EXOCET AM39 - MBDA
EXOCET AM39 - MBDA EXOCET AM39 - MBDA
SEA EXOCET AM39 AIR LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILE EXOCET AM39 is the air-to-surface version of the EXOCET family. EXOCET AM39 can be launched from strike aircraft, Maritime Patrol Aircraft and helicopters. With a range of up to 70 km, depending on the altitude and speed of the aircraft, the EXOCET AM39 enables the aircraft to remain at stand off range from enemy air defences. In service with the French Navy on its Rafale, Super-Etendard and Atlantic aircraft ATL 2 as well as with several export countries. EXOCET AM39 has been extensively used in combat in various operational theatres. • Fire and Forget • Launched from combat aircraft, Maritime Patrol Aircraft and helicopters • Range of up to 70 km • In service with the French Navy and 11 foreign forces
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<strong>EXOCET</strong> <strong>AM39</strong><br />
AIR LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILE<br />
<strong>EXOCET</strong> <strong>AM39</strong> is the air-to-surface version of the <strong>EXOCET</strong> family. <strong>EXOCET</strong> <strong>AM39</strong><br />
can be launched from strike aircraft, Maritime Patrol Aircraft and helicopters.<br />
With a range of up to 70 km, depending on the altitude and speed of the aircraft,<br />
the <strong>EXOCET</strong> <strong>AM39</strong> enables the aircraft to remain at stand off range from enemy air<br />
defences.<br />
In service with the French Navy on its Rafale, Super-Etendard and Atlantic aircraft<br />
ATL 2 as well as with several export countries.<br />
<strong>EXOCET</strong> <strong>AM39</strong> has been extensively used in combat in various operational theatres.<br />
• Fire and Forget<br />
• Launched from combat aircraft,<br />
Maritime Patrol Aircraft and helicopters<br />
• Range of up to 70 km<br />
• In service with the French Navy<br />
and 11 foreign forces
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Name<br />
• <strong>EXOCET</strong> <strong>AM39</strong><br />
Integration<br />
• 14 aircraft types<br />
Propulsion<br />
• 2 solid-propellant rockets (booster and sustainer)<br />
Missile characteristics<br />
• Weight: 670 kg<br />
• Length: 4.69 m<br />
• Diameter: 0.35 m<br />
• Speed: high subsonic<br />
Navigation<br />
• Inertial navigation during cruise phase<br />
Terminal guidance<br />
• Fire and Forget<br />
• Active RF homing<br />
Maximum Range<br />
• Up to 70 km depending on launch altitude and speed<br />
Steering<br />
• Aerodynamic control surfaces<br />
Warhead<br />
• Insensitive warhead<br />
• Optimised HE blast and pre-fragmented effects<br />
• Impact fuze and proximity function<br />
© <strong>MBDA</strong> - FR 2011-06-v.002 - Photo Credits: <strong>MBDA</strong>, Thierry Wurtz, DGA-CEV<br />
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