Launchers & Actuators

Defense and Aviation

Electromechanical Drive, Actuator and Launch Systems

We design and manufacture field-proven electromechanical drive, elevation, locking and fin actuator systems for tactical cruise missiles, ballistic missile launchers, multi-barreled rocket systems, and target aircraft catapults.

Our Defense Products and Solutions

Roketsan SOM Stand-Off Cruise Missile Fin Control Actuators

Our high power density dry electromechanical servo actuator system moves the aerodynamic flight control vanes of the Roketsan SOM Stand-Off Cruise Missile, Turkey's indigenous air-launched cruise missile, with millisecond precision under extreme dynamic aerodynamic loads.

Solved Problems and Challenges

In high-subsonic cruise missile systems, the flight control fins providing directional steering must position with sub-millisecond precision despite high aerodynamic drag. Our dry electromechanical BLDC servo actuator architecture eliminates hydraulic leaks, periodic maintenance, and weight penalties while resisting extreme flight vibration and launch G-forces.

Theoretical Background and Study

Military-grade Brushless DC (BLDC) servo motors with high torque density are driven in closed-loop via Field Oriented Control (FOC) vector control algorithms. Millisecond current loops ensure maximum dynamic torque output to overcome high aerodynamic loads on cruise missile fins.

Tayfun Ballistic Missile Launcher Battery & Container Drive Actuators

Our high-load electromechanical linear and rotary actuators elevate, position, and lock the heavy launcher box / battery container of the Tayfun Ballistic Missile, developed by Roketsan and belonging to Türkiye's longest-range ballistic missile system.

Solved Problems and Challenges

Lifting and orienting heavy ballistic missile launcher containers requires extreme thrust and zero-backlash locking. During missile launch, intense recoil blast forces and ground vibrations threaten target elevation alignment. Our heavy-duty servo actuators and automatic mechanical lock units secure the battery container rigidly, preventing angle deviation under launch shock.

Theoretical Background and Study

Precision ball screw assemblies combined with high-reduction planetary gearboxes and electromechanical holding brakes ensure zero-backlash container elevation and reliable holding under high static and shock loads.

Mini Jobaria Launcher Drive and Brake Units

Servo drive systems that precisely guide the launcher pod towers of Mini Jobaria, a family of Roketsan's multi-barreled rocket launcher system that entered the Guinness Book of Records, and our high torque capacity electromechanical brake products that protect firing accuracy by locking the pods at the time of firing shock.

Solved Problems and Challenges

The huge mechanical recoil forces generated during the launch of multiple rocket launcher batteries create extreme dynamic contractions in the steering gearboxes. Thanks to zero-backlash gearboxes and electromechanical brakes, instant locking and stability of the pods are ensured.

Theoretical Background and Study

To maintain positional accuracy, precision planetary reducers convert motor speed into torque. A preloaded dual-pinion drive geometry prevents backlash caused by gear wear from causing position loss during heavy firing.

Lightning Shuttle Launcher Catapult Car

Our product is a launch car, rail drive and quick trigger release mechanism that works on catapult systems so that the Şimşek High Speed Target Aircraft system, developed by TAI (TUSAŞ), can take off in military field conditions without the need for a runway.

Solved Problems and Challenges

In order for target UAV systems to take off safely from zero altitude, they must reach high speed and high acceleration (high G) takeoff power in a short distance on the catapult launch pad. Millisecond release accuracy is optimized with quick-trigger valves.

Theoretical Background and Study

The energy discharge kinematics of high-speed rail guidance and high-acceleration release mechanisms are simulated to deliver clean separation during catapult launch.

Product Specifications and Performance Standards

Actuator Thrust and Torque Power

185 kN / 450 Nm tork

Dynamic torque up to 450 Nm in a compact structure with high torque density for aerodynamic control surfaces; 185 kN axial linear thrust for ballistic launcher battery container elevation mechanisms.

Maximum Response Speed (Dynamic Response)

< 15 ms

Military-type closed-loop Field Oriented Control (FOC) drive response that can reach full torque from zero in under 15 milliseconds.

Environmental Conditions and Shock Resistance

MIL-STD-810G (40G Shock)

40G mechanical acceleration protection against launch shocks, IP67 military sealing rating and MIL-STD-461G electromagnetic compatibility filter circuit integration.

Ideal Application Areas

Cruise Missile Flight Control Surfaces: Fin control mechanisms for Stand-Off Cruise Missiles (Roketsan SOM).

Ballistic Missile Launcher Vehicles: Battery elevation and launcher container positioning actuators (Tayfun Ballistic Missile).

Rocket Launching Towers: Guidance and emergency braking systems for multi-barreled rocket launchers (Jobaria).

Target Aircraft and UAV Launchers: Runway-independent launch catapult mechanisms from land or naval deck (Şimşek).