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The Crotale New Generation multimission short range air defence missile system.
The Crotale New Generation multimission short range air defence missile system.
 Crotale NG's VT-1 Hypervelocity missile has successfully passed extensive firing tests.
Crotale NG's VT-1 Hypervelocity missile has successfully passed extensive firing tests.
 The towed version of the Crotale NG air defence missile system.
The towed version of the Crotale NG air defence missile system.
The Crotale NG air defence missile system single operator combat console.
The Crotale NG air defence missile system single operator combat console.
 The Crotale NG self propelled version operational in the Finnish Army.
The Crotale NG self propelled version operational in the Finnish Army.
 The Crotale NG firing a VT-1 Hypervelocity missile.
The Crotale NG firing a VT-1 Hypervelocity missile.
ADATS is a low-level air defence system, providing a high lethality 10km air defence missile with self defence anti-armour capability.
ADATS is a low-level air defence system, providing a high lethality 10km air defence missile with self defence anti-armour capability.
 The ADATS missile being fired.
The ADATS missile being fired.
 The ADATS control consoles.
The ADATS control consoles.
Royal Thai Air Force conducting an operational live missile firing of ADATS.
Royal Thai Air Force conducting an operational live missile firing of ADATS.
 ADATS can fire eight laser beamriding missiles and has a 10km range against air or ground targets.
ADATS can fire eight laser beamriding missiles and has a 10km range against air or ground targets.
 ADATS forward maintenance combines built-in-test capabilities and allows for quick and easy maintenance.
ADATS forward maintenance combines built-in-test capabilities and allows for quick and easy maintenance.
ADATS immediately engages when the target helicopter unmasks.
ADATS immediately engages when the target helicopter unmasks.
 Two-man reload without support equipment maximises ADATS autonomy.
Two-man reload without support equipment maximises ADATS autonomy.
 Avenger carries eight Stinger missiles in two launch pods.
Avenger carries eight Stinger missiles in two launch pods.
Around 800 Avenger air defence systems are in service with the US Army.
Around 800 Avenger air defence systems are in service with the US Army.
 The Avenger air defence system.
The Avenger air defence system.
 Avenger meets both day and night requirements for low-level air defence.
Avenger meets both day and night requirements for low-level air defence.
The Avenger air defence system firing a Stinger missile.
The Avenger air defence system firing a Stinger missile.
 The Stinger missile has a 3kg high-explosive fragmentation warhead, with a maximum speed of Mach 2.2.
The Stinger missile has a 3kg high-explosive fragmentation warhead, with a maximum speed of Mach 2.2.
 Avenger allows for easy maintainability.
Avenger allows for easy maintainability.
The gunners station with a) head-up optical sight, b) hand stations, c) automatic video tracker, d) FLIR monitor and e) control electronics.
The gunners station with a) head-up optical sight, b) hand stations, c) automatic video tracker, d) FLIR monitor and e) control electronics.
 Bradley-Linebacker is designed to provide short range air defence (SHORAD), capable of engaging all threat targets within the range of the Stinger missile, day or night.
Bradley-Linebacker is designed to provide short range air defence (SHORAD), capable of engaging all threat targets within the range of the Stinger missile, day or night.
 A Bradley M6 Linebacker ADA variant.
A Bradley M6 Linebacker ADA variant.
A Stinger missile being fired from the Bradley Linebacker.
A Stinger missile being fired from the Bradley Linebacker.
 The Bradley Linebacker missile system performs using US Army Avenger air defence system hardware and software from inside the vehicle.
The Bradley Linebacker missile system performs using US Army Avenger air defence system hardware and software from inside the vehicle.
 Schematic showing the operational roles of the Bradley Linebacker.
Schematic showing the operational roles of the Bradley Linebacker.
JERNAS is the export name for the Rapier FSC (Field Standard C) air defence system. JERNAS is based on the Rapier mk2 missile and launcher which is in service with the British Army and Royal Air Force, the Blindfire tracking radar and the Dagger surveillance radar.
