NationStates Jolt Archive


Pergastan Army Conducts Testing of New AT Missile

Pergast
05-12-2004, 19:20
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Initial testing began this evening for the Pergast Munitions 'Schneider' Multi-Purpose Missile. The missile has a range of approximately seven kilometers, far superior the the three kilometer range of the current 'MILAN' system.

Pergast Munitions 'Schneider' Multi-Purpose Missile - PM S04
Guidance Method: Laser beam riding missile
Range: 7,000 m
Max Altitude: 4,000 m
Deployment Time: 30 sec
Reloading Time (incl. new firing): Less than 7 seconds
Propulsion: Booster and sustainer with smokeless solid propellant
Fuze: Laser proximity fuze with impact function. Disconnectable by operator
Warhead: Combined with prefragmentation and shaped charge (armour piercing)
Reaction Time: 4-5 sec
Speed: Mach 1.6
Emplace/Displace Time: 1 min
Support vehicles: Panzeraufklärungsradar III "Rasterfeld" Armoured Radar Vehicle
Chassis: Tripod
Weight (Sight/Stand/Missile): 35kg/25kg/26.5kg