DATE:22/10/09
SOURCE:Flight International
Israel shows UH-60 missile capability
By Arie Egozi

An Israeli air force Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk has shown its capability to launch the Rafael Spike ER missiles.

The missiles launch is a very advanced phase of a Sikorsky-funded programme to develop an armed version of this helicopter. The prototype, built by the IAF in co-operation with the US helicopter manufacturer and Elbit Systems' Cyclone division, includes a new mission computer, enhanced avionics and advanced target acquisition system.

The air force has not decided yet whether to arm its UH-60s with missiles, but arming the BlackHawk with the Rafael would allow the transport helicopter to locate, identify and destroy targets at ranges of up to 8km (4nm).
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/10/22/333799/israel-shows-uh-60-missile-capability.html

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@thunder- you know about the Israeli "jumper" missile?




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@thunder- you know about the Israeli "jumper" missile?"

NO i can't possibily know everything. LOL.

I heared of something like this but am not sure what it is.



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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) plans to display its new JUMPER System at the third Army and Defense Conference and Exhibition at Latrun. The new system features eight canistered missiles that are launched from a vertical launcher pack to precisely strike targets at ranges of up to 50 km (31 miles).

 

In addition to the battery of missiles, the JUMPER system contains an integrated command and control unit that are arranged in a launcher pack that requires no operating crew and no special launching platform. IAI said that the systems pinpoint accuracy and short flight time is expected to add an extra benefit to ground forces, especially since the system can be used regardless of weather and visibility conditions.

Each missile measures 1800 mm (nearly 71 in.) in length, with a diameter of 150 mm (5.9 in.), and weighs 63 kg (139 pounds). The missiles are equipped with a GPS (global positioning system) and four steering fins at the tail and can home in to a laser designation.

The JUMPER is also suited to strikes against urban operations due to its ability to pinpoint targets, thus reducing civilian casualties, according to IAI.

Major General (Ret.) Eyal Ben-Reuven, who served as Deputy Northern Command during the 2006 Second Lebanon War commented that "The JUMPER's unique mode of operation is very relevant to the asymmetric warfare characteristics of the complex battlefield under which the IDF and other modern armies have to operate. He added that the system is extremely cost-effective as its operation requires only a minimum of personnel.

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Description: The Jumper is a surface-to-surface missile system designed to precisely hit targets at ranges of up to 50 kilometers. The system consists of a 1.4x1.4x2 meters vertical launch container with eight canistered Jumper missiles and an integrated command and control unit. The Jumper missile is equipped with a global positioning (GPS) and Inertial navigation (INS) systems as the basis of its guidance system and optionally can be fitted with a semi-active laser (SAL) seeker to hit targets with pinpoint accuracy. The SAL seeker is intended to engage targets in urban areas. A variety of modular warheads is also available to take out a wide spectrum of targets. IAI unveiled the Jumper weapon system in early September 2009. The Israel Armed Forces might use this new weapon system as an autonomous artillery system in support of ground forces

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 150 mm, Length 1.8 m

Weights: Weight 63 kg (139 lb)

Performance: Max Range 50 km (27 nm)

 

http://www.deagel.com/Standoff-Weapons/Jumper_a002428001.aspx

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/133272

 

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