JERNAS is the export name for the Rapier FSC (Field Standard C) air defence system. JERNAS is based on the Rapier mk2 missile and launcher which is in service with the British Army and Royal Air Force, the Blindfire tracking radar and the Dagger surveillance radar.
 The Rapier FSC / Jernas launcher has eight ready-to-fire missiles and its own electro-optical surveillance and tracking system.
The Rapier FSC / Jernas launcher has eight ready-to-fire missiles and its own electro-optical surveillance and tracking system.
 The high-resolution radar tracker provides the system with dual engagement capability.
The high-resolution radar tracker provides the system with dual engagement capability.
Jernas is designed to engage the most demanding threats including multiple stealthy targets aswell as cruise and tactical missiles.
Jernas is designed to engage the most demanding threats including multiple stealthy targets aswell as cruise and tactical missiles.
 Oman, Singapore, Switzerland and Turkey have had their Rapier systems upgraded for the mk2 missile.
Oman, Singapore, Switzerland and Turkey have had their Rapier systems upgraded for the mk2 missile.
 The Light Armored Vehicle - Air Defence (LAV-AD).
The Light Armored Vehicle - Air Defence (LAV-AD).
LAV-AD is armed with two, four-cell pods for the Stinger missile and a 25mm Gatling Gun.
LAV-AD is armed with two, four-cell pods for the Stinger missile and a 25mm Gatling Gun.
 LAV-AD firing the Stinger missile.
LAV-AD firing the Stinger missile.
 LAV-AD is adaptable for amphibious capability.
LAV-AD is adaptable for amphibious capability.
The Blazer turret for the LAV-AD includes the GAU-12/U 25mm Gatling gun.
The Blazer turret for the LAV-AD includes the GAU-12/U 25mm Gatling gun.
 The Blazer Air Defense System is armed with Mistral missile.
The Blazer Air Defense System is armed with Mistral missile.
 The Blazer firepower is tested and proven.
The Blazer firepower is tested and proven.
The LeFlaSys OZELOT weapon system, based on the Wiesel 2 carrier vehicle .
The LeFlaSys OZELOT weapon system, based on the Wiesel 2 carrier vehicle .
 The LeFlaSys weapon platform OZELOT system basic functional diagram.
The LeFlaSys weapon platform OZELOT system basic functional diagram.
 The LeFlaSys weapon platform OZELOT control and display unit.
The LeFlaSys weapon platform OZELOT control and display unit.
The Ericsson HARD 3D search and acquisition radar.
The Ericsson HARD 3D search and acquisition radar.
 The LeFlaSys platoon command post with HARD 3D radar.
The LeFlaSys platoon command post with HARD 3D radar.
 The LeFlaSys platoon command post system basic functional diagram.
The LeFlaSys platoon command post system basic functional diagram.
The LeFlaSys platoon command post control and display units.
The LeFlaSys platoon command post control and display units.
 HARD-Radar characteristic diagram.
HARD-Radar characteristic diagram.
 The ASRAD-R with Bolide missile and the HARD 3D search radar.
The ASRAD-R with Bolide missile and the HARD 3D search radar.
The Pantsyr-S1 air defence system.
The Pantsyr-S1 air defence system.
 The 57E6 surface-to-air missile.
The 57E6 surface-to-air missile.
 Launch of the 57E6 surface-to-air missile.
Launch of the 57E6 surface-to-air missile.
Firing of the two 30mm 2A72 guns.
Firing of the two 30mm 2A72 guns.
 Targeting and fire control.
Targeting and fire control.
 Pantsyr-S1 carries 12 57E6 surface-to-air missiles on launchers.
Pantsyr-S1 carries 12 57E6 surface-to-air missiles on launchers.
$1.2bn of Patriot batteries have been recently ordered by Egypt.
