The American defense company Lockheed Martin has completed the development of the Mako hypersonic missile, named after the fastest shark in nature. The rocket was developed for 7 years.
This was reported by the company's press service.
The rocket weighs 590 kg and is packed in a glider with a diameter of 33 centimeters and a length of 4 meters. Mako can be fixed as external armament on the F-35, F/A-18, F-16, F-15 and P-8, and any aircraft with 30-inch suspension assemblies.
- capable maneuver in hypersonic mode at high altitudes, where the rarefaction of the atmosphere allows;
- can bypass advanced air defense systems;
- has a range “at operationally significant distances”, which allows aircraft to remain at a safe distance at launch;
- can be retrofitted ex-factory;
- assembled from affordable, proven supply chains to reduce risk and product cost;
Digital design and production of elements using 3D printing has significantly reduced the cost and time of its production.