Atilgan PMADS
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The ATILGAN PMADS is a fully automated firing unit for Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles such as the FIM-92 Stinger
, providing autonomous as well as coordinated operation with C3I systems and other air defence assets. Currently integrated onto an armoured tracked vehicle, the modular turret incorporating LRU
sub-systems can be integrated on various types of carrier vehicles.
designed developed and integrated the systems on two different vehicle types. PMADS is an indigenous product developed by ASELSAN based on requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces
, as a result of a co-operative R&D project supported by the Turkish Undersecretaries for Defence Industries (SSM). The ATILGAN variant is based on the M113A2
tracked APC chassis and was produced to meet the requirements of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC).
to the rear decking; this carries eight ready-to-fire missiles and provides surveillance, acquisition and shoot-on-the-move capability. An additional eight reload round can be carried within the vehicle in their launcher-containers.
Although originally based on the Stinger missile, the infrastructure is suitable for the system to be reconfigured for different Very Short Ranged surface to air missiles.
The sensor suite incorporates a second-generation, two field of view focal plane array thermal imager, and a daylight TV camera with zoom capability for passive day/night surveillance, target acquisition and tracking. A multi-pulse laser range finder is also integrated for target ranging.
The fire-control computer also has a flexible hardware and software architecture for evolving mission requirements.
All system functions are commanded from a control console that can also be dismounted from the vehicle. Remote operation at distances up to 50 m from the vehicle or platform can be carried out.
The system also incorporates a 12.7 mm machine gun for self-defence and missile dead zone coverage. The machine gun can be remotely commanded by use of the system control unit, and can be fired either in bursts or in continuous mode, selectable from the system control unit.
. 150+ Zıpkın and Atılgan used by Turkish Army
. More Under Delivery. 36 Zıpkın KMS Delivered in 2009, mounted on Fennek APC's Zıpkın Variant on order Zıpkın Variant with SA-18 Not in service yet. Evaluation-only 50 Zıpkın Variant with SA-18 on order
FIM-92 Stinger
The FIM-92 Stinger is a personal portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile , which can be adapted to fire from ground vehicles and helicopters , developed in the United States and entered into service in 1981. Used by the militaries of the U.S...
, providing autonomous as well as coordinated operation with C3I systems and other air defence assets. Currently integrated onto an armoured tracked vehicle, the modular turret incorporating LRU
Line-replaceable unit
A line-replaceable unit is a modular component of an airplane, ship or spacecraft that is designed to be replaced quickly at an operating location. An LRU is usually a sealed unit such as a radio or other auxiliary equipment...
sub-systems can be integrated on various types of carrier vehicles.
Development
ASELSANAselsan
Aselsan is a Turkish corporation which produces tactical military radios and defense electronic systems for the Turkish Army.- History :...
designed developed and integrated the systems on two different vehicle types. PMADS is an indigenous product developed by ASELSAN based on requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces
Turkish Armed Forces
The Turkish Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of Turkey. They consist of the Army, the Navy , and the Air Force...
, as a result of a co-operative R&D project supported by the Turkish Undersecretaries for Defence Industries (SSM). The ATILGAN variant is based on the M113A2
M113 armored personnel carrier
The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier that has formed the backbone of the United States Army's mechanized infantry units from the time of its first fielding in Vietnam in April 1962. The M113 was the most widely used armored vehicle of the U.S...
tracked APC chassis and was produced to meet the requirements of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC).
Description
Atilgan has a gyrostabiliser one-man turret launcher assembly which is fitted on top of an M113M113 armored personnel carrier
The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier that has formed the backbone of the United States Army's mechanized infantry units from the time of its first fielding in Vietnam in April 1962. The M113 was the most widely used armored vehicle of the U.S...
to the rear decking; this carries eight ready-to-fire missiles and provides surveillance, acquisition and shoot-on-the-move capability. An additional eight reload round can be carried within the vehicle in their launcher-containers.
Although originally based on the Stinger missile, the infrastructure is suitable for the system to be reconfigured for different Very Short Ranged surface to air missiles.
The sensor suite incorporates a second-generation, two field of view focal plane array thermal imager, and a daylight TV camera with zoom capability for passive day/night surveillance, target acquisition and tracking. A multi-pulse laser range finder is also integrated for target ranging.
The fire-control computer also has a flexible hardware and software architecture for evolving mission requirements.
All system functions are commanded from a control console that can also be dismounted from the vehicle. Remote operation at distances up to 50 m from the vehicle or platform can be carried out.
The system also incorporates a 12.7 mm machine gun for self-defence and missile dead zone coverage. The machine gun can be remotely commanded by use of the system control unit, and can be fired either in bursts or in continuous mode, selectable from the system control unit.
Variants
Variants of the Pedestal Mounted Air Defence System (PMADS), carrying Russian Igla SAMs and suitable for use on naval platforms, are available.Operators
Bora KMS used by Turkish NavyTurkish Navy
The Turkish Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the Turkish Armed Forces.- Ottoman fleet after Mudros :Following the demise of the Ottoman Empire in the aftermath of World War I, on November 3, 1918, the fleet commander of the Ottoman Navy, Liva Amiral Arif Pasha, ordered all flags to be...
. 150+ Zıpkın and Atılgan used by Turkish Army
Turkish Army
The Turkish Army or Turkish Land Forces is the main branch of the Turkish Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. The modern history of the army began with its formation after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire...
. More Under Delivery. 36 Zıpkın KMS Delivered in 2009, mounted on Fennek APC's Zıpkın Variant on order Zıpkın Variant with SA-18 Not in service yet. Evaluation-only 50 Zıpkın Variant with SA-18 on order