Aiming to increase Turkish Air Force’s air superiority, development of exemplary Within-Visual-Range (WVR) and Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) Air to Air missiles to be launched from F-16 aircrafts continues at a great speed.
Two novel missiles are being developed under the program. WVR achieves high maneuverability in short range with Imaging Infrared (IIR) Seeker and BVR employs a state-of-the-art Active Radar Seeker.
Developed by TUBITAK SAGE, GÖKTUĞ BVR (Gökdoğan) and GÖKTUĞ WVR (Bozdoğan) are the first indigenous air-to-air missiles of Turkey. GÖKTUĞ BVR is also the first missile with an Active Radar Seeker developed in Turkey. TÜBİTAK SAGE, who has broken ground by developing critical systems and transferring these products to the defense industry, achieved a giant step forward for the future development of Air Defense Missiles.
GÖKTUĞ WVR
Guidance
- High resolution IIR Seeker providing outstanding off-boresight capability
- Advanced counter-countermeasure capabilities
- All-aspect engagement capability
Thrust & Control
- High thrust – reduced smoke solid propellant technology
- Fully electronic Rocket Motor Arming and Firing System with exceptional safety and reliability
- Superior agility with thrust vectoring
Warhead
- Unique warhead design for maximum probability-of-kill
- Distinguished safety and reliability with always-in-line fuzing
Compatibility
- MIL-STD-1553 & MIL-STD-1760 compatible
- Designed for use with LAU-129
GÖKTUĞ BVR
Guidance
- Novel solid-state active RF seeker technology
- Smart guidance with launch-and-forget capability
- Advanced counter-countermeasure capabilities and home on jamming
- Datalink update capability
- All-aspect & multiple target engagement capability
- Lock on after launch
Thrust & Control
- High thrust – reduced smoke solid propellant technology
Fully electronic Rocket Motor Arming and Firing System with exceptional safety and reliability
Warhead
- Unique warhead design for maximum probabilityof-kill
- Distinguished safety and reliability with alwaysin-line fuzing
Compatibility
- MIL-STD-1553 & MIL-STD-1760 compatible
- Designed for use with LAU-129