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Nine systems will be integrated into existing CN235 aircraft operated by Turkish armed forces. A further ten new platforms (ATR 72 ASW) have been selected mid 2005 including the AMASCOS system.
The Thales solution is based on AMASCOS (Airborne Maritime Situation and COntrol System). The system is designed around a tactical command subsystem with a full range of latest-generation Thales sensors (radar, ESM and acoustic) and communication systems.
As prime contractor for the Meltem programme, Thales is coordinating and controlling all the contributions by industry partners in France and other countries. Today the company is delivering on its promise to involve Turkish industry in the programme, particularly in advanced technology areas. TAI (Tusas Aerospace Industry), in partnership with IAe (Indonesian Aerospace), has been selected to specify and carry out aircraft modifications. Aselsan will supply equipment including self-protection systems, navigation systems, FLIRs, displays and radios. And Havelsan will play an active role in developing the tactical command system software. In line with the undertakings made by Thales to the Turkish government, local industry workshare will account for close to 35% of the contract.
This latest-generation system will provide the Turkish Navy and Coast Guard with an effective maritime patrol and surveillance capability for the coming years.
This major contract signed with Turkey makes Thales the leading European supplier of maritime patrol systems and further strengthens the company's position on other maritime patrol projects.

SAR kits

Cockpit
• Displays
• TCAS II

Sensors
• Ocean Master radar
• FLIR
• Radome
• Sea Pollution system
• Acoustics (TMS 2000)
• MAD

Mission
• Operators consoles
• Tactical Data processor
• Recorder

Electrical systems
• Electrical Power Generation system

Utilities
• Air conditioning
• AC generator
• Smoke marker launcher + command panel
• Sonobuoys marker launcher + torpedoes + command panel
• Pylon

Communication - Navigation - Identification
• Coms & Data transmission
• Navigation system
• IFF

THALES +
As equipment supplier, systems architect or lead systems integrator, Thales has the capabilities in Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) to offer solutions for all types of aircraft and missions: maritime patrol and surveillance, airborne early warning, electromagnetic intelligence, airborne ground surveillance, combat search and rescue, offensive jamming and in-flight refuelling.