The Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile (MHTK) is a small air defense missile developed by Lockheed Martin for the short range air defense (SHORAD) and Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM).[1] Like the Israeli Tamir and Stunner the MHTK uses hit-to-kill for the terminal phase of interception.[2]
Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile | |
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Type | Short-range, Active radar homing, Passive radar homing surface-to-air missile |
Place of origin | United States of America |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
Unit cost | $16,000 |
Variants | Active and Passive radar guidance versions |
Specifications | |
Mass | 5 lb (2.3 kg) |
Length | 2.5 ft (0.76 m) |
Height | 2.8 in (71 mm) |
Diameter | 1.6 in (41 mm) |
Wingspan | 2.8 in (71 mm) |
Engine | Solid-fuel rocket motor |
Guidance system | Active or Passive radar guidance |
Launch platform | 'Surface-launched:’ |
The MHTK was first tested by the US Army in April 2016 as part of an engineering demonstration for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-Intercept program.[3]
Development began in 2012. In 2018 the US Army awarded Lockheed Martin US$2.6 million to begin formal development of the missile as part of the Extended Mission Area Missile (EMAM) program.[4]
Both active and semi-active radar homing versions have been developed, as of 2018 they share a common configuration.[5]