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In 2024, the Turkish company Aselsan launched mass production of the new Gürz 150 anti-aircraft missile and cannon system, positioning it as a more advanced, "hybrid" alternative to the Russian Pantsir-S missile defense system.
The Gürz 150 is presented by the developer as a multi-purpose air defense and missile defense system capable of performing autonomous work, threat assessment and distributing means of hitting targets using a fire control algorithm.
- according to the publication Army Recognition.
As indicated, unlike the Russian air defense missile system, the Gürz 150 combines "hard" and "soft" type weapons. At the moment, they include a 35-mm autocannon capable of firing OFFS, and anti-aircraft versions of Gökdoğan and Bozdoğan air-to-air missiles (4 short- and medium-range missiles each). The complex is equipped with on-board targeting devices (radar for detecting and tracking targets, a friend-and-foe identification system, and an electron-optical guidance system for detecting and hitting targets). A machine gun is installed for self-defense purposes.
It is expected that the final configuration will include additional combat assets, AFAR search and fire control radars, the Kangal electronic warfare system (electromagnetic jamming and signal simulator) and the Gökberk laser weapon.
- the publication says.
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The Gürz 150, mounted on an 8x8 cargo chassis, is highly mobile and quick to deploy. It supports the firing function on the go. The complex can work independently or as part of a battery. In the latter scenario, one of the installations acts as a KSM for coordinating actions. As indicated, fast reaction time and the ability to simultaneously hit multiple targets increase the effectiveness of the complex.
- it is noted in the edition.
As indicated, in comparison with the Pantsir-S, the Gürz 150 has a modular design, which in the future will allow the installation of an AFAR radar and electronic warfare equipment.
- it is said in the Western press.
According to the author, the modular design of the Gürz 150 allows for step-by-step modernization, while the Pantsir-S requires constant improvements to eliminate operational limitations.
- the author gives his assessment.
For our part, we note that the so-called "modular" configuration does not mean that at any time the complex can be equipped with a new weapon or equipment and immediately send the air defense missile system to perform combat missions. That Gürz 150, that Pantsir-S or any other system, receiving a new "stuffing", must go through a painstaking process of integration with it. And "modularity" has nothing to do with it. As for the means of "soft" defeat, their installation on the Gürz 150 has so far been announced only in the plans.
