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Otomat
Total Production: 1,000
Otomat Mk2 Block IV
Also Known As
Teseo
Origin Italy
Contractor/s
MBDA
Applications
Durand de la Penne FREMM Garibaldi Horizon Laksamana Lupo Maestrale Province Soldati Vittorio Veneto
Family Members
Teseo Mk2/A
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Description:
The Otomat Mk2 Block IV is an all-weather, subsonic, long range, sea-skimming anti-ship missile with extended capabilities for littoral warfare and coastal attack missions. The Otomat Block IV missiles can be retargeted and carry out coordinated attacks. It can be installed on different fighting ships from small fast patrol boats to large destroyers and cruisers.
The Otomat missiles can be launch irrespective of ship's bearing, the target data is provided by the sensors of the ship. Once launched, the missile is guided through he INS supported by the GPS and a radar altimeter. Target information can be updated from ship's sensors or another platform via a protected built-in radio-link. The terminal phase of the attack is performed through the active radar seeker.
The Otomat Block IV missile can perform maneuvers, simultaneous arrival at the target area and different attack directions in order to escape ship's defenses and increase the kill probability. The Otomat is also well protected against the effects of countermeasures. It is provided with an impressive 210 kg semi-piercing warhead detonated by proximity, contact and grazing.
Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 400 mm, Length 4.5 m
Weights: Warhead 210 kg (463 lb)
Performance: Max Range 150 km (81 nm), Min Range 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
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Notes
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, December 20, 2008
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