$1.2bn of Patriot batteries have been recently ordered by Egypt.
 The Patriot launcher.
The Patriot launcher.
 The Patriot truck-mounted launcher.
The Patriot truck-mounted launcher.
A Patriot missile being fired.
A Patriot missile being fired.
 The trailer-mounted Raytheon MPQ-53 C-Band tracking radar, is capable of identifying 100 targets.
The trailer-mounted Raytheon MPQ-53 C-Band tracking radar, is capable of identifying 100 targets.
 Inside the engagement control station.
Inside the engagement control station.
Patriot missile systems deployed in Kuwait.
Patriot missile systems deployed in Kuwait.
 The PAC-3 will have a Ka-band millimetre wave seeker being developed by Boeing.
The PAC-3 will have a Ka-band millimetre wave seeker being developed by Boeing.
 The Roland weapons system mounted on a MAN vehicle.
The Roland weapons system mounted on a MAN vehicle.
The second prototype of the upgraded Roland is the CAROL air-transportable, shelter-based configuration.
The second prototype of the upgraded Roland is the CAROL air-transportable, shelter-based configuration.
 The system is capable of firing the Roland 2 and Roland 3 missiles and the new Roland VT1 hypervelocity missile.
The system is capable of firing the Roland 2 and Roland 3 missiles and the new Roland VT1 hypervelocity missile.
 The Roland Carol has been in production since 1995.
The Roland Carol has been in production since 1995.
The Roland M3S has a dual surveillance system and a triple target tracking system.
The Roland M3S has a dual surveillance system and a triple target tracking system.
 The upgraded French Army Roland has a new BBKS command and control system with simplified man/machine interface.
The upgraded French Army Roland has a new BBKS command and control system with simplified man/machine interface.
 Typical interception time from firing to airborne target destruction at a distance of 8km is 10.3s.
Typical interception time from firing to airborne target destruction at a distance of 8km is 10.3s.
The system is air-transportable on C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall aircraft.
The system is air-transportable on C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall aircraft.
 Spada 2000 is an upgraded version of the Spada air defence system with increased firepower and range.
Spada 2000 is an upgraded version of the Spada air defence system with increased firepower and range.
 The Aspide 2000 missile uses semi-active radar homing and has a range of 25km.
The Aspide 2000 missile uses semi-active radar homing and has a range of 25km.
The Spada 2000 system can engage up to four targets simultaneously with Aspide 2000 missiles.
The Spada 2000 system can engage up to four targets simultaneously with Aspide 2000 missiles.
 The system tracks and prioritises targets, assigns the firing sections to the targets and can also assign targets to other air defence systems.
The system tracks and prioritises targets, assigns the firing sections to the targets and can also assign targets to other air defence systems.
 The Spada 2000 air defence missile system.
The Spada 2000 air defence missile system.
Artist's impression of the Spada 2000 air defence missile system.
Artist's impression of the Spada 2000 air defence missile system.
 Artist's montage of the Spada 2000 system
Artist's montage of the Spada 2000 system
 Starstreak being fired from its host armoured vehicle.
Starstreak being fired from its host armoured vehicle.
Starstreak missile being fired from an Apache attack helicopter.
Starstreak missile being fired from an Apache attack helicopter.
 The shoulder-launched Starstreak.
The shoulder-launched Starstreak.
 The lightweight multiple launcher.
The lightweight multiple launcher.
Armoured Starstreak is a self-propelled Starstreak system.
Armoured Starstreak is a self-propelled Starstreak system.
 The aiming unit.
The aiming unit.
 The dart.
The dart.
The missile.
The missile.
 Tunguska-M1 is a gun/missile system for low-level air defence.
Tunguska-M1 is a gun/missile system for low-level air defence.
 Tunguska - M1.
Tunguska - M1.
The 9M311-M1 Surface-to-Air Missile.
The 9M311-M1 Surface-to-Air Missile.
