ASELSAN Displays Sonic Weapon in Ağrı
Sonic Weapons: ASELSAN’s AVAZ Integrated into ASLAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle
The Sonic Weapon AVAZ, developed by ASELSAN, has been integrated into the ASLAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle (IKA) and has entered the inventory of the Gendarmerie General Command.
During an activity in Ağrı, the AVAZ Long Range Sonic Weapon, developed by ASELSAN with national resources, was seen integrated into ASLAN IKA. ASLAN has also entered the inventory of the Gendarmerie General Command alongside AVAZ.
AVAZ is a high-performance system that provides directional acoustic broadcasting over long distances and voice message transmission. This non-lethal weapon has the ability to make 153 dB narrow beam acoustic broadcasting and has the capability to broadcast a recorded voice, transmit speech audio, or certain warning tones effectively up to a distance of 1,250 meters.
Sound waves used as a weapon are often referred to as “sound ball” or “sonic weapons”. Various countries use them in their armies, law enforcement forces, and security companies. The intense sound waves can rupture a target’s eardrums and cause severe pain or disorientation, rendering a person incapacitated. Less intense sound waves may cause nausea or discomfort.
Biological effects on various internal organs and the central nervous system include vibrotactile sensitivity change, muscle contraction, cardiovascular function change, central nervous system effects, vestibular (inner ear) effects, and effects on chest wall/lung tissue.
Tests on mice show that the threshold for both lung and liver damage occurs at approximately 184 dB. As density increases, damage increases rapidly. The AVAZ can increase broadcast level to up to 153dB.
One example of the usage of a sonic weapon is the use of a LRAD (Long Range Acoustic System) by the crew of the cruise ship Seabourn Spirit to deter pirates who chased and attacked the ship in 2005. Another instance was in 2017, when an incident occurred at the US embassy in Cuba where personnel experienced various symptoms consistent with a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion, and in almost all cases, the disturbances were preceded by some type of “acoustic element”, such as a “high-pitched sound beam”. However, there is no evidence of any sound weapon being used.
In conclusion, the integration of the AVAZ Sonic Weapon into the ASLAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle represents a significant advancement in non-lethal warfare technology, with implications for military and law enforcement operations.
Source: DefenseSanayiST.com, EGESAVTEK
