IDEF 2017: ASELSAN Unveils the HIZIR-LFAS Towed Sonar for TF-2000

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At IDEF 2017, the international defense exhibition currently held in Istanbul, Turkey, ASELSAN unveiled today the HIZIR-LFAS Low Frequency Towed Active Sonar.

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IDEF 2017 Naval News - ASELSAN HIZIR-LFAS

IDEF 2017: ASELSAN Unveils the HIZIR-LFAS Towed Sonar for TF-2000

At IDEF 2017, the international defense exhibition currently held in Istanbul, Turkey, ASELSAN unveiled today the HIZIR-LFAS Low Frequency Towed Active Sonar.

HIZIR-LFAS on ASELSAN stand at IDEF 2017

ASELSAN LFAS enables surface ships to detect subsurface threats, particularly submarines. Talking to Navy Recognition at the show, a company representative explained that LFAS was designed specificaly for the TF-2000. The TF-2000 class frigate is a projected anti-air warfare frigate currently undergoing development by the Turkish Naval Institute. We were also told that LFAS is set to be fitted on the second vessel of the Istanbul-class. The Istanbul-class frigates are a planned group of four frigates for the Turkish Naval Forces. Developed under the MILGEM national warship program as the TF-100-class frigate, the Istanbul-class is an enlarged variant of the Ada-class anti-submarine corvette, with enhanced endurance and the fitting of a Mark 41 vertical launch system for a multi-role capability.

HIZIR-LFAS is interoperable with HIZIR System (Aselsan Torpedo Countermeasure System) pictured here at IDEF 2017.

System Capabilities • Indigenous Active Sonar Algorithms • Low Frequency Active Target Detection and Localization • Long Range Detection • Bi-static/Multi-Static Sonar Architecture • Interoperability with HIZIR System (Aselsan Torpedo Countermeasure System) for maximum ASW capability System Configuration • Transducer Array with Low Frequency Active Transmission Capability • Winch System to Deploy, Recover and Stow Transducer Array and Detection Array • High Power Amplifiers • Electronic Cabinet • User Control Panel Technical Capabilities • Operating Speed : 5 knots – 15 knots • Survival Speed : 30 kts • Pulse Types : CW, FM, FM/CW • Source Level : > 200dB re 1µPa • Detection range : > 50kyds