Roketsan releases test firing footage of indigenous Sungur

Sungur, a crucial part of Turkish air defense, hit the target with precise accuracy during test firings, according to a post from Roketsan’s official X account.

In its post, Roketsan stated: “The agile Sungur of combat fields! With its asymmetric warfare capability, our air defense’s effective force, Sungur, successfully conducted test firings and precisely hit the target.”

Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) head Haluk Gorgun praised Sungur in his post on his official X account. In his post, Gorgun said: “The recent developments worldwide demonstrate the critical role of shoulder-launched air defense missile systems in active defense on the field. The success of our domestically and nationally developed #Sungur system in the field demonstrates the advanced level of our defense industry. I sincerely congratulate all engineers involved in the project, as well as our subcontractors and SSB personnel.”

Sungur

The Sungur air defense missile system is designed for short-range air defense for mobile or fixed units and facilities on the battlefield and in the rear area. It is compatible with different platform integrations.

With a minimum range of 500 meters and a maximum range of 8 kilometers, Sungur can reach an altitude of 4 kilometers above sea level. It can target fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Sungur stands out with its pre-firing target lock-on (fire-and-forget) feature.

The Turkish Armed Forces received the first batch of Sungur in 2022.

The weapon system takes its name from the bird Sungur (saker falcon), which holds an important place in Turkish mythology and is known for its speed and agility.

Source: Newsroom