Sungur is a fifth-generation [1] man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed for short-range air defense of mobile/fixed units and facilities on the battlefield and in the rear area man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). Developed by Roketsan, it is the country's first ever Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS). Entering service with the Turkish Armed Forces in July 2022, Sungur is set to replace the existing Stinger missile systems. [2]
The Sungur project began in 2013 with a contract signed between the Turkish Ministry of National Defense and Roketsan to fulfill the requirements of the Turkish Land Forces Command. After successful development and testing phases, the system achieved initial operational capability in July 2020. The first batch of the vehicle-mounted Sungur variant was delivered in the second half of 2021. [1]
Sungur is a fifth-generation MANPADS designed for short-range air defence. It offers a "fire-and-forget" capability and can be integrated with various platforms, including: [3] [1]
The system boasts a 360-degree target detection and tracking capability and features a user-friendly interface for operators. [4]
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Sungur is a fifth-generation [1] man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed for short-range air defense of mobile/fixed units and facilities on the battlefield and in the rear area man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). Developed by Roketsan, it is the country's first ever Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS). Entering service with the Turkish Armed Forces in July 2022, Sungur is set to replace the existing Stinger missile systems. [2]
The Sungur project began in 2013 with a contract signed between the Turkish Ministry of National Defense and Roketsan to fulfill the requirements of the Turkish Land Forces Command. After successful development and testing phases, the system achieved initial operational capability in July 2020. The first batch of the vehicle-mounted Sungur variant was delivered in the second half of 2021. [1]
Sungur is a fifth-generation MANPADS designed for short-range air defence. It offers a "fire-and-forget" capability and can be integrated with various platforms, including: [3] [1]
The system boasts a 360-degree target detection and tracking capability and features a user-friendly interface for operators. [4]
Delivery and Testing
Export Potential