Aselsan SMASH

SMASH
SMASH
Type	Remote controlled weapon station
Place of origin	Turkey
Production history
Designer	Aselsan
Manufacturer	Aselsan
Specifications
Mass	1,250 kilograms (2,760 lb) (Including gun and 150 rds ammunition)
Crew	1
Caliber	30×173mm
Elevation	-20° to +70° (gun); -30° to +80° (EO sights)
Traverse	160° (without slipring); 360° (with slipring)
Rate of fire	200 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	1,080 metres per second (3,500 ft/s) (HEI-T ammunition)
Effective firing range	5,100 metres (16,700 ft)
Feed system	Dual
Sights	Thermal camera, TV camera and laser rangefinder

The SMASH is a type of remote controlled weapon station manufactured by Aselsan of Turkey.[1][2] The system is fitted with 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II auto-cannon.[1]

Overview

The weapon is mounted on a stabilized pedestal mounting which allows it to remain on target as the platform beneath it moves. The mounting does not penetrate the platform (except cables), making it relatively simple to fit the weapon to ships.[1][2]

The electroptical suit of SMASH is independent and separately stabilized. This enables surveillance and target tracking without aiming the gun to the target. Using its sight, the SMASH system can provide surveillance and target-tracking entirely without outside assistance, allowing it to function fully independently. It also can be integrated with the combat management system of a ship. Its integrated training simulator provides crew training. There is also a manual operation mode as a back-up.[1][2]

150 (2 x 75) rounds are carried on the mounting with dual feed system. The mount can traverse 360° when EO sights elevate between -30° to +80° and gun elevate between -20° to +70°. The system can be used during day and night under various weather.[1][2]

Operators

Bangladesh

Bangladesh Navy
- Padma-class patrol vessel: Each of the five Padma-class Batch-2 patrol vessels will be fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.[3]

Croatia

Croatian Navy: Croatian Coast Guard division
- Omiš-class patrol boat: Fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.[4][5]

Indonesia

Indonesian Maritime Security Agency
- Tanjung Datu-class offshore patrol vessel: Fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.
- Pulau Nipah-class offshore patrol vessel: Each of the three Pulau Nipah-class OPVs will be fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.

Malaysia

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
- Tun Fatimah-class offshore patrol vessel: Each of the three Tun Fatimah-class OPVs will be fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.
- Bagan Datuk-class patrol vessel: Each of the six Bagan Datuk-class PVs fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.

Philippines

Philippine Navy
- Jose Rizal-class frigate: Each of the two Jose Rizal-class frigates are fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as secondary armament.

References

"30 mm SMASH Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Gun System". Aselsan. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
"SMASH" (PDF). Aselsan. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
"5 x Patrol Craft BN". Khulna Shipyard. Archived from the original on 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
"Brodosplit to build four more Omis-class patrol vessel for Croatian Navy". Naval Post. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
"Turkey's ASELSAN to supply weapon system to Croatia". Daily Sabah. 8 April 2015.

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[Aselsan_SMASH_official-1] "30 mm SMASH Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Gun System". Aselsan. Retrieved 5 July 2021.

[Aselsan_SMASH_official_pdf-2] "SMASH" (PDF). Aselsan. Retrieved 5 July 2021.

[5_x_Patrol_Craft_BN-3] "5 x Patrol Craft BN". Khulna Shipyard. Archived from the original on 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.

[Omis-class_Naval_Post-4] "Brodosplit to build four more Omis-class patrol vessel for Croatian Navy". Naval Post. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2021.

[5] "Turkey's ASELSAN to supply weapon system to Croatia". Daily Sabah. 8 April 2015.