| Type | Light Anti-ship missile
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| Place of origin | France
United Kingdom
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| Users | French Navy
Royal Navy
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| Manufacturer | MBDA
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| First Flight | July 4, 2017
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| Initial Operational Capability (IOC) | 2019
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| Features |
Reduced modifications to existing ship storage and handling equipment
High helicopter load-out
Minimal impact on logistics and through-life costs
Effective against a wide target set, both sea and land
Increased platform survivability against defended targets due to stand-off range and two-way data link
Selectable target aim point for tactical flexibility
Suitable for a wide range of helicopter platforms including Wildcat, Panther and NH90
Minimised through-life costs for existing Sea Skua and AS15TT users
Advanced sea skimming self-guidance with trajectory shaping for synchronised effects on the target.
30kg class anti-ship warhead: semi-armour piercing, blast and fragmentation effects.
Robust two-way RF data link for in-flight monitoring and mid-course guidance updates – real time video imagery and missile status are relayed to the cockpit.
Uncooled imaging IR seeker with advanced image processing and self-guidance.
STANAG 4439 Insensitive Munition qualification. Platform integration
Lightweight, modular platform equipment design to ease system integration of up to four missiles.
MilStd 1760/1553 stores interfaces and databus management. Multiple mission system interface options.
Drop launch minimises boost motor effects on aircraft.
Suitable for existing helicopter upgrade programmes
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| Specifications |
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| Mass | 110 kg (240 lb)
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| Length | 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
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| Diameter | 0.2 m (7.9 in)
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| Warhead | 30 kg (66 lb)
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| Operational range | 20 km (12 mi; 11 nmi)
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| Maximum speed | High-subsonic
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| Launch platforms |
AgustaWestland AW159
Eurocopter AS565 Panther
NHIndustries NH90
Airbus H160
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| Targets |
The emerging Fast Attack Craft (FAC) and Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC) threat ranging from 50 to 500 tonnes
Traditional corvettes
Coastal land targets
Larger vessels can be severely damaged and immobilised through precision aim point selection
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| Operational advantages |
Designed for the most demanding maritime operations and complex Rules of Engagement – able to engage hostile threats amongst non-combatants in congested littoral environments.
Effective against a wide target spectrum, from small craft to larger warships, at sea or in port. Also provides coastal suppression capability against land-based threats and infrastructure.
Simultaneous engagements against multiple targets
Selectable target aim point for tactical precision and proportionate effect.
High weapon survivability owing to: ECM resistance, high subsonic propulsion, true sea-skimming guidance, selectable flight profile and terminal manoeuvres.
Safe stand-off – aircraft can turn away from the target post launch to remain outside surface to air
missile range.
Autonomous guidance and target selection reduces operator workload.
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