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Aselflir-500 – The Eyes of Air Platforms

Of late, there has been a lot to write about with NATO codes. The system can provide
Aselsan’s new generation electro optic accurate range information even at high
system, the Aselflir-500. altitudes.

With its rigid structure, vibration damp-
While Turkish Aerospace’s Anka-III un- ing and 4-axes gimbals and 2-axes optics
manned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), stabilization, Aselflir-500 displays high
equipped with an AF500, successfully con- stabilization performance. The system
ducted its first firing test, the Bayraktar has a capability in order not to lose control
TB3 armed unmanned aerial vehicle, which over the target in high depression angles
Baykar developed indigenously, completed (down look or when the target is passed
its 25th flight test with the electro-optical over). The system provides maximum pro-
camera system. The Aselflir-500 elec- tection for sightline, reducing the vibrations
tro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance in the image.
and targeting system, was also tested by
the Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat The internal boresight module embed-
aerial vehicle, which struck a moving target ded to the system provides elimination of
at sea. Both TAI and Baykar say Aselflir-500 the misalignment between the sensors
is “the best in its class”. that may occur with temperature changes
Aselflir-500 and vibration effects at different altitudes
Aselflir-500: The New Generation during operations, enabling the user to
Electro Optic System continue the mission.
delivering 20’’ payload performance in a
Recent events in the world have once again 15” category payload. With the use of platform INS data when
showed the importance of air supremacy needed, gimbal control is not suppressed
and platforms in the air. Electro optic sys- The system features a multi-spectral in the case of GPS/GNSS loss in the op-
tems behave as the eyes of the platforms, aperture that combines multiple optical erational field, which occurs under high
providing tactical advantages over the field. channels into one, providing outstanding jamming.

Aselflir-500 is a high-performance new range performance without increasing size The system is enhanced with AI-based algo-
generation 15” electro-optical reconnais- and weight, operable day and in adverse rithms. PRF coded lasers can be displayed/
sance, surveillance and targeting system weather conditions. imaged in day and night conditions by the
designed for fixed and rotary wing airborne help of see-spot feature of Aselflir-500.
platforms. In February, Turkiye President As a turret only unit, the system consists Using deep learning techniques and ap-
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that of HD infrared camera (IR Camera), 8 Mp plying model-based algorithms, the image
Aselflir-500 electro-optical system is going day visual camera (TV Camera), HD SWIR quality is supported in all channels.
into mass production. camera, laser range finder and designator
unit (LRFD), laser pointer and illuminator
With its compact form, unique laser de- unit (LPI), laser spot tracker (LST). How Anka III Performed
signs, image quality, superior range per- The test conducted by Anka III equipped
formance, high stabilization capabilities All laser guided munitions in the world can with an AF500 Electro-Optical camera was
and advanced algorithms, the system is be encoded, allowing the user to shoot carried out using the Teber-82 Guidance

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