Atmaca Explained

ATMACA
Type:Anti-ship cruise missile
Surface-to-surface missile
Origin:Turkey
Is Ranged:Yes
Is Explosive:Yes
Is Artillery:Yes
Is Vehicle:Yes
Is Missile:Yes
Service:2022[1]
Used By:See Users
Designer:Roketsan
Design Date:2009-2018
Manufacturer:Roketsan
Production Date:2018
Number:Unknown
Variants:See Variants
Weight:Navy version: 750 kg
Army version: 890 kg
Length:4,800 - 5,200 mm
Diameter:350 mm
Range:Navy version: >220 km or 250 km[2]
Army version: >280 km[3]
Filling:High-explosive penetrating warhead
Filling Weight:Navy version: 220 kg
Army version: 250 kg
Engine:Kale KTJ-3200[4] Kale KTJ-3700[5]
Speed:0.85-0.90 Mach
Guidance:INS/GPS+RA+DL
Wingspan:1.4 m
Propellant:Aviation-grade kerosene
Launch Platform:

Atmaca (Accipiter) is an all weather, long range, precision strike, anti-ship cruise missile, developed by Turkish missile manufacturer Roketsan.[6] [7] The Atmaca enters service with the Turkish Navy to gradually replace the country's existing inventory of Harpoon missiles.[8]

Development

The program was initiated in 2009 when Turkey's Undersecretary For Defense Industries (SSM) signed a contract with Roketsan for designing a surface-to-surface cruise missile for the requirements of the Turkish Naval Forces. The prime contractor, Roketsan, started the design studies in September 2012, after receiving the results of its previous research and development contract with Turkey's Undersecretary For Defense Industries under the coordination of Navy Research Center Command (ARMERKOM). The missile is planned to be developed for multiplatforms, capable of launching not only from warships but also from submarines, aircraft, coastal batteries, including land-attack operations.

After completing various tests, first land-based firing of the Atmaca took place in March 2017. The serial production contract for Atmaca was signed between Roketsan and the Presidency of Defense Industry on 29 October 2018. The missile will be deployed to Turkish Navy's s, Istanbul-class frigates, G-class frigates and planned TF-2000-class destroyers.[9] [10] [11]

Timeline

Design

The missile makes use of its global positioning system (GPS), inertial navigation system, barometric altimeter and radar altimeter to navigate towards its target, while its active radar seeker pinpoints the target with high precision. With a range of more than, this guided missile poses a major threat for targets situated beyond the line of sight due to its high explosive fragmentation warhead. Its modern data-link provides ATMACA with the ability to 3D mission planning, update targets, reattack and terminate the mission.[6] Missile is ultra sea-skimming as it approaches the target.[6]

Operators

Turkey

Future operators

Bangladesh

Indonesia

Malaysia

Potential operators

Algeria

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ozberk . Tayfun . Turkish Navy commissions first Reis-class AIP submarine TCG Piri Reis . Naval News . 2024-08-25 . 2024-08-26.
  2. Web site: Atmaca'nın menzili dengeleri değiştirecek . www.trthaber.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200930182527/https://www.trthaber.com/haber/gundem/atmacanin-menzili-dengeleri-degistirecek-519186.html#:~:text=ROKETSAN%20Genel%20Müdürü%20Murat%20İkinci,savunma%20sanayiinin%20sahaya%20etkilerine%20çevirdi. . 30 September 2020 . dead.
  3. Web site: Roketsan - KARA ATMACA Surface-To-Surface Cruise Missile. Roketsan.
  4. Web site: Kale Arge .
  5. Web site: Kale Arge .
  6. Web site: ATMACA ANTI-SHIP MISSILE. Roketsan. 25 January 2021. 29 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210629000351/https://www.roketsan.com.tr/en/product/atmaca-anti-ship-missile/. dead.
  7. Web site: Atmaca ASCM . GlobalSecurity.org . https://web.archive.org/web/20200527125547/https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/atmaca.htm. 27 May 2020.
  8. Web site: Ekşi . Özgür . Submarine-Launched ATMACA Missile Breaks Cover . TURDEF . 2024-08-24 . 2024-08-25.
  9. Web site: ATMACA ANTI-SHIP MISSILE – Roketsan. 2021-06-21. www.roketsan.com.tr. 2021-06-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20210629000351/https://www.roketsan.com.tr/en/product/atmaca-anti-ship-missile/. dead.
  10. Web site: New Turkish ATMACA anti-ship missile launched from TCG Kınalıada corvette has successfully destroyed target. 2021-06-21. www.navyrecognition.com.
  11. Web site: Ozberk. Tayfun. 2021-01-23. Turkey launches the lead ship of I-class frigates "Istanbul". 2021-06-21. Naval News. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2019-11-09. ATMACA, TCG KINALIADA'dan Başarıyla Ateşlendi – Roketsan. 2021-06-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109105920/https://www.roketsan.com.tr/atmaca-tcg-kinaliadadan-basariyla-ateslendi/. 2019-11-09.
  13. Web site: 2020-10-22. ATMACA'nın Son Güdümlü Uçuş Testi Başarıyla Sonuçlandı – Roketsan. 2021-06-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022090206/https://www.roketsan.com.tr/atmacanin-son-gudumlu-ucus-testi-basariyla-sonuclandi/. 2020-10-22.
  14. Web site: 2021-02-04. ATMACA Milli Gemisavar Güdümlü Mermi Atışları Başarıyla İcra Edildi - Defence Turkey Magazine. 2021-06-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20210204201937/https://www.defenceturkey.com/tr/icerik/atmaca-milli-gemisavar-gudumlu-mermi-atislari-basariyla-icra-edildi-4373. 2021-02-04.
  15. Web site: Turkish Navy has successfully conducted firing test of Atmaca anti-ship missile from TCG Kinaliada corvette. 2021-06-21. Navy Recognition. 20 June 2021 . en-gb.
  16. Web site: Erdogan annonce l'essai réussi du missile antinavire national Atmaca. 2021-06-21. www.aa.com.tr.
  17. Web site: GDC. 2021-06-24. Turkey Test Fires Domestic anti-ship Atmaca missile. 2021-07-16. Global Defense Corp. en-US.
  18. https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/08/17/turkey-to-arm-11-naval-platforms-with-atmaca-missiles/ Turkey to arm 11 naval platforms with Atmaca missiles
  19. News: Atmaca's first test firing with Turkish turbojet engine hits target . Mar 10, 2024 . TRT World.
  20. Web site: 18 August 2024 . KARA ATMACA seyir füzesi sessizliğini tam isabetle bozdu .
  21. Web site: Powerful anti-ship missiles being added in Bangladesh Navy . defseca.com . 4 July 2020.
  22. Web site: Setjen Kemhan . Biro Humas . 7 November 2022 . Disaksikan Menhan Prabowo di Indo Defence 2022, RI dan Turki Teken Sejumlah Kontrak Kerja Sama . 16 January 2023 . Kementerian Pertahanan Republik Indonesia.
  23. Web site: Indonesia awards contract for 45 Atmaca anti-ship missile rounds . Janes.com . 25 January 2024 . 30 January 2024.
  24. Web site: Malaysia Inks LOA To Procure Turkish Corvettes For LMS Batch 2 Project.
  25. Web site: 3 June 2022. Algeria reportedly interested to acquire Turkish Atmaca missiles. Navy Recognition.

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