 Launch of the 9M311 - M1 Surface-to-Air Missile.
Launch of the 9M311 - M1 Surface-to-Air Missile.
 Tunguska-M1's 30mm guns firing tracer rounds.
Tunguska-M1's 30mm guns firing tracer rounds.
Tunguska-M1 with hatch open showing the radar.
Tunguska-M1 with hatch open showing the radar.
 The Mistral portable air defence missile system.
The Mistral portable air defence missile system.
 The Mistral portable missile system can be set up and ready to fire in 60 seconds.
The Mistral portable missile system can be set up and ready to fire in 60 seconds.
The Mistral missile has a range of 6km and is armed with a 3kg high-explosive warhead.
The Mistral missile has a range of 6km and is armed with a 3kg high-explosive warhead.
 The Mistral Coordination Post (MCP) system.
The Mistral Coordination Post (MCP) system.
 The Mistral missile is in service with the armed forces of 25 countries.
The Mistral missile is in service with the armed forces of 25 countries.
A Tiger helicopter firing Air-to-Air Mistral (ATAM).
A Tiger helicopter firing Air-to-Air Mistral (ATAM).
 The Sadral shipborne system with launcher for six Mistral missiles.
The Sadral shipborne system with launcher for six Mistral missiles.
 The two-cell Simbad launcher for ship-launched Mistral.
The two-cell Simbad launcher for ship-launched Mistral.
In Italy in June 2003, MEADS International demonstrated a launcher designed to rapidly initialise, self-load and vertically launch up to 12 PAC-3 missiles.
In Italy in June 2003, MEADS International demonstrated a launcher designed to rapidly initialise, self-load and vertically launch up to 12 PAC-3 missiles.
 The MEADS launcher is designed to roll-on / roll-off C-130 and A400M transport aircraft.
The MEADS launcher is designed to roll-on / roll-off C-130 and A400M transport aircraft.
 MEADS open architecture will establish the pattern for subsequent 21st century air defense systems and enable air defense asset allocation to be mission-tailored for homeland or manoeuvre force defence.
MEADS open architecture will establish the pattern for subsequent 21st century air defense systems and enable air defense asset allocation to be mission-tailored for homeland or manoeuvre force defence.
To reduce risk of detection, the launchers can be located well away from ground radar and battle management units.
To reduce risk of detection, the launchers can be located well away from ground radar and battle management units.
 MEADS protects manoeuvre forces and critical installations against tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.
MEADS protects manoeuvre forces and critical installations against tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.
 MEADS is a highly mobile, low to medium air defence system designed to replace Hawk and Patriot.
MEADS is a highly mobile, low to medium air defence system designed to replace Hawk and Patriot.
Advanced radars provide 360° coverage for surveillance and fire control.
Advanced radars provide 360° coverage for surveillance and fire control.
 With its agile high-g airframe and hit-to-kill guidance accuracy, PAC-3 places high kinetic energy on target.
With its agile high-g airframe and hit-to-kill guidance accuracy, PAC-3 places high kinetic energy on target.
 During the final system demonstration in Italy, MEADS successfully identified ballistic missile and hostile aircraft from a multiple-target set and engaged and destroyed the threats.
During the final system demonstration in Italy, MEADS successfully identified ballistic missile and hostile aircraft from a multiple-target set and engaged and destroyed the threats.
The THAAD weapon system consists of Launchers, Missiles, Battle Management/Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (BMC3I) units and THAAD radars.
The THAAD weapon system consists of Launchers, Missiles, Battle Management/Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (BMC3I) units and THAAD radars.
 THAAD is designed to protect against incoming threats such as tactical and theatre ballistic missiles at ranges of 200km.
THAAD is designed to protect against incoming threats such as tactical and theatre ballistic missiles at ranges of 200km.
 The THAAD missile uses kinetic energy, hit-to-kill technology.
The THAAD missile uses kinetic energy, hit-to-kill technology.
