To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

Eurosatory 2022: Aselsan's Korhan weapon station nears development completion

24th June 2022 - 14:30 GMT | by Christopher F Foss in London

RSS

Aselsan's Korhan weapon station showing the stabilised 35mm cannon and a roof-mounted Akkor hard-kill APS. (Photo: author)

Aselsan's Korhan remote weapon station is nearing development completion and has undergone firing trials of its 35mm main armament.

Using internal R&D funding, Turkish company Aselsan has developed the Korhan remote weapon station (RWS) which has already undergone firing trials on an Otokar Arma 8x8 platform.

The base turret shown at Eurosatory 2022 has protection to STANAG 4569 Level 2 and weighs 4,000kg, complete with weapons and ammunition. 

Main armament consists of a 35mm two-axis stabilised dual-feed cannon; as well as conventional natures of ammunition including APFSDS and HEI, it can also fire the Aselsan Atom airburst munition (ABM).  

This 35mm ABM round is already in production for the upgraded twin 35mm GDF anti-aircraft guns (AAGs) used by Turkey and

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Read this Article

Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 2 free stories per week
  • Personalised news alerts
  • Daily and weekly newsletters
Create account

Unlimited Access

Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
  • Unlimited access to all published premium news
Start your free trial
Christopher F Foss

Author

Christopher F Foss


Christopher F Foss is an internationally recognised authority on armoured fighting vehicles, artillery and other weapon systems, …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin