Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile
| Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile | |
|---|---|
| Type | Short-range, Active radar homing, Passive radar homing surface-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | United States of America |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Unit cost | $16,000 |
| Variants | Active and Passive radar guidance versions |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5 lb (2.3 kg) |
| Length | 2.5 ft (0.76 m) |
| Height | 2.8 in (71 mm) |
| Diameter | 1.6 in (41 mm) |
| Engine | Solid-fuel rocket motor |
| Wingspan | 2.8 in (71 mm) |
Guidance system | Active or Passive radar guidance |
Launch platform | 'Surface-launched:’ |
The Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile (MHTK) is a small air defense missile developed by Lockheed Martin for the short range air defense (SHORAD) and Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM).[1] Like the Israeli Tamir and Stunner the MHTK uses hit-to-kill for the terminal phase of interception.[2]
Origins[]
The MHTK was first tested by the US Army in April 2016 as part of an engineering demonstration for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-Intercept program.[3]
Development[]
Development began in 2012. In 2018 the US Army awarded Lockheed Martin 2.6 million USD to begin formal development of the missile as part of the Extended Mission Area Missile (EMAM) program.[4]
Variants[]
Both active and semi-active radar homing versions have been developed, as of 2018 they share a common configuration.[5]
See also[]
- Multi-Mission Launcher
- List of missiles
- ADATS
- Lightweight Multirole Missile
References[]
- ^ "Miniature Hit-to-Kill". lockheedmartin.com. Lockheed Martin. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ Adams, Eric. "LOCKHEED'S DRONE-SPLODING BABY MISSILE WEIGHS JUST 5 POUNDS". Wired.com. Wired Magazine. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ Collins, Boyd. "U.S. Army successfully fires miniature hit-to-kill missile". Army.mil. United States Army. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ Trevithick, Joseph. "This Tiny Missile Smashes Incoming Artillery Rounds, Drones, And Possibly Much More". The Drive. The Drive. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ Eshel, Tamir. "New Configuration of MHTK Miniature Missile Validated In Flight Test". Defense Update. Defense Update.
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