Undersecretariat for Defence Industries and ASELSAN signed a protocol during IDEF 2001 Defence Exhibition. This protocol is a declaration for an agreement that forsees the serial production of ASELSAN PMADS.
For the serial production of ZIPKIN and ATILGAN Pedestal Mounted Stinger Systems designed and developed by ASELSAN, the signed protocol between the Undersecretariat and ASELSAN will accelerate the finalisation of contract activities.
The realization of the project will increase the low level air defence capability of Turkish Armed Forces. Contract is expected to be signed by the first half of October 2001.
Background Information
ZIPKIN - Pedestal Mounted Stinger System
Pedestal Mounted Stinger System, ZIPKIN, is a fully automated firing unit using Stinger missiles for very short range air defence. The main mission of Low Level Air Defence System ZIPKIN, is the low level air defence of fixed locations of strategic importance, like radar, air bases and harbours.
Besides autonomous operation, the system architecture of ZIPKN provides coordinated operation with C3I System and other air defence assets. In remote control mode, the Optical Target Designator is used for the System to be directed automatically towards the coordinates that the commander is tracking.
The Fire Control Computer has a flexible software/hardware infrastructure in order to meet the future mission requirements that may evolve. This flexible infrastructure of ZIPKIN enables the integration of many SHORAD/VSHORAD missiles besides Stinger. Additionally, it is possible to adapt the system on different platforms according to different mission requirements. ZIPKIN is based on a four wheel drive Land Rover Defender 130 and it is operated with a two-men crew; the gunner and the driver (gunner assistant)
ZIPKIN can easily be loaded into and transported by C-130 and C-160 aircraft. Hence, it can quickly be transported to the required tactical location.
ATILGAN - Pedestal Mounted Stinger System
Pedestal Mounted Stinger System, ATILGAN, is a fully automated firing unit using Stinger rnissiles for very short range air defence. The main mission of Low Level Air Defence System ATILGAN, is the low level air defence of stationary and moving forward troops, convoys and tactical bases in the battlefield.
The gunner is seated in the electrically powered turret with a highly accurate stabilization, which enables on-the-move surveillance, detection, tracking and firing capabilities.
Besides autonomous operation the system architecture of ATILGAN provides coordinated operation with C3I System and other air defence assets. In remote control mode, the Optical Target Designator is used for the system to be directed automatically towards the coordinates that the commander is tracking.
The Fire Control Computer has a flexible software/hardware infrastructure in order to meet the future mission requirements that may evolve. This flexible infrastructure of ATILGAN enables the integration of many SHORAD/VSHORAD missiles besides Stinger. Additionally, it is possible to adapt the system on different platforms according to different mission requirements.
ATILGAN is based on an armoured/tracked personnel carrier M113A2 and it is operated with a three-man crew; the driver, the gunner and the commander.
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Undersecretariat for Defence Industries and ASELSAN Signed a Protocol Regarding Pedestal Mounted Stinger Systems
