#AIM 120 VS METEOR SERIES#

The PFS is designed to detect the target and compute the optimum time to detonate the warhead for maximum impact. It is integrated with all Meteor missiles. Saab is providing radar proximity fuse subsystems (PFS) for the Meteor weapon system. It is also integrated with inertial measurement system (IMS) supplied by Litef. The missile system is installed with an active radar target seeker, offering high reliability in detection, tracking and classification of targets. It also notifies target acquisition by the seeker. The datalink is capable of transmitting information such as kinematic status. Meteor BVRAAM is equipped with a two-way datalink, which allows the launch platform to provide updates on targets or re-targeting when the missile is in flight. Sensors on the beyond visual range air-to-air missile The missile integrates proximity and impact fuses. The warhead is designed as a structural component of the missile. The Meteor missile is equipped with a blast-fragmentation warhead, supplied by TDW of Germany. Meteor BVRAAM blast-fragmentation warhead It is designed to be compatible with AIM-120 type rail and eject launcher systems. The Meteor has a length of 3.65m and diameter of 0.178m. It is capable of striking different types of targets simultaneously in almost any weather. It is equipped with enhanced kinematics features. Meteor can be launched as a stealth missile. This arrangement reduces its overall life logistic support cost. Design of the Meteor missile systemĭesigned as a complete unit, the missile requires no assembly and maintenance immediately before loading. The company also received a contract from Korean Aerospace Industries for the integration of the Meteor BVRAAM on the future Korean fighter aircraft KF-X in November 2019. In December 2019, MBDA Systems received an order from the Meteor Integrated Joint Programme Office (IJPO) to build additional Meteor BVRAAMs for the German Air Force. In April 2015, the French Ministry of Defence, Dassault Aviation, and MBDA successfully carried out a guided test firing of Meteor missile from the Rafale combat aircraft in a joint operation.īAE systems started working on the integration of Meteor and Spear missiles on the F-35 fighter jets in March 2019. With the integration, Gripen became the first combat aircraft in the world to be operational with the MBDA Meteor BVRAAM missile. In July 2016, the Meteor missile was fully integrated into the Swedish Air Force’s Gripen fighter aircraft. Saab and Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) successfully conducted the first test firing of the Meteor missile, which is configured for mass production, from Gripen aircraft in June 2013. BAE Systems was contracted for the integration of Meteor on Typhoon aircraft in the same month. MBDA and Thales signed a $60.51m contract for the development and initial production of seekers for the Meteor missiles in June 2013.

#AIM 120 VS METEOR SERIES#

A series of air and ground trials, and missile development trials were successfully concluded by 2012.

Aim 120 vs meteor