Tuesday, December 02, 2008

LOSAT

IOC: 2004

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Lockheed Martin

Guided Missiles:
KEM (4)

Sensors & Communications:
IBAS

Description: The Line-Of-Sight Anti-Tank (LOSAT) weapon system consists of a Kinetic Energy Missile (KEM) and an IBAS-based fire control system integrated on the HMMWV chassis. It has been designed to engage and defeat present and future armored threats as well as field fortifications.

The LOSAT weapon system can be transported by a single UH-60L helicopter. It features 4 KEM missiles and can be re-armed in just 10 minutes. This weapon system will provide unprecedented firepower for early entry lightweight forces.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3

Weights: Max Weight 5,275 kg (11,629 lb)

Other: Wheels 4

News
LOSAT Defeats Moving Targets during Two Tests

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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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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