Predator Hawk Explained
Predator Hawk |
Origin: | Israel |
Is Artillery: | yes |
Is Vehicle: | yes |
Service: | 2016 – present[1] |
Design Date: | 2014 |
Production Date: | 2014 – present |
Number: | 700+ |
Weight: | 800kg |
Length: | 5 meter[2] |
Max Range: | 300 km |
Diameter: | 370mm |
Filling Weight: | 140-220kg |
Guidance: | GPS, GLONASS / inertial navigation system (INS) |
Predator Hawk is a tactical ballistic missile system developed and manufacture by Israel Military Industries (IMI) and used by Israel Defense Forces. It has a maximum range of 300 km with a 140 kg unitary warhead and accuracy of 10 m CEP.[3] [4]
The missile is sealed in a Launch Pod Container (LPC), with each LPC contains 2 missiles. The Predator Hawk missiles can be launched by a LYNX (MRL) launcher on an 8x8 vehicle, as well as from a variety of other available launchers.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: IDF Acquires New Long-Range Rocket From IMI - The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com - Hana Levi Julian - 23 Sivan 5776 – June 28, 2016 - JewishPress.com. Hana Levi. Julian. 28 June 2016. www.jewishpress.com. 12 December 2017.
- Web site: Israeli Artillery Corps poised for longer-range, improved precision strikes. Barbara. Opall-Rome. 8 August 2017. defensenews.com. 12 December 2017.
- https://elbitsystems.com/product/predator-hawk/
- Web site: ADEX: IMI Presented the "Predator Hawk". 22 February 2015. israeldefense.co.il. 12 December 2017.
- Web site: Israel Military Industries IMI presents its full range of artillery rockets and missiles at MSPO 2015 10209151 - MSPO 2015 News Official Online Show Daily Coverage - Defence security military exhibition 2015. Administrator. 2 September 2015. www.armyrecognition.com. 12 December 2017.