Friday, October 10, 2008

A-Darter

Total Program's Cost: ZAR1.0 billion

Origin
Brazil
South Africa

Contractor/s
Denel

Applications
JAS 39C Gripen
JAS 39D Gripen

Description: The A-Darter is a fifth generation air-to-air missile meant to be the successor of proven U-Darter in the short range air-to-air engagement segment within the South African Air Force. It will feature high maneuverability, imaging IR seeker, countermeasures-resistance and extended range. In late September 2006 Denel Aerospace Systems selected BAE Systems' SILMU02 solid-state inertial measurement unit for midcourse guidance of the A-Darter missile.

In April 2007, Denel Dynamics officially launched the A-Darter missile program for the South African National Defence Force and Brazilian Air Force at LAAD 2007. Both countries agreed to co-develop the missile. The A-Darter program was valued at more than R1 billion with export orders expected to add at least R2 billion.

News
South African Air Force Selects IRIS-T Short Range Air-to-Air Missile

Denel Launches A-Darter Air-to-Air Missile Program

Operators

see operators map

Brazil

South Africa

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Friday, October 10, 2008

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