06.05.2008, 21:06
Zitat:ASELSAN LAUNCHES STOP
Aselsan launches StoP with the Georgian MRTP33 FPB
The MRTP 33 Fast Patrol Boat [FPB] under construction by Yonca-Onuk for the Georgian Coast Guard and scheduled for delivery in June ‘o8, is to be equipped with a 25mm Stabilised Gun [StoP] turret of Aselsan. Currently under development, the remotely-operated StoP system can be armed with either a 25mm or 3omm gun. According to Aselsan officials the gun selection has not yet been made, however potential candidates are:
• Rheinmetall Italy SPA [former Oerlikon Contraves SPA]: 25mm KBA
• Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmBH: 3omm MK30-2
• ATK: 25mm M242 Bushmaster and 3omm M44
The advanced composite MRTP 33 Fast Patrol Boat for Georgia will be powered by two 2,72o kW MTU 16V4ooo M9o diesels and a MJP 753 water jet, allowing speeds of up to 64kt in calm waters and up to 4okt at Sea State 4. The boat will operate for three days with a range of 65onm at 34kt.
A stabilised and remotely operated gun platform, StoP will provide precision firing capabilities day and night. A 3omm gun version of StoP has already been selected for the Pakistani MRTP 33s, ordered in late ‘o6 and the first boat PNS ZARRAR inducted into Pakistani Navy fleet without any armament on November 26, ‘o7. PNS ZARRAR will be fitted with 30mm Stop and Harpoon Block II SSM for its role in coastal defence and offensive opperations.
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Zitat:New Orders for the Cobra
Celebrating its 45th Anniversary, Otokar, the leading supplier of 4x4 tactical and armoured vehicles for the Turkish Armed Forces [TAF], announced on March 19, ‘o8 that it had received an order from an undisclosed Gulf country for the delivery of Cobra 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicles [WAV]. The platforms, in 20mm Automatic Cannon Platform configuration, are to be delivered in ‘o9. Valued at around US$9 Million, the contract also covers spares, support equipment and training services.
In 20mm Automatic Cannon Platform configuration Cobra 4x4 WAV is fitted with Giat's 20mm 20M621 cannon and designed to meet surface to surface and surface to air missions including patrol, protection of sensitive areas and participation in defence roles.
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Zitat:ARI PROJECT UPDATE
ARI Project Update: First T-38A Arrives at TAI
The T-38A Talon Advanced Jet Trainer Avionics Modernisation Project [dubbed ARI/Bee] has taken off with the arrival of the first Turkish Air Force [TuAF] T-38A on January 30, ‘o8, at TAI. The aircraft, operated by 121st Squadron [Call Sign ‘ARI’], was transferred from its home at the 2nd Main Jet Base Flight Training Centre Command, located in Çigli, Izmir.
The June 3o ‘o6 Defence Industry Executive Committee [DIEC] meeting saw Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. [TAI] receive the go-ahead for the local avionics modernisation of the T-38As. As a result, a Main Contract, valued at US$84.3 Million was signed between the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries [SSM] and prime contactor TAI for the avionics modernisation of 55 T-38As on June 21 ‘o7. 1st Air Supply and Maintenance Centre [1st ASMC] Command in Eskisehir will act as the main subcontractor. The ARI Project will be realised in two phases: Prototype and Serial Production, under which the first aircraft will be delivered to TuAF in ’1o and the last in June ’13.
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