The moment a moving target was struck by an inert bomb fitted with the Gözde precision-guidance kit. (Aselsan)
Aselsan has demonstrated its new Gözde precision-guidance kit for bombs, striking a moving target during a test announced on 5 March.
The Turkish manufacturer announced the demonstration on 27 February of the kit that it had developed in conjunction with Tübitak Defense Industries Research and Development Institute (SAGE).
“[The] Gözde guidance kit … successfully tracked and neutralised its target in motion through its integrated INS [inertial navigation system]/GNSS [global navigation satellite services]/laser seeker guidance system after being designated by an electro-optical system on the [Lockheed Martin] F-16 [Fighting Falcon launch] aircraft,” Aselsan said.
As noted in the announcement, Gözde provides the Mk 82 500 lb general purpose (GP) ‘dumb' bomb with a precision-strike capability against both stationary and moving targets. Janes Weapons: Air-Launched says it also does the same for Mk 83 1,000 lb GP/SARB-83 penetrator bombs. Imagery of the test shows it was conducted with an inert bomb fitted with the Gözde kit.
For the Turkish Air Force, this will provide an enhanced strike capability for both the F-16 and the Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı armed unmanned aerial vehicle.
For more information on Gözde, please see Gökçe and Gözde guidance kits .
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