HAS-250

Summary

HAS-250 is UAE first designed all-weather, long range, anti-ship cruise missile that is made to defend naval and coastal targets.[1] Guided by active radar homing, Global Positioning System and inertial guidance system. HAS-250 is under development by Halcon Systems in Abu Dhabi.[2] Has-250 is expected to enter service with the United Arab Emirates Navy to replace of current[timeframe?] inventory of Exocet anti-ship missile.[citation needed]

HAS-250
TypeAnti-ship missile Surface-to-surface missile
Place of originUnited Arab Emirates
Production history
DesignerHalcon Systems
ManufacturerHalcon Systems
Specifications
Mass1,200 kg (2,600 lb)
Length5.4 m (17 ft 9 in)
Diameter43.5 cm (1 ft 5.1 in)
Warhead200 kg (440 lb)

EngineSolid propellant engine HS-350 turbojet engine
Operational
range
250 km (160 mi; 130 nmi)
Flight altitudeSea-skimming
Maximum speed Mach 0.8
987 km/h (613 mph; 533 kn)
Guidance
system
active radar homing, Inertial guidance and GPS guidance

References edit

  1. ^ "HALCON Unveils First Anti-Ship Cruise Missile at IDEX 2021". www.businesswire.com. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  2. ^ "HALCON from UAE has developed the HAS-250 first local-made anti-ship cruise missile". Navy Recognition. Retrieved 2022-06-21.