터키 자국산 타켓팅 포드 ASELPOD
2011년 중반부터 터키 공군에서 프로토타입이 운용되기 시작한 터키산 타켓팅 포드입니다.
http://www.ssm.gov.tr/home/projects/Sayfalar/proje.aspx?projeID=187
터키 SSM의 프로그램 설명
ASELPOD Project
Objective : Design and production of Targeting Pods for TUAF air platforms with in-country capabilities
Scope : Production and Integration of 4 prototype Targeting Pods
Project Model : Local Development
Prime/Sub Contractor : ASELSAN A.Ş.
Contract Date : 02 OCTOBER 2006
Status :
Production and Integration activities are going on. After flight safety committee's approval, test flight started for ASELPOD.
개발사인 Aselsan의 홈피에서는
http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/capabilities/electro-optic-systems/aselpod-advanced-targeting-pod
ASELPOD is designed as the new generation targeting pod for fighter aircrafts.
ASELPOD is a multi-sensor targeting pod consisting of:
- High Resolution, 3rd generation FLIR
- Laser Range Finder / Target Designator
- Laser Spot Tracker
- Laser Pointer
- Advanced Video Tracking (Simultaneously on IR/Day Video)
- IR/Day Video & Mission History Recording
- Advanced Image Processing
- Providing Highly Accurate Geo-Location Coordinates
- Growth Potential for Mission Requirements
With a modular mechanical design, ASELPOD comprises high density capabilities.
ASELPOD designed to fit fighter jets such as F-16's and F-4's and can be adapted to various air platforms.
General Features
Advanced IR Imaging
ASELPOD thermal camera incorporates a 3rd generation mid-wave IR detector with three discrete Field-of-Views namely Super Wide FOV, Wide FOV and Narrow FOV. Super Wide FOV gives pilot navigation capability and hence situational awareness. ASELPOD has a superior IR image performance over all field of views The image quality is enhanced with real-time advanced image processing algorithms in order to provide the best informative IR image..
Multiple Target Tracking
ASELPOD provides both video and inertial tracking in two major modes, Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air mode. It provides Point and Area sub-track modes in both IR and Day Video. Each tracking mode contains an inertial tracker that provides for accurate system pointing in the presence of scene obscurations. ASELPOD can track up to four targets simultaneously in both IR and Day Video.
Image Stabilization
ASELPOD provides outstanding image stabilization by utilizing four-axes gimbaled infrastructure inside the sensor head. LOS is accurately stabilized under different flight conditions.
Targeting and Platform Alignment Capabilities
Special navigation algorithms utilizing platform navigation data in conjunction with internal IMU data provide accurate estimates of target location, course and speed. A self alignment with the platform is also achieved automatically by using transfer alignment algorithms which eliminates fine boresighting procedures.
Laser Range Finder / Laser Designator (LRF/LD)
ASELPOD has a dual-wavelength diode pumped laser. Laser Designator is capable of designating targets by using NATO PRF codes. With the built in dual wavelength LRF, ASELPOD can supply accurate range information for both 1570nm and 1064nm wavelengths at high altitudes.
Laser Spot Tracker (LST)
With the incorporated LST, ASELPOD can track and lock on the targets illuminated by exterior laser sources.
Laser Pointer
ASELPOD incorporates a night vision compatible Laser Pointer for illumination of the targets.
Solid State Recorder (SSR)
ASELPOD includes a SSR for reliable recording of IR/Day Video for ground debriefing.
Mechanical Design
ASELPOD is designed to attain maximum functionality in a rather compact body. Four-axes gimbal design enables improved LOS stability. Pod structure is designed to withstand the extreme environmental conditions experienced on modern fighter jets. ASELPOD has an Environmental Conditioning Unit (ECU) for electronics cooling. The ECU incorporates Vapor Cycle Cooling System that uses air as coolant.
라고 소개하고 있습니다.
다른 뉴스에서는 Aselsan이 이 포드의 설계와 개발에 5천만 달러 정도를 사용했다고 합니다.
동시에 4개의 목적을 IR과 TV 카메라를 사용하여 추적할 수 있으며, 640X512 해상도의 3세대 중파장 탐색기가 채택되었습니다.
터키는 2011년 말까지 F-4E 2020에 첫 포드 (네대)를 장착할 계획을 세웠고, 두번째 단계로 16개를 생산하여 F-16 블럭 50에 장착할 계획입니다.
터키 방산획득기구(SSM) 관계자는 ASELPOD가 미국제 LANTIRN을 대체할 것이라고 밝혔습니다.
하지만 2010년 미국은 스나이퍼 ATP와 랜턴 ER을 FMS로 판매했는데, 이 포드들은 터키 공군의 Peace Onyx 프로그램으로 들여온 F-16 블럭 40과 50에 장착됩니다.
많은 분석가들은 터키의 신형 포드에 대해서 의구심을 가지고 있는 것으로 보이며, 현재까지 다른 뉴스를 검색해봐도 추가 생산에 대한 뉴스는 없었습니다.