GÖKSUR
| GÖKSUR | |
|---|---|
| Type | SAM-based CIWS |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Service history | |
| Used by | § Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Aselsan and TÜBİTAK SAGE |
| Manufacturer | Aselsan and TÜBİTAK SAGE |
| Variants | § Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
|
| Length | 3,300 mm (10 ft 10 in) (missile)[1] |
| Diameter | 6.3 in (160 mm) [2] |
| Warhead | Blast fragmentation warhead[2][3] |
| Propellant | Solid-fuel rocket with thrust vectoring control[2] |
Operational range | 15 km (9.3 mi)[1] |
Guidance system | Imaging infrared seeker with bidirectional encrypted datalink and artificial intelligence (AI)[2][3] |
Launch platform | Guided Missile Launcher or Vertical Launching System (VLS)[4] |
The GÖKSUR is a surface-to-air missile-based CIWS developed by the Turkish defense companies Aselsan and TÜBİTAK SAGE.[5] It is designed to provide close-in defense for naval platforms against a wide range of aerial threats, including anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fighter jets, and helicopters.[5][6] The system is a critical part of Steel Dome, Turkey's multi-layered air defense system.[7] It is one of the two Turkish missile based CIWS along with the Roketsan Levent.[5]
Development
The GÖKSUR system has been developed to meet the needs of the Turkish Navy. It incorporates the GÖKSUR IIR missile, which is an infrared imaging (IIR) guided missile.[3][8] This missile is derived from the Bozdoğan air-to-air missile, adapted for naval defense with features such as folding rear fins and a two-way data link for mid-course updates.[4] The first successful live-fire test of the GÖKSUR Vertical Launch System (VLS) was conducted on February 16, 2025, from the TCG Beykoz corvette.[9][10]
Design
The GÖKSUR system is characterized by its modular design, allowing for easy adaptation and integration with various naval platforms, including frigates and corvettes. It can operate independently or be integrated with a platform's combat management system.[7] The GÖKSUR system incorporates a 360-degree threat destruction capability. The GÖKSUR missile features an Imaging Infrared (IIR) seeker. This seeker, combined with intermediate stage guidance facilitated by a data link, allows for interception of threats like sea-skimming anti-ship missiles. The missile uses folding flap and impact warhead. Its design supports both angled and vertical launch capabilities.[3] The system also uses artificial intelligence (AI)-with its fire control system.[6]
Variants
GÖKSUR is available in several configurations to suit different platform requirements:
- GÖKSUR 100-N VLS: A vertical launch system (VLS) configuration, offering 360-degree engagement capability without the delay of turret direction. This configuration can have adjustable capacity depending on the platform. At IDEF 2025, a 20-missile configuration (two 10-cell clusters per side) was displayed, suitable for larger frigates.[11]
- GÖKSUR 100-N/StA: A stand-alone turret variant that includes its own sensors (e.g., AKREP 200-N AESA radars and electro-optics) and can operate independently. This variant typically holds 12 missiles.[4]
- GÖKSUR 100-N: A configuration displayed at Euronaval 2024, which foregoes onboard sensors for a higher missile capacity (e.g., 20 missiles). This version is intended for integration with the ship's existing combat management system and sensors.[1][4]
Operators
Future operators
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "GÖKSUR 100-N". Aselsan. Archived from the original on 16 April 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Brochure GÖKSUR 100-N" (PDF). Aselsan. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 April 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "GOKSUR". TÜBİTAK SAGE. Archived from the original on 28 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b c Ozberk, Tayfun (3 August 2023). "IDEF 2023: Turkish companies unveil RAM-like point defence missile systems". Naval News. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b "GÖKSUR POINT MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM AND NEW CONFIGURATIONS". Aselsan. Archived from the original on 7 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b "FIRST LIVE FIRE TEST OF GÖKSUR SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED". Aselsan. 18 February 2025. Archived from the original on 7 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Aselsan: Göksur test was successful". Militaer Aktuell. 19 April 2025. Archived from the original on 28 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Roketsan conducts live-firing test of Levent air-defence missile". Janes. 26 March 2025. Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "ASELSAN Shows GÖKSUR PDMS in Vertical Launch Configuration". TurDef. 7 November 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.