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]
| 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) |
| Wingspan | 2.8 in (71 mm) |
| Engine | Solid-fuel rocket motor |
Guidance system | Active or Passive radar guidance |
Launch platform | 'Surface-launched:’ |
Origins
editThe 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
editDevelopment began in 2012. In 2018 the US Army awarded Lockheed Martin US$2.6 million to begin formal development of the missile as part of the Extended Mission Area Missile (EMAM) program.[4]
Variants
editBoth active and semi-active radar homing versions have been developed, as of 2018 they share a common configuration.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "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. 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 (June 15, 2018). "This Tiny Missile Smashes Incoming Artillery Rounds, Drones, And Possibly Much More". The Drive. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ Eshel, Tamir (January 30, 2018). "New Configuration of MHTK Miniature Missile Validated In Flight Test". Defense Update.