Short-range, Active radar homing, Passive radar homing surface-to-air missile
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
^ "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 .