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The possibility of a new American missile SPEAR

SPEAR missile capabilities revealed for F-35B

According to Jane's 360, MBDA (Matra BAE Dynamics Alenia) disclosed the capabilities of SPEAR-EW (electronic warfare) and SPEAR-Glide air-to-air missiles. They are created for fifth-generation British fighters with a shortened take-off and vertical landing of the F-35B Lightning II.

The task of these fighters - the destruction of enemy radar equipment. Missiles are supposed to be placed in the internal compartments of the aircraft, which has low visibility.

SPEAR will be powered by Pratt & Whitney TJ-130 turbofan engines. The missile flight range is more than 140 kilometers. The weight of one rocket is 100 kilograms. Its length is 1,8 meters and its diameter is 18 centimeters.

In March, the 2019, the 332 Squadron of the Royal Norwegian Air Force, the fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighter produced the first practical air-to-air missile launches. It was a medium range rocket, AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile).

The contract for the creation of SPEAR-EW and SPEAR-Glide the UK Department of Defense and MBDA concluded in March 2016. Its terms stipulate that work must be completed in four years. The contract value is 536 million dollars.

 

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