Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Fury

IOC: 2008

IOC: 2009

Origin
United Kingdom

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
BAE Systems *
Thales

Guided Missiles:
LMM

Description: The Fury is an Unmanned Autonomous System (UAS) developed by BAE Systems in partnership with Thales UK to fit into the armed reconnaissance and close air support aircraft role. The aircraft is fitted with latest generation avionics, new stores management system and proven high accurate weapon guidance system. The Fury shares a similar airframe and some components with the HERTI surveillance UAS, also developed by BAE Systems, but is the result of a distinct military development program. All in, the Fury is affordable and reliable and features a small logistic footprint as well as low operator workload.

So far, BAE Systems and Thales UK have completed static tests involving the UAS firing missiles to fixed targets and target acquisition and tracking capabilities using an airborne Fury. The Lightweight Multi-role Missile (LMM) provided by Thales UK has been selected as the primary air-to-ground weapon for the Fury UAS. The program's next step will see the guided launch of a live weapon from an airborne Fury vehicle. BAE Systems unveiled the Fury program in June 2008.

Specifications
Accommodation: Unmanned

Other: Number of Engines 1

News
BAE Systems Unveils Fury Unmanned Ground Attack Air Vehicle

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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: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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