Thursday, November 20, 2008

Marte Mk2

Marte Mk2/S

IOC: 2007

Origin
Italy

Contractor/s
MBDA

Applications
EH101 Merlin

Family Members
Marte Mk2/A
Marte Mk2/N

Description: MBDA Marte is a lightweight, fire and forget, multiplatform-launched, subsonic, sea-skimming anti-ship missile. It features a 70 kg semi-piercing warhead with high explosive effects detonated by impact or proximity. It was introduced in the 1980s with the Italian Armed Forces.

The Marte Mk2/S guidance system depends on the INS supported by GPS and a radar altimeter. In the terminal phase the missile is guided through inputs from an active radar homing seeker and performs evasive maneuvers to escape ship's close-in defenses. The missile is suitable for use in littoral warfare and heavy countermeasures environments.

The Marte Mk2 missile is in service with Italy's SH-3D helicopters, Marte Mk2/S has been designed to meet the operational requirements of maritime models of NH-90 and EH-101 helicopters. Marte Mk2/S was expected to achieve Initial Operational Capability (IOC) with the Italian Navy EH101 helicopter in the 2007-2008 timeframe.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 320 mm, Length 3.8 m

Weights: Max Weight 324 kg (714 lb), Warhead 70 kg (154 lb)

Performance: Max Range 25,000 m (82,021 ft), Min Range 2,000 m (6,562 ft)

News
Marte Mk2/S Weapon System Completes Development

Newest OTOMAT Variant Successfully Tested

MBDA Introduces Ship-Launched Marte Mk2/N Missile

Operators

Italy

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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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