Aselsan SMASH explained

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 electrooptical 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° and +80° and gun elevate between -20° and +70°. The system can be used during day and night under various weather.^{[1] [2]}

Operators

• Croatian Navy

Croatian Coast Guard division

• • Omiš-class patrol boat: Fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.^{[3] [4]}

• 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 fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.
  • Bintang Laut-class patrol vessel: Four out of six Bintang Laut-class patrol vessel fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.^[5]

• Royal Malaysian Navy
  • LMS Batch 2 / Ada-class corvette

To be installed on three LMS Batch 2 / Ada-class corvette.^[6]

• 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.

• Philippine Navy
  • Jose Rizal-class frigate

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

See also

• SMASH Handheld
• Aselsan STAMP

Notes and References

1. Web site: 30 mm SMASH Remote Controlled Stabilized Naval Gun System. Aselsan . 5 July 2021.
2. Web site: SMASH . Aselsan . 5 July 2021.
3. Web site: Brodosplit to build four more Omis-class patrol vessel for Croatian Navy . Naval Post. 4 March 2020. 5 July 2021 .
4. Web site: Turkey's ASELSAN to supply weapon system to Croatia. Daily Sabah. 8 April 2015.
5. Web site: Okezone . 2023-12-25 . Bakamla Uji Fungsi Senjata Meriam 30 MM di Batam : Okezone Nasional . 2023-12-26 . nasional.okezone.com . id-ID.
6. Web site: Malaysia Inks LOA To Procure Turkish Corvettes For LMS Batch 2 Project.