The THAAD system provides the upper tier of a layered defensive shield. The PAC-3 missile provides the lower tier.
The THAAD system provides the upper tier of a layered defensive shield. The PAC-3 missile provides the lower tier.
 The THAAD missile seeker provides stabilized infrared imagery of the targeted warhead. The seeker allows terminal homing and aim point selection.
The THAAD missile seeker provides stabilized infrared imagery of the targeted warhead. The seeker allows terminal homing and aim point selection.
 THAAD is designed to intercept incoming missiles at higher altitudes and greater distances than existing systems.
THAAD is designed to intercept incoming missiles at higher altitudes and greater distances than existing systems.
The THAAD battery will typically operate nine launch vehicles each carrying eight missiles, with two mobile tactical operations centers (TOCs) and a ground-based radar (GBR).
The THAAD battery will typically operate nine launch vehicles each carrying eight missiles, with two mobile tactical operations centers (TOCs) and a ground-based radar (GBR).
 A contract for the first two production THAAD missile systems was placed in January 2007.
A contract for the first two production THAAD missile systems was placed in January 2007.
 The Arrow 2 Anti Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) system is operational with the Israeli Defence Forces.
The Arrow 2 Anti Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) system is operational with the Israeli Defence Forces.
The missile has a dual mode seeker with a passive infrared seeker for the tracking of tactical ballistic missiles and an active radar seeker used to home on air breathing targets at low altitudes.
The missile has a dual mode seeker with a passive infrared seeker for the tracking of tactical ballistic missiles and an active radar seeker used to home on air breathing targets at low altitudes.
 The Elta Green Pine early warning and fire control radar for the Arrow system. The radar can detect targets at ranges up to about 500km and is able to track targets at speeds over 3,000m/s.
The Elta Green Pine early warning and fire control radar for the Arrow system. The radar can detect targets at ranges up to about 500km and is able to track targets at speeds over 3,000m/s.
 Diagram showing stages of missile interception by the Arrow ATBM System. The picture shows a hostile missile trajectory and that of the Black Sparrow air-launched target missile used in firing tests.
Diagram showing stages of missile interception by the Arrow ATBM System. The picture shows a hostile missile trajectory and that of the Black Sparrow air-launched target missile used in firing tests.
An Arrow Weapon System battery has four or eight launch trailers, each with six launch tubes and missiles, a Launch Control Centre, a communications centre, a fire control centre and the units of a mobile Green Pine radar system.
An Arrow Weapon System battery has four or eight launch trailers, each with six launch tubes and missiles, a Launch Control Centre, a communications centre, a fire control centre and the units of a mobile Green Pine radar system.
 The Arrow 2 missile approaches the target at a maximum speed of Mach 9, or 2.5km/s, to a maximum altitude of 50,000m.
The Arrow 2 missile approaches the target at a maximum speed of Mach 9, or 2.5km/s, to a maximum altitude of 50,000m.
 The RBS 70 short-range anti-aircraft missile.
The RBS 70 short-range anti-aircraft missile.
The RBS 70 is a laser beamriding missile, highly resistant to jamming.
The RBS 70 is a laser beamriding missile, highly resistant to jamming.
 RBS 70 can be integrated on a variety of wheeled and tracked vehicles.
RBS 70 can be integrated on a variety of wheeled and tracked vehicles.
 RBS 70 has been exported to 13 countries worldwide.
RBS 70 has been exported to 13 countries worldwide.
The RBS 70 VLM (Vehicle-Launched Missile).
The RBS 70 VLM (Vehicle-Launched Missile).
 The missile has a range of 7km and a maximum target altitude of 4,000m.
The missile has a range of 7km and a maximum target altitude of 4,000m.
 RBS 70 is operable by one, and portable by three persons.
RBS 70 is operable by one, and portable by three persons.
The Bolide missile has a shorter time of flight and higher manoeuvrability than the RBS 70.
