Roketsan Levent
| Roketsan Levent | |
|---|---|
| Type | SAM-based CIWS |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Service history | |
| Used by | § Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Roketsan |
| Manufacturer | Roketsan |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
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| Length | 3.2 m (10 ft 6 in) (missile) |
| Diameter | 5.0 in (128 mm) |
| Warhead | Fregmentation warhead |
| Warhead weight | 10 kg |
Detonation mechanism | Proximity sensor |
| Propellant | Solid-fuel rocket with thrust vectoring control |
Operational range | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
Guidance system | Imaging infrared seeker with passive radio frequency sensor, ship based radar |
Launch platform | Guided missile launcher |
| References | Roketsan[1] |
The Levent is a surface-to-air missile-based CIWS developed by the Turkish defense company Roketsan.[2] 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.[1] It is one of the two Turkish missile based CIWS along with the GÖKSUR.[2]
Development
The Levent system was unveiled as a conceptual design at IDEF 2021.[3] The Levent system was first unveiled at the IDEF 2023 exhibition in İstanbul.[4] A full-size model of the naval missile-based CIWS was showcased at SAHA Expo 2024.[5] The system successfully completed its first live-fire test in 2024.[6] The Levent system is derived from Roketsan's Sungur missile. The missile of the Levent system is larger than Sungur missile, however sharing several technological innovations. It leverages R&D work carried out in seeker heads, RF sensors, proximity sensors, and other subsystems from previous air defense projects.[4][3]
Design
The system is designed for 360-degree engagement, providing comprehensive close-in air defense.[1] The Levent can operate in manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic modes. It can function autonomously or be integrated seamlessly with a ship's combat management system and onboard sensor systems (including radar and electro-optic sensors) for advanced target acquisition and tracking.[7]
Operators
Future operators
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Levent" (PDF). Roketsan. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b 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 29 July 2025.
- ^ a b c "Roketsan air defence: from Sungur to Levent". EDR. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ a b "IDEF 2023: Turkish companies unveil RAM-like point defence missile systems". Roketsan. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Roketsan Presents Levent Missile-Based CIWS". GBP. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Turkiye's Roketsan conducts first test-firing of LEVENT point defence missile system". Naval New. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "A National Addition to Air Defence Systems". Asian Military Review. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2025.