“The range of the new missile reaches 35 km, and the flight height can exceed 11 km.”, — write: www.unian.ua
The range of the new missile reaches 35 km, and the flight height can exceed 11 km.
Also, the speed of this missile is from 180 km/h to 1000 km/h / screenshotIran showed a new anti-aircraft missile called “359”, which is not only an enlarged version of “358”, but also has quite significant updates. At the same time, the missiles are truly unique and have only anti-drone targeting, writes Defense Express.In the video, you can see not only the rocket, but also an interview of one of the developers, who does not talk in great detail about its main features and capabilities.
“It should be noted that the previous version of the “358” had a non-standard solution using not a solid-fuel engine that accelerates the rocket to supersonic speeds in a matter of seconds, but a turbojet engine for subsonic flight. After launch with the help of an accelerator, the rocket rose to a given height and could barrage for a certain time, winding “eights” in search of a target in the form of a drone”, – analysts reminded.
The experts added that the operator was responsible for guiding the missile, who received images from the camera and had to manually guide it to the target or use semi-automatic guidance algorithms. In any case, thanks to the “358” it was possible to shoot down a fairly large number of reconnaissance UAVs of the RQ-1, RQ-9 and Hermes 900 types, which were shot down over Yemen and Israel.
“In the new version, the conceptual principle itself has been preserved, as well as the aerodynamic solution with the “duck” scheme with the front all-rotating steering surfaces, which make it look like the Soviet air-to-air missile R-27. But now the elevons have also received rear X-shaped wings And in general, the new “359” looks more like its predecessor”, – Defense Express analyzes.
In turn, you can see that the “359” version is not equipped with laser or optical sensors to activate the warhead. In addition, it is possible to notice the indicated serial number of the missile – 009.
According to the developer, the range of the new missile reaches 35 km, the flight height can exceed 11 km, and the speed can be from 180 km/h to 1000 km/h, and controllability is maintained with all these characteristics.
“But the main feature is the integration of new algorithms into the missile guidance system, which allow it to automatically search for and target a target without the operator’s involvement. Based on the description, we are talking about the use of so-called “machine vision” algorithms with automatic target recognition, capture and tracking At the same time, if we remove the “overlay” of modern digital technologies, we will get the same television or thermal homing head, but on a modern element base and advanced algorithms,” the analysts concluded.
New weapon developments – the latest newsAs UNIAN wrote, Sweden has developed a unique technology of swarm control of drones. This means that now one soldier will be able to simultaneously pilot a hundred drones that perform a wide range of tasks.
The main features of the sixth-generation British fighter Tempest, which is being developed as part of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), were also named. Among the main requirements of this fighter is a long range, as well as “improved stealth”.
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