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Operational Purpose and Role
MUHAFIZ is designed to provide close-range naval defense and surface engagement capability against asymmetric maritime threats. Modern naval environments increasingly face risks from high-speed boats, unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), piracy elements, and low-signature surface threats. MUHAFIZ addresses these threats with medium-caliber firepower, precision stabilization, and rapid target acquisition.
Compared to lighter 12.7 mm or 25 mm systems, the 30 mm class offers significantly greater stopping power, extended effective range, and improved lethality against lightly armored or reinforced targets.
Doctrine and Concept of Operations
MUHAFIZ supports the following mission profiles:
The system can automatically slew toward target coordinates received from the ship’s radar. This sensor-to-shooter integration reduces reaction time and enhances engagement efficiency within a network-centric combat environment.
System Architecture
MUHAFIZ consists of three primary layers:
Effector Layer
Sensor Layer
The two-axis stabilization ensures accurate firing even under heavy sea states and vessel motion.
Command and Control Layer
The Fire Control Computer performs ballistic calculations, automatic target tracking, and engagement management.
Survivability and Protection Concept
As a remote-controlled system, MUHAFIZ allows operators to remain inside protected compartments, significantly improving crew survivability compared to manually operated mounts.
The ballistic protection level of the turret itself is not publicly disclosed. However, it is designed for maritime environmental resistance and durability.
Engagement Process
A typical engagement sequence is as follows:
High stabilization performance ensures effective firing from a moving platform against moving targets.
Integration and Ecosystem
MUHAFIZ can integrate with:
It is designed to operate seamlessly within ASELSAN’s broader naval sensor and combat system ecosystem.
Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
Limitations
Variants and Configurations
Publicly available information regarding different blocks or export variants is limited. However, its modular architecture allows configuration flexibility depending on platform requirements and sensor options.
Detailed Technical Specifications
Weapon System
Stabilization
Sensors
Exact sensor performance parameters are not publicly disclosed.
Target Tracking
Command and Control
Deployment and Platform Integration
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MUHAFIZ used for?
What is its effective range?
What types of targets can it engage?
Detailed anti-air engagement capability is not publicly specified.
Does it integrate with ship radar?
Is it mobile or fixed?
What are its equivalents?
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