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MBDA PARS 3 LR
MBDA · Anti-Tank · Germany · Digital Age (2010–present)
The PARS 3 LR in German service, also known as TRIGAT-LR and AC 3G in French, is a fire-and-forget missile, which can be used against air or ground targets. It is intended for long range applications and designed to defeat tanks, helicopters and other individual targets, while minimizing the exposure of the launch vehicle to enemy fire. It is to be the main weapon system of the Eurocopter Tiger helicopter. The PARS 3 LR will be able to be fired in salvos of up to four in eight seconds. The missile can be applied in direct attack or top-attack modes.
Specifications
- Category
- Missiles
- Sub-Category
- Surface-to-Surface
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Digital Age (2010–present)
- Country
- Germany
- Manufacturer
- MBDA
- Operator
- Germany
- Primary Role
- Anti-Tank
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 2011
- Produced
- 500
- Propulsion
- Rocket
- Engine
- Solid-fuel rocket motor
- Thrust / Power
- None (rocket)
- Launch
- Air-launched
- Length (ft)
- 5.3
- Wingspan (ft)
- 0.9
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 33
- MTOW (lb)
- 66
- Payload (lb)
- 20
- Range (mi)
- 4
- Max Speed (mph)
- 900
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 1.17
- Armament
- Tandem HEAT