Turkish Roketsan's Nex-Gen ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Mass Production.

The Spanish newspaper Defensa.com reported on July 9, 2024, that the ÇAKIR cruise missile, developed by the Turkish company Roketsan, has begun mass production, marking a new step in the country's defense industry. This development follows successful tests in 2022, and Roketsan is now ready to present and market the missile to potential clients, both domestic and international.
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Turkish Roketsan's Nex-Gen ÇAKIR Cruise Missile (Picture source: Roketsan)

The ÇAKIR is a cruise missile distinguished by its compact and optimized design, weighing 270 kilograms, measuring 3.3 meters in length, and having a fuselage diameter of only 27 centimeters. Its performance is enhanced by the Turkish KTJ-1750 turbine from Kale Arge, which allows it to reach targets over 150 kilometers away thanks to its effective air intake system located at the bottom of the weapon.

This missile incorporates a unique modular approach that allows it to be launched from a variety of platforms, including ground installations, ships, aircraft, and unmanned aerial systems, significantly broadening its versatility and applicability in different combat scenarios.

Moreover, the ÇAKIR is equipped with a powerful 70-kilogram thermobaric explosive charge and utilizes an advanced guidance system combining infrared imaging and radio frequency, enhancing its accuracy and effectiveness against a wide range of targets, from infrastructure to fortifications in complex terrains such as caves.

One of the most remarkable features of the ÇAKIR is its fuselage made from radar-absorbing materials, making it difficult to detect. It also has guidance systems that can receive additional data in flight, ensuring superior performance in adverse weather conditions. The missile incorporates GNSS technology resistant to interference, as well as radar and barometric altimeters for precise navigation.

With a weapons strategy that reflects a deep understanding of the modern battlefield's needs, Turkey, through Roketsan, not only demonstrates its commitment to defense innovation but also positions itself as a key player in the global arms market. The ÇAKIR cruise missile is poised to transform the operational capabilities of modern armed forces, offering effective solutions for long-range and high-precision missions.

Turkish Roketsan's Nex-Gen ÇAKIR Cruise Missile can be launched from a variety of platforms, including Baykar Akinçi UAS (Picture source: Roketsan)