Friday, August 29, 2008

Nimrod

Nimrod 3

IOC: 2008

Origin:Israel

Contractor/s: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)

Description: The Nimrod 3 is an extended range version of Nimrod anti-tank missile designed to engage armored targets, personnel and buildings with pinpoint accuracy at ranges of up to 50 kilometers. Its sophisticated guidance system is fitted with a semi-active laser and GPS seeker. The weapon carries a 50 kg warhead. IAI developed the Nimrod 3 based on the IMI 160mm artillery rocket. This weapon has been designed to be launched from multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) with forward scouting teams equipped with laser designators directing the Nimrod 3 missiles. The Nimrod 3 is suitable for operations at day/night and its flight path can be set below the clouds.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 160 mm

Weights: Warhead 50 kg (110 lb)

Performance: Max Range 50 km (27 nm)

Family Members:
Nimrod Operators

Israel

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
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