The SMASH is a type of remote controlled weapon station manufactured by Aselsan of Turkey.
Overview
The weapon is mounted on a stabilized pedestal mounting which allows it to remain on target as the platform beneath it moves. The mounting does not penetrate the platform (except cables), making it relatively simple to fit the weapon to ships.
The electrooptical suit of SMASH is independent and separately stabilized. This enables surveillance and target tracking without aiming the gun to the target. Using its sight, the SMASH system can provide surveillance and target-tracking entirely without outside assistance, allowing it to function fully independently. It also can be integrated with the combat management system of a ship. Its integrated training simulator provides crew training. There is also a manual operation mode as a back-up.
150 (2 x 75) rounds are carried on the mounting with dual feed system. The mount can traverse 360° when EO sights elevate between -30° and +80° and gun elevate between -20° and +70°. The system can be used during day and night under various weather.
Operators
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Croatian Navy: Croatian Coast Guard division
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Omiš-class patrol boat: Two inshore patrol boats Fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament. Three more boats being built.
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Indonesian Maritime Security Agency
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Tanjung Datu
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Pulau Nipah-class offshore patrol vessel: Each of the three Pulau Nipah-class OPVs fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.
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Bintang Laut-class patrol vessel: Four out of six Bintang Laut-class patrol vessel fitted with one Aselsan SMASH as primary armament.
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Royal Malaysian Navy
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Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2: To be installed on future LMS Batch 2.
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Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
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Philippine Navy
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Philippine Coast Guard
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Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel: Aselsan has signed an agreement worth 6 million USD to arm the Philippine Coast Guard's Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessels with the SMASH 30mm RCWS as its main armament.
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