Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile

The Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile (MHTK) is a small air defense missile developed by Lockheed Martin for the short range air defense (SHORAD) and Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM).[1] Like the Israeli Tamir and Stunner the MHTK uses hit-to-kill for the terminal phase of interception.[2]

Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile
TypeShort-range, Active radar homing, Passive radar homing surface-to-air missile
Place of originUnited States of America
Production history
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Unit cost$16,000
VariantsActive and Passive radar guidance versions
Specifications
Mass5 lb (2.3 kg)
Length2.5 ft (0.76 m)
Height2.8 in (71 mm)
Diameter1.6 in (41 mm)
Wingspan2.8 in (71 mm)
EngineSolid-fuel rocket motor
Guidance
system
Active or Passive radar guidance
Launch
platform
'Surface-launched:’

Origins

The MHTK was first tested by the US Army in April 2016 as part of an engineering demonstration for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-Intercept program.[3]

Development

Development began in 2012. In 2018 the US Army awarded Lockheed Martin US$2.6 million to begin formal development of the missile as part of the Extended Mission Area Missile (EMAM) program.[4]

Variants

Both active and semi-active radar homing versions have been developed, as of 2018 they share a common configuration.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Miniature Hit-to-Kill". lockheedmartin.com. Lockheed Martin. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  2. Adams, Eric. "LOCKHEED'S DRONE-SPLODING BABY MISSILE WEIGHS JUST 5 POUNDS". Wired. Wired Magazine. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  3. Collins, Boyd. "U.S. Army successfully fires miniature hit-to-kill missile". Army.mil. United States Army. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  4. Trevithick, Joseph (June 15, 2018). "This Tiny Missile Smashes Incoming Artillery Rounds, Drones, And Possibly Much More". The Drive. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  5. Eshel, Tamir (January 30, 2018). "New Configuration of MHTK Miniature Missile Validated In Flight Test". Defense Update.
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