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{{Distinguish|Zaslon}}
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{{Infobox Weapon
| name               = Zaslin
| image              = Zaslon, Kyiv 2018, 45.jpg
| origin             = [[Ukraine]]
| type               = [[Active protection system]]
| used_by            = [[Turkey]]
| designer           = State Enterprise Fundamental center of crucial technologies Microtek – SE FCCT M
| design_date        = 2003
| weight             = 50–130&nbsp;kg per module
| guidance           = [[Doppler Radar]]
}}

The '''Zaslin [[active protection system]]''' ({{Lang-uk|Заслі́н|lit=barrier, screen, covering operation|translit=Zaslin}}; is often referred to with the [[Russian language|Russian]] word '''Zaslon''') is being developed by [[Microtek (Ukraine)|Microtek]] in cooperation with other military design organizations. The system is designed to protect stationary or mobile targets from [[anti-tank weapon]]s with flat or diving trajectories using various types of guidance systems and warheads. Unlike the existing Russian-designed active protection systems [[Drozd]] and [[Arena (countermeasure)|Arena]], Zaslin can be deployed alongside [[reactive armour]] placed in the [[gun turret|turret]] area,<ref>{{Cite web |title=International News |url=https://ukroboronprom.com.ua/ |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=ukroboronprom |language=en}}</ref> which is vulnerable to anti-tank projectiles traveling at speeds up to {{convert|1200|m/s}}

== Design ==
The Zaslin system consists of a radar-based detection module, a guidance module and static counter-measure modules. Each counter-measure module packs two explosive charges, which are ejected toward the target before detonating and forming a dense fragmentation ring that destroys incoming projectiles on impact. Modules can point forward, sideways or vertically, to protect from attacks from above. The system's response time is 0.1 seconds.

A typical installation protects 150–180 degrees, and is capable of defeating incoming projectiles at speeds between 70 and 1,200&nbsp;m/s. It can be used to protect fixed sites or armored vehicles. Depending on the protection level required, the system adds from {{convert|50|to|130|kg|lb}} per module.

== Lightweight version ==
Microtek also developed an AP system for lightweight armored fighting vehicles. The AP's mission capability has been proven for armor-piercing projectiles and small-caliber gun shells. The Light AP Zaslin will comprise a system of nonrecoverable, detachable modules of various kinds, with two accommodated on the vehicle's upper forebody and as many on its sides (in its integrated configuration). As pointed out by the system designer, the Zaslin lightweight AP system is effective against [[RPG-7]] and [[RPG-29]] rounds, as well as anti-tank guided missiles. However, it will not shield against hollow-charge artillery shells or [[Armour-piercing discarding sabot|armor-piercing sub-caliber shells]] which have thicker walls than grenades or TRG projectiles.

== Variants ==
* Zaslin – basic version
* Zaslin-L – lighter version<ref name="urlThe active protection system ZASLON">{{Cite web |url=https://en.uos.ua/produktsiya/sistemi-zashchiti/49-kompleks-aktivnoy-zashchiti-zaslon |title=The active protection system ZASLON }}</ref>
* [[Akkor (countermeasure)|Akkor-Pulat]] – Turkish [[active protection system]] based on the '''Zaslin-L'''. The difference from Zaslin-L is that it is designed as a modular disposable unit that is lighter and easier to integrate.<ref name="zaslon">{{Cite web|url=https://defense-update.com/20180307_akkor_pulat.html|title=Ukrainian APS to Protect Turkish Tanks in Syria|publisher=[[Defense Update]]|date=7 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211022839/https://defense-update.com/20180307_akkor_pulat.html|archivedate=11 February 2022|accessdate=11 February 2022|author=Tamir Eshel}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://microtek.kiev.ua/c_zaslon.html  Microtek]
* [http://en.uos.ua/produktsiya/sistemi-zashchiti/49-kompleks-aktivnoy-zashchiti-zaslon UKROBORONSERVICE]

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[[Category:Armoured fighting vehicle equipment]]
[[Category:Weapons countermeasures]]
[[Category:Land active protection systems]]