Monday, September 08, 2008

Mk-72

Origin:United States of America

Contractor/s: United Technologies

Description: The MK-72 booster has been designed to extend the range and flight altitude of current and future Standard missile models. The MK-72 booster features four-nozzle thrust vector control, something unique in tactical missiles, enabling steering control (pitch, yaw and roll) for the Standard missile.

The MK-72 booster is been applied to the Standard SM-2 Block IVA Navy's area anti-ballistic missile. This booster will be applied also to the Standard SM-3 Navy's theater wide anti-ballistic missile.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 530 mm, Length 1,730 mm

Weights: Max Weight 680 kg (1,499 lb)

Applications
Standard SM-2 Block IV, Standard SM-2 Block IVA, Standard SM-3 Block IA, Standard SM-3 Block IB News
MK 57 Vertical Launching System Tested Successfully

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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: Sunday, August 24, 2008

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