Sunday, November 23, 2008

Popeye

IOC: 1992

Popeye Lite (IR)

IOC: 2000

Also Known As
Have Lite

Origin
Israel

Contractor/s
Lockheed Martin
Rafael

Family Members
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AGM-142 Raptor (TV)
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Popeye Lite (TV)

Description: The Have Lite, also known as Popeye Lite, is a derivative of the proven Popeye missile for use by lightweight fighter aircraft like the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Have Lite features a reduced weight and size, an extended range and a line replaceable unit IR or TV seeker.

The Have Lite uses INS/GPS midcourse guidance and IR/TV terminal guidance.

To date, the Have Lite has been purchased only by Israel and probably by Turkey.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 533 mm, Length 4.2 m, Width 1.5 m

Weights: Max Weight 1,134 kg (2,500 lb), Warhead 454 kg (1,001 lb)

Performance: Max Range 150 km (81 nm)

Operators

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Israel

Turkey

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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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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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