The Bolide missile has a shorter time of flight and higher manoeuvrability than the RBS 70.
 The truck-mounted Giraffe 75 mobile radar, developed by Ericsson, can be linked to nine RBS 70 firing posts.
The truck-mounted Giraffe 75 mobile radar, developed by Ericsson, can be linked to nine RBS 70 firing posts.
 The Bamse all-weather, all-target air defence missile system.
The Bamse all-weather, all-target air defence missile system.
The Bamse missile control centre.
The Bamse missile control centre.
 The surveillance control centre is equipped with the Ericsson Microwave Systems Giraffe AMB (Agile Multi-Beam) 3D surveillance radar.
The surveillance control centre is equipped with the Ericsson Microwave Systems Giraffe AMB (Agile Multi-Beam) 3D surveillance radar.
 Bamse is in production for the Swedish Army.
Bamse is in production for the Swedish Army.
The missile has a range of over 15km.
The missile has a range of over 15km.
 Loading the missile.
Loading the missile.
 The missile uses radar Command to Line-Of-Sight (CLOS) guidance.
The missile uses radar Command to Line-Of-Sight (CLOS) guidance.
The launcher with six ready-to-fire missiles is installed on the roof of the MCC.
The launcher with six ready-to-fire missiles is installed on the roof of the MCC.
 The MCC being transported.
The MCC being transported.
 The SCC with mast raised.
The SCC with mast raised.
The vertical launch Mica short-range air defence system.
The vertical launch Mica short-range air defence system.
 The Mica missile is available with radio frequency seeker (on the left) or infrared seeker (on the right).
The Mica missile is available with radio frequency seeker (on the left) or infrared seeker (on the right).
 The VL Mica launcher.
The VL Mica launcher.
The launcher can fire any combination of RF or IR-guided Mica missiles.
The launcher can fire any combination of RF or IR-guided Mica missiles.
 The fire and forget system can carry out simultaneous engagement of multiple targets.
The fire and forget system can carry out simultaneous engagement of multiple targets.
 The missile is launched vertically using thrust vector control.
The missile is launched vertically using thrust vector control.
The VL system gives 360 degree coverage against air threats.
The VL system gives 360 degree coverage against air threats.
 The VL Mica system includes a Tactical Operations Centre with up to four missile launchers.
The VL Mica system includes a Tactical Operations Centre with up to four missile launchers.
 The SPYDER-SR Mobile Firing Unit. The launcher can carry any combination of four Python 5 or Derby missiles.
The SPYDER-SR Mobile Firing Unit. The launcher can carry any combination of four Python 5 or Derby missiles.
SPYDER is a low-level quick reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones and precision-guided munitions.
SPYDER is a low-level quick reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones and precision-guided munitions.
The SPYDER Command and Control shelter. It can receive data from upper tier Command and Control from a distance of up to 100km.
The SPYDER Command and Control shelter. It can receive data from upper tier Command and Control from a distance of up to 100km.
The SPYDER-SR Command and Control Unit with the mast-mounted Elta EL/M 2106 ATAR 3-D surveillance radar, which can simultaneously track up to 60 targets.
The SPYDER-SR Command and Control Unit with the mast-mounted Elta EL/M 2106 ATAR 3-D surveillance radar, which can simultaneously track up to 60 targets.
SPYDER Air Defence Deployment. A typical SPYDER squadron consists of one Mobile Command and Control Unit and four Mobile Firing Units.
SPYDER Air Defence Deployment. A typical SPYDER squadron consists of one Mobile Command and Control Unit and four Mobile Firing Units.
The Derby medium-range, active radar-guided missile, seen here on a HMMWV launch vehicle.
The Derby medium-range, active radar-guided missile, seen here on a HMMWV launch vehicle.
The main components of the SPYDER-SR air defence system – one Command and Control Unit (CCU), four Mobile Firing Units (MFU), 16 Python 5 and Derby missiles and a missile supply vehicle.
