Turkish defense firms test new AKINCI TİHA munitions
Turkish defense companies ASELSAN, Baykar, STM, and Roketsan have successfully conducted firing tests for two new precision munitions launched from the Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA.
ASELSAN's TOLUN P is a 250 lb class bunker-buster munition designed to penetrate up to 1 meter of reinforced concrete. It is intended for use against underground bunkers, command centers, and armored hangars. Utilizing the SADAK-4T multi-carrier system, it can be deployed in multiple quantities from the AKINCI platform, allowing pilots to strike several strategic targets simultaneously using electronic fuses.
Additionally, the ALPAGUT smart loitering munition, developed jointly by STM and Roketsan, successfully completed its flight tests. ALPAGUT features an operational radius of 60 kilometers and can remain airborne for over 60 minutes. It is capable of detecting, tracking, and autonomously diving onto targets. The system can be used in both single and swarm configurations and is compatible with various platforms, including the Bayraktar AKINCI, TB3, and several helicopters and ground/sea vehicles.
Entities
AKINCI TİHA · ALPAGUT · ASELSAN · Baykar · Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA · Bayraktar Akıncı · SADAK‑4T · TOLUN P
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The TOLUN family includes variants TOLUN L, TOLUN EW, TOLUN F, TOLUN IIR and TOLUN S. www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.internethaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] TOLUN P can penetrate 1 metre of reinforced concrete. www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.internethaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] TOLUN P is intended for hardened structures including underground shelters, command centres and armored hangars. www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.internethaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The munition can be loaded in multiple numbers on platforms such as the AKINCI TİHA using the SADAK‑4T multi‑transport pod. www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.internethaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] TOLUN P was test‑fired from a Bayraktar Akıncı UAV and hit the target with full accuracy. www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.internethaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] ASELSAN developed the TOLUN P guided munition, a 250 lb class weapon. www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.internethaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pilots can program electronic tags to destroy multiple strategic targets in a single salvo. www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.internethaber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] ASELSAN released test footage of the TOLUN P launch on its social‑media accounts. www.haber16.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.internethaber.com