Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Predator

IOC: 2004

Unitary Cost: USD$118,000

Also Known As
SRAW

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Lockheed Martin

Family Members
SRAW-MPV

Description: Predator is an anti-armor, modular, man-portable, shoulder-launched, fire and forget weapon designed to defeat next generation armored threats stationary or moving. It has been selected by the USMC and is suitable for urban warfare.

The Predator weapon system consists of a disposable launcher and one missile. It can be fired from enclosures employing a low-cost inertial guidance system. The Predator top-attack trajectory profile provides a high probability of kill against any armored target. It can accommodate a wide variety of warheads depending on the selected target.

Specifications
Dimensions: Length 890 mm

Weights: Max Weight 9.7 kg (21.4 lb)

Performance: Max Range 600 m (1,969 ft), Min Range 17 m (56 ft)

News
Predator to Receive new Warhead Optimized for Urban Warfare

Operators

United States of America

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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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Last Updated: Friday, October 10, 2008

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