The main components of the SPYDER-SR air defence system – one Command and Control Unit (CCU), four Mobile Firing Units (MFU), 16 Python 5 and Derby missiles and a missile supply vehicle.
The CLAWS (HUMRAAM) launcher for the surface-launched AMRAAM air defence missile.
The CLAWS (HUMRAAM) launcher for the surface-launched AMRAAM air defence missile.
 The Norwegian Advanced SAM System (NASAMS). The NASAMS launcher has six ready to fire AMRAAM missiles.
The Norwegian Advanced SAM System (NASAMS). The NASAMS launcher has six ready to fire AMRAAM missiles.
 The Raytheon AMRAAM AIM-120C missile is fitted with clipped fins and has longer range and has very high agility to counter targets making evasive manoeuvres.
The Raytheon AMRAAM AIM-120C missile is fitted with clipped fins and has longer range and has very high agility to counter targets making evasive manoeuvres.
Surface-launched AMRAAM is cued by the Raytheon AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radar.
Surface-launched AMRAAM is cued by the Raytheon AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radar.
 Raytheon and Kongsberg have produced HAWK-AMRAAM which features HAWK and AMRAAM missiles on universal launchers.
Raytheon and Kongsberg have produced HAWK-AMRAAM which features HAWK and AMRAAM missiles on universal launchers.
 The AIM-120 AMRAAM missile fired from an F-16 aircraft.
The AIM-120 AMRAAM missile fired from an F-16 aircraft.
The AIM-120A/B AMRAAM missile.
The AIM-120A/B AMRAAM missile.
 The combined capabilities of the two missile systems allow HAWK-AMRAAM to provide more extensive air defence coverage and higher firepower.
The combined capabilities of the two missile systems allow HAWK-AMRAAM to provide more extensive air defence coverage and higher firepower.
 The Aster 30 SAMP/T is a land-based air defence system effective against high-speed threats such as tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, combat aircraft and UCAVs.
The Aster 30 SAMP/T is a land-based air defence system effective against high-speed threats such as tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, combat aircraft and UCAVs.
The Aster 30 SAMP/T is on order for the French Army and Air Force and for the Italian Army.
The Aster 30 SAMP/T is on order for the French Army and Air Force and for the Italian Army.
 A SAMP/T battery includes: command and control vehicle, Arabel radar and up to six Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) vehicles, each with eight missiles and a store of reload missiles.
A SAMP/T battery includes: command and control vehicle, Arabel radar and up to six Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) vehicles, each with eight missiles and a store of reload missiles.
 The maximum speed of Aster 30 is 1.4km/sec. It can intercept targets at altitudes from 50m to 20km. The maximum range of the Aster 30 is 100km.
The maximum speed of Aster 30 is 1.4km/sec. It can intercept targets at altitudes from 50m to 20km. The maximum range of the Aster 30 is 100km.
A successful qualification trial in July 2005. The trial included target acquisition and tracking by the Arabel radar and interception of a C-22 target at an altitude of 7,000m and range of 26km.
A successful qualification trial in July 2005. The trial included target acquisition and tracking by the Arabel radar and interception of a C-22 target at an altitude of 7,000m and range of 26km.
 As the missile approaches the target in the terminal phase, it uses an active pulse Doppler radar seeker, which incorporates a high-power travelling wave tube transmitter and wide antenna deflection, to home in on the target.
As the missile approaches the target in the terminal phase, it uses an active pulse Doppler radar seeker, which incorporates a high-power travelling wave tube transmitter and wide antenna deflection, to home in on the target.
 The Aster 30 SAMP/T system is highly automated – it can fire eight missiles in ten seconds from each launcher, engage up to ten targets simultaneously and can be operated by two people.
The Aster 30 SAMP/T system is highly automated – it can fire eight missiles in ten seconds from each launcher, engage up to ten targets simultaneously and can be operated by two people.
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