Cirit is a laser guided missile developed by Roketsan of Turkey exclusively for the country's T129 attack helicopters. It features a maximum effective range of 8 kilometers and is designed for both anti-armor and soft target engagements. Ground based tests of the missile were completed in June of 2008 and aerial tests aboard US-made AH-1S Cobra helicopters are scheduled for August. Serial production of the missile is expected to begin in the first half of 2009.
| Cirit | |
|---|---|
| File:Cirit pby01.jpeg | |
| Type | Anti-armor and soft target |
| Place of origin |  Turkey |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Turkish |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2004 |
| Manufacturer | Roketsan |
| Produced | 2008 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 14kg |
| Length | 1.9m |
| Diameter | 2.75" (70 mm) |
| Engine | Solid rocket motor |
Operational range | 1.5 - 8 km |
Guidance system | semi-active laser seeker, MEMS-IMU and Magnetometer |
Steering system | pop-out fins |
Launch platform | Helicopter |
