Apache (missile)

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Apache
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Type Anti-runway cruise missile.
Place of origin France
Service history
In service December 2001citation needed
Production history
Manufacturer MBDA
Unit cost 1,610,000 euroscitation needed
Specifications
Weight 1230 kgcitation needed
Length 5.1 mcitation needed
Warhead 10 Kriss anti-runway submunitions (50 kg warhead each)
Engine Turbojet
Wingspan 2.85 m
Operational
range		 140 km (French senate). Other sources state 100 km+citation needed
Speed 1000 km/h
Guidance
system		 GPS-INS
Launch
platform		 Mirage 2000, Rafale

The MBDA Apache (/əˈpætʃi/; French: [apaʃ]) is a French-developed air-launched anti-runway cruise missile, manufactured by European arms company MBDA.1 The Apache system is at the base of the SCALP EG concept,2 notably for the aerodynamics and the stealth feature. The SCALP EG also has a different propulsion system as well as a different warhead. While the SCALP uses a single high-penetration warhead, the Apache's effect is obtained by dispersal of 10 cluster submunitions.3

See also

References

  1. ^ Norton-Taylor, Richard. "Libyan air campaign boosts MBDA order book". www.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 12 September 2012. 
  2. ^ goebel, greg. "[5.0] Modern Western Air-Launched Cruise Missiles". www.vectorsite.net. Retrieved 12 September 2012. 
  3. ^ "Apache Anti-runway Missile". historywarsweapons.com. Retrieved 12 September 2012. 
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