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KHAN MISSILE AND WEAPON SYSTEM

The KHAN Missile, designed and produced by Having shoot-and-scoot capabilities enabled by
Roketsan, is a ground to ground missile with 610 navigation, the launcher has automatic hydraulic
mm diameter, which can provide mass fire power leveling & stabilization and automatic cradle
on high payoff targets within area of influence of laying capabilities integrated to the weapon
the army. management system. Due to the fully automatic
weapon control, navigation and laying systems,
KHAN Missile provides fire support to the launcher has a crew of maximum three people,
manoeuvring units by creating timely, accurate consisting of a commander, a gunner and a driver.
and effective firepower. With its Global Navigation
Satellite System (GNSS) aided Inertial Navigation From peace support operations to attack with fire
System (INS), KHAN Missile is able to hit targets missions, the launcher is also a deterrent force
accurately. It is placed inside a canister and is due to its long range and mass fire capabilities.
stored, transported, loaded and launched in It is ready for vital tasks in a very wide array of
Missile in Canister (MIC) configuration. missions in addition to standard tactical missions
for the support of a maneuvering force.
KHAN Missile can be launched from Roketsan-
made KHAN Weapon System, Multi Barrel Rocket To perform the various required steps including
Launcher (MBRL) Weapon System and other but not limited to mission planning, deployment,
compatible platforms with suitable interfaces for ballistic calculation and laying, it is equipped
integration. with the necessary mechanical, electrical and
electronic sub-systems to conduct a fire mission,
Used to fulfill fire support missions for either under Command & Control Vehicle’s
maneuvering forces against high payoff targets, command or individually. With a variety of sub-
day & night and in adverse weather conditions, systems including platform (TWV), radios, power
the launcher platform is integrated on an 8 x 8 sources, navigation system etc., the system can
Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (TWV) that has superior be customized in different versions in various
on-road and off-road travel capacity as well as a brands and models according to the user’s
strong structure providing a reliable platform. logistical infrastructure and needs.

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