ground Support Center
• Sense and counter measure capabilities of RADAR and missile threats
MULTI-INT Special Mission Aircraft
COMINT Subsystem
• Wide band frequency coverage
• High system sensitivity
• Precise direction finding and geo-location
• Narrow band and wide band recording and off-line analysis
• Analog and digital modulation recognition and protocol decoding
• Analog and digital de-modulation
• Multi channel communication signals monitoring and recording demodulated signals
• Effective on frequency hopping signals
ESM/ELINT Subsystem
• New generation digital receiver architectures
• Wide band frequency coverage
• High system sensitivity
• High probability of intercept
• Sub mode, radar and platform based Mission Data File
• Automatic and manual detection, classification and identification
• Interpulse and intrapulse modulation measurement and recording
• Finger printing, analysis and recording
• Antenna scan type and antenna scan period measurement
• Geo-location
• PDW and event recording
• Detailed emitter analysis and database upgrade with post mission analysis
IMINT (SAR/GMTI, EO/IR) Subsystem
• Synthetic Aperture Radar System
• Automatic antenna positioning and stabilization
• Wide Region Imaging Mode (STRIPMAP)
• High Resolution Imaging Mode (SPOTLIGHT)
• Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI)
• Inverse SAR Mode (ISAR)
• Superior imaging resolution from EO and IR cameras
• Precise line-of-sight stabilization
• Wide coverage area
• Precise direction finding and target tracking
• Laser range finding
• Fast azimuth / elevation slew rate
• Simultaneous digital & analog outputs
• Cross-Cue capability
Communication and Data link Subsystem
• High data rate LOS air to ground datalink
• SATCOM for long range data and voice communication
• Inter Communication System (ICS)
• V/UHF Radio Communication System
• IFF (Identification Friend Or Foe) System
• Real time mission coordinated with Ground Support Subsystems
Ground Support Subsystems
• Command and Control Center
• Fixed and Mobile Ground Relay Stations
• Mission Monitor Stations
Hürkuş Basic Trainer and COIN Aircraft
Imaging and Targeting System
- EO/IR Targeting/Imaging System
- Unguided General Purpose Bombs (MK81 and MK82 Versions),
- INS/GPS Guided General Purpose Bombs,
- Wing Assisted Guided General Purpose Bombs,
- Guided and Unguided 2.75” Rockets,
- 12.7 (.50 Cal.) And 20 Mm. Gun Systems
- Laser Guided Bombs,
- Training Bombs,
- External Fuel Tanks.
- Secure Communication System
- Video & Data Link
T-129 Atak
T129 ATAK is a new generation, tandem two-seat, twin engine helicopter specifically designed for atak and reconnaissance purposes. T129 ATAK, developed from the combat proven AgustaWestland A129CBT, incorporates totally new system philosophy with new engines (LHTEC CTS 800-4A), new avionics, visionics and weapons, modified airframe, uprated drive train and new tail rotor.
The T129 ATAK is the helicopter selected in 2007 by the Government of Turkey for the Turkish Land Forces; development and production will be assured by the "ATAK Team", a Joint Partnership of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) and AgustaWestland. The first TAI-manufactured helicopter was delivered to Turkish Land Forces by the end of April 2014.
T129 ATAK has been optimized to meet and exceed the "high and hot" performance requirements for harsh geographical and environmental conditions.
UFA - Satellite Launch Vehicle
Small-COM: Optimized Communication Satellites for GEO
Small-COM is the telecommunication satellite platform, which is capable of accommodating a wide range of commercial payloads and missions; from TV broadcasting to multimedia applications, internet access and mobile or fixed services in a wide range of frequency bands. Small-COM's new, modular and flexible design, boosts global industry’s ability to play a significant role in commercial telecommunication satellites.
The satellite is a small sized platform which would potentially employ various frequency bands such as; Ka, Ku, X, C, S, L, UHF or any other telecommunication payloads according to the necessities with encrypted satellite access.
A finely optimized modular design approach was selected as a baseline in Small-COM Satellite solution to meet diversified customer requirements. The design of the satellite is based on previous experiences of TAI’s earth observation and telecommunication platforms.
TURKSAT-6A 4,5t Communication Satellite
The assembly, integration and test activities of TÜRKSAT 6A Satellite will be performed at the TAI's Facilities – Assembly, Integration and Test Center in Ankara.
The satellite is planned to be located in to 42°E geo-stationary orbit for the operation of National Satellite Operator Company, TÜRKSAT. The spacecraft will have a launch mass of more than 4 tons. The system will be designed to provide commercial services for at least 15 years.
TÜRKSAT 6A will bring extended capabilities and additional capacity for high and secure data transfer applications with:
- 20 Ku-Band transponders that can be operated simultaneously
- 2 X-Band transponders operating at full power.
Gokturk-3 SAR satellite
Earth images are collected during day or night in all weather conditions via a SAR payload.
ASELSAN is interested in the following topics:
- SAR Payload
- Communications Subsystem
- Ground Segment
https://www.tai.com.tr/en/
http://www.aselsan.com.tr/tr-tr/Sayfalar/default.aspx
http://uzay.tubitak.gov.tr/
https://www.turksat.com.tr/tr
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