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title: Active Protection System (AKKOR)
slug: active-protection-system-akkor-cc335
url: /detay/active-protection-system-akkor-cc335
type: article
language: English
entity:
  primary: Active Protection System (AKKOR)
  type: article
  disambiguation: AKKOR: ASELSAN's active protection system for tanks.  360° defense, hard & soft-kill.
  categories:
    - name: Defense Industry Technologies
      slug: savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri
      url: /kategori/savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri
  tags:
    - Active Protection
    - AKKOR
    - ASELSAN
author: Yakup Hilmi Altuntaş
created_at: 2025-05-30T18:02:52.691646+03:00
updated_at: 2025-06-03T17:43:11.887656+03:00
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# Active Protection System (AKKOR)

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| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Manufacturer(s) | ASELSAN |
| Component(s) | Smart hard-kill interceptor munition (Hard Kill),Multispectral soft-kill countermeasure munition (Soft Kill),Laser warning subsystem (Soft Kill),High-precision sensors,Munition launchers,High-resolution radar |
| Country(ies) | Türkiye |
| Neutralization Capability | Functional (Soft Kill),Physical (Hard Kill) |
| Protection Coverage | 360 degrees |
| Target (Planned) Platform | ALTAY Main Battle Tank |

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## Article Content

ASELSAN AKKOR is an [active protection system](/en/detay/aktif-koruma-sistemi-akkor-c00a8/llms.txt) developed for the ALTAY [main battle tank](/en/detay/altay-tank-6d1fe/llms.txt). Equipped with both *Hard-Kill* and *Soft-Kill* capabilities, AKKOR ensures comprehensive protection by neutralizing various threats directed at armored vehicles at the most optimal time and distance. Thanks to its modular architecture, the system can be integrated into a wide range of armored platforms, offering an effective defense solution for both asymmetric and conventional warfare environments.

[YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiXlsXJO2GM)
*ASELSAN Active Protection System (AKKOR) Test Footage (SavunmaSanayiST)*

### **Design and Technology**

AKKOR provides comprehensive 360-degree protection, ensuring security from all directions against threats such as anti-tank rockets and missiles. The system’s hard-kill and soft-kill components operate in an integrated manner to rapidly and effectively detect, track, and neutralize incoming threats. Specifically developed for 3rd+ generation main battle tanks such as the ALTAY, the system is equipped with [radars](/en/detay/air-radar-8df46/llms.txt), munition launchers, and high-resolution sensors. Beyond merely detecting threats, the system responds with extremely rapid reaction times to neutralize them effectively.

### **System Components**

AKKOR’s components are divided into two main categories:

#### **Hard-Kill Components**

- High-resolution radar
- High-speed munition launcher
- Smart interceptor munition
- Hard-kill control panel

#### **Soft-Kill Components**

- Laser warning subsystem
- Multispectral soft-kill countermeasure munition
- Soft-kill munition launcher
- Soft-kill control panel

Additionally, an Electronic Warfare (EW) Computer acts as the central control unit managing the entire system.

### **System Features**

- Dual capability for both soft-kill and hard-kill functions
- Effective protection against both top-attack and horizontal threats
- All-around, multi-directional 360-degree defense coverage
- No optical detection requirement; effective operation in harsh conditions such as dust, mud, and rain
- Rapid response against close-range threats
- Simultaneous engagement capability against multiple threats
- Effective defense against thermal and laser-guided missiles using multispectral smoke screen
- Adaptable solution compatible with various types of armored vehicles
- Minimal collateral damage thanks to high-resolution radar and smart intercept munitions

### **Operational Use and Effectiveness**

The AKKOR system's ability to neutralize high-velocity threats such as anti-tank rockets and [guided missiles](/en/detay/laser-guided-missiles-18d34/llms.txt) significantly enhances its effectiveness on the battlefield. Its radar technology detects incoming threats within extremely short intervals, while the hard-kill interceptor munition detonates at the optimal moment to neutralize the threat. Additionally, AKKOR’s infrastructure not only improves the platform’s survivability but also enhances its situational awareness capabilities.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. ASELSAN Official. “AKKOR Active Protection System Test Footage.” Accessed May 30, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiXlsXJO2GM.
2. ASELSAN. AKKOR Active Protection System Brochure (PDF). Accessed May 30, 2025. https://wwwcdn.aselsan.com/api/file/AKKOR\_EN.pdf.
3. ASELSAN. “AKKOR Active Protection System.” Accessed May 30, 2025. https://www.aselsan.com/en/defence/product/3570/akkor#section-magazine.
4. Anadolu Agency. “Yeni Altay Tankı ASELSAN Teknolojileriyle Donatıldı.” Accessed May 30, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/ekonomi/yeni-altay-tanki-aselsan-teknolojileriyle-donatildi/2879266.
5. DefenceTurk. “AKKOR Aktif Koruma Sisteminden Tam Koruma.” Accessed May 30, 2025. https://www.defenceturk.net/akkor-aktif-koruma-sisteminden-tam-koruma.