Engineering:Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system

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Short description: Naval missile
Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system
Roketsan anti-submarine rocket launcher
Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system and rocket mockup
TypeAnti-submarine rocket
Place of originTurkey
Service history
Used byTurkey (future)
Production history
ManufacturerRoketsan
Specifications
Mass
  • Rocket: 35.5 kg
  • Launcher: 1200 kg
Length1.3 m (rocket)
Diameter196 mm
Calibre196 mm (7.7 in)
Barrels6
Effective firing range
  • Range: 2,000 m (6,600 ft)
  • Depth of detonation: 15-300 m
WarheadHigh explosive
Warhead weight12 kg
Detonation
mechanism
Acoustic proximity fuse
EngineRocket
PropellantReduced smoke composite propellant
Guidance
system
Automatic using weapon management system and sonar data (manual as back-up)
Launch
platform
Surface ships
ReferencesRoketsan[1][2]

The Roketsan ASW rocket launcher system is an anti-submarine rocket system developed by Turkish company Roketsan.[1] It is designed to provide surface vessels with a close-range defense capability against underwater threats, primarily submarines.[2]

Development

The Roketsan ASW rocket and launcher system was developed by the Turkish defense company Roketsan to provide a modern anti-submarine warfare capability for surface platforms.[1] The system is going to integrated into various naval platforms, including the ULAQ unmanned surface vessel (USV) and the Ares Shipyard's 76-meter corvette design.[3][4] The system was showcased at the 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX) in 2016.[5] It is a key part of Turkey's efforts to develop homegrown defense systems and missiles to ensure national security.[6]

Design

The Roketsan ASW rocket and launcher system is designed to automatically engage submarines using a platform's existing weapon management system and sonar.[1] The system has a launch range of 500 to 2,000 meters and can be used against targets at depths of 15 to 300 meters.[1][7] The rockets, which can be fired in single or salvo modes, are equipped with a high-explosive warhead and a rocket motor.[1] The detonation depth of the rockets is controlled by a time fuse.[1] The launcher system itself features stabilization and can perform both automatic and manual target engagement.[1] A Fire Control System (FCS) calculates the necessary firing solution using navigation and target information from the surface platform.[1]

Operators

Future operators

See also

  • Limbo
  • Squid
  • Hedgehog
  • RBU-6000
  • Weapon Alpha
  • Terne

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Anti submarine warfare (ASW) rocket and launcher system". https://www.roketsan.com.tr/en/products/anti-submarine-warfare-asw-rocket-and-launcher-system. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Roketsan ASW". https://www.roketsan.com.tr/uploads/docs/kataloglar/ENG/2024/1726595872_asw.pdf. 
  3. ↑ "Roketsan Provides ULAQ’s Teeth". 16 February 2021. https://turdef.com/article/roketsan-provides-ulaq-s-teeth. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "DIMDEX 2024 – ARES Shipyard presents 76 metres corvette design". 10 March 2024. https://www.edrmagazine.eu/ares-shipyard-presents-76-metres-corvette-design. 
  5. ↑ "6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition". 29 August 2016. https://adex.az/en/news/anti-submarine-warfare-asw-rocket-and-launching-system-7362. 
  6. ↑ "Homegrown missiles, systems of Türkiye's Roketsan ensure national security". 28 November 2024. https://www.dailysabah.com/business/defense/homegrown-missiles-systems-of-turkiyes-roketsan-ensure-national-security. 
  7. ↑ "Roketsan ASW rocket and launcher system". https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/missilesrocketsbombs/anti-submarine/roketsan-asw-rocket-and-launcher-system/overview/. 
  8. ↑ "IDEF25: ASFAT Displays Full Loadout Hisar-class OPV". 22 July 2025. https://turdef.com/article/idef25-asfat-displays-full-loadout-hisar-class-opv. 



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