ASELSAN, the technology hub of the Turkish defense industry, is achieving a breakthrough that pushes the limits of conventional weapons. In test firings conducted in Konya-Karapınar, the Electromagnetic Cannon System (TUFAN), developed by ASELSAN engineers, propels its ammunition to the target at nine times the speed of sound (Mach 9). This speed represents a revolution in kinetic energy that is unattainable for gunpowder-based weapons.
ASELSAN, shaping the warfare concepts of the future today, is crossing a historic threshold in its Electromagnetic Launch (EMF) studies, which it started in 2014. The TUFAN system prototype, established at the Konya-Karapınar Firing Test Range, is pushing the boundaries of the laws of physics in tests attended by officials from the Presidency of Defense Industries.
3000 Meters Per Second: Where the Gunpowder Runs Out
In the conducted firing tests, the TUFAN system achieved a muzzle velocity of [per second]. 3000 meters (3000 m/s) It reaches this value. This record speed is approximately the maximum speed that conventional gunpowder-based artillery systems can achieve. three times It corresponds.
The system, which uses electrical energy instead of explosives (gunpowder), accelerates the ammunition along the barrel using electromagnetic field propulsion. This allows the ammunition to deliver a highly destructive blow to the target, relying solely on its incredible kinetic energy (impact) without the need for an explosive warhead.
The groundbreaking "Railgun" technology in the world.
Known as "Railgun" in world defense literature and worked on by only a few countries (such as the USA and China), this technology is preparing to enter Türkiye's inventory with ASELSAN.
The strategic advantages offered by the TUFAN system make it a game-changer on the battlefield. “"force multiplier"” It transforms into:
- Hypersonic Speed: Their speeds, far exceeding the speed of sound, make them virtually impossible for air defense systems to intercept.
- Long Range: It can fire at distances that conventional cannons cannot reach (potentially 300+ km).
- Logistical Advantage: Storing ammunition on ships or land vehicles becomes much safer because it does not contain gunpowder or explosives.
With TUFAN, ASELSAN continues to be a pioneering force in transitioning Türkiye from the "gunpowder age to the electromagnetic age".
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