US Army prepares for possible replacement of Javelin: what weapons do Americans want

< img src = "/uploads/blogs/dc/c6/ib-1ingGn9ph_5237c6fc.jpg" Alt = "US Army is preparing for possible replacement of Javelin: What weapons do Americans want"/> ~ ~ ~ < P >< Strong > This PTRK is already in service in 42 countries. 0 ~/P > ~ > 62 > 62 ~ 62 < P > The US Army has concluded an agreement with the Rafael Israeli Unit on the adaptation of SPike anti -tank missile systems for the needs of its military. This can be the first step to replacing FGM-148 Javelin, which is currently a major PTRC in the weapons of Americans.

< p >According to Defense Express, the contract is concluded with the command of the US Army (Devcom). It envisages expanding the functionality of the Spike family and their integration according to the requirements of the US military.

< P > According to RAFAEL, the agreement opens access to technical exchange, joint development and intellectual property. The focus is on rockets such as Spike LR2, Spike SR, Spike ER2 and Spike Firefly. Earlier SPIKE NLOS modification has already been installed on American strike helicopters within temporary decisions.

< p > focus at a tactical level means that the United States can view Spike as a potential replacement for Javelin or a similar system developed on the basis of Israeli technologies. In this case, missile production will be carried out in the United States with the participation of US defense companies.

< P > The main feature of the Spike family are three guidance modes:

< Ul >< l > “fired and forgot” & ndash; The rocket independently finds the target after starting.

< li > “shot-scraping” & ndash; Operator can adjust the flight trajectory. < li > “shot-forgive people” & ndash; Ability to run beyond direct visibility with subsequent flight. < l > for comparison, Javelin works solely on the principle of “shot and forgot”, which limits its flexibility in some combat situations.

< h2 > modifications and their characteristics

< p >< strong > PTRK SPIKE LR2 0 ~/P > < Ul > < li > Darling: 5.5 km

< li > Weight: 13 kg

< li > Battle: tandem

< li > can be a replacement for BGM-71 Tow

< p >< strong > PTRK SPIKE SR 0 ~/P > < Ul > < li > Darling: 2 km

< li > Weight: 10 kg

< li > designed for firing from the shoulder

< p >< strong > PTRK SPIKE ER2 0 ~/P > < Ul > < li > Darling: 10 km

< li > equipped with a tandem combat unit

< li > can replace FGM-148 javelin

< p >< strong > PTRK SPIKE FIREFLY

< li > Flight time: 15-30 minutes

< li > performs the functions of Dron-Kamikadze and Scout

< p > PTRC Spike is already in service with 42 countries of the world. In addition, RAFAEL together with American Raytheon builds a plant in the US for production of Tamir -Tamir used in Iron Dome air defense system.