Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile
TypeShort-range, Active radar homing, Passive radar homing surface-to-air missile
Place of originUnited States of America
Production history
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Unit cost$16,000
VariantsActive and Passive radar guidance versions
Specifications
Mass5 lb (2.3 kg)
Length2.5 ft (0.76 m)
Height2.8 in (71 mm)
Diameter1.6 in (41 mm)
Wingspan2.8 in (71 mm)
EngineSolid-fuel rocket motor
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 US$2.6 million 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

References

  1. ↑ "Miniature Hit-to-Kill". lockheedmartin.com. Lockheed Martin. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  2. ↑ Adams, Eric. "LOCKHEED'S DRONE-SPLODING BABY MISSILE WEIGHS JUST 5 POUNDS". Wired. Wired Magazine. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  3. ↑ Collins, Boyd. "U.S. Army successfully fires miniature hit-to-kill missile". Army.mil. United States Army. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  4. ↑ Trevithick, Joseph (June 15, 2018). "This Tiny Missile Smashes Incoming Artillery Rounds, Drones, And Possibly Much More". The Drive. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ Eshel, Tamir (January 30, 2018). "New Configuration of MHTK Miniature Missile Validated In Flight Test". Defense Update.
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