Turkish Armed Forces started to get self-propelled artillery air defense short-range Korkut. Software company Aselsan supplied the Turkish Ministry of Defense of ten air defense systems. This was announced by First Deputy Defense Minister of the MIC Ismail Demir.
The first prototype system Korkut, consisting of two armored Korkut SPAAG and a command unit C2, Turkish company Aselsan put ground troops in October 2016 of the year. Then the Ministry of Defense announced plans to purchase up to 2020 of the year 40 combat vehicles and 13 command. The system is designed to engage low-flying targets - aircraft, helicopters, drones and missiles.
Korkut system consists of a command car and three anti-aircraft installations. fire control station with surveillance radar (range - 70 km), as well as day / night optronic station transmits data for anti-aircraft guns SPAAG. Antiaircraft represents ACV-tracked undercarriage 30, on which is mounted a tower, armed with twin 35-mm automatic cannon, and tracking radar (range - 30 km) and optoelectronic station, designed to capture objectives in any weather conditions. Tower combat vehicle equipped with an automatic feeding ammunition. This allows for 15 seconds to switch from high-explosive-incendiary tracer shells on (TP-T) ammunition and air blasting.
The contract for the supply of 40 The complex was signed in 2017 year. Deliveries began this year and will be completed before 2022 of the year. These ZSU replace outdated M42A1 Duster. Floating anti-aircraft system.
