- LFK NG
LFK NG, which stands for "Lenkflugkörper Neue Generation" (New Generation Guided Missile), is currently under development by LFK-Lenkflugkörpersysteme and
Diehl BGT Defence as the new short-range surface-to-air missile system for theGerman Army as a replacement for its former Roland air defence systems and as a part of the army's new air defence program "SysFla" to supplement the new Ozelot air defence systems.The missile features a highly sensitive infrared seeker, which is capable of identifying targets with an extremely low infrared signature, such as other missiles or UAVs, but also aircraft and helicopters.
LFK NG will also have a penetrator warhead to engage armored targets.
Specifications
*Length: 1,780 mm
*Caliber: 110 mm
*Range: 10,000 m
*Speed: Up to Mach 2.2
*Weight: 28 kg
*Warhead: 2.5 kgPlatforms
The missile can be launched vertically, e.g. from stationary launch platforms, trucks or armored vehicles such as GTK Boxer and the Ozelot, or horizonally from helicopters such as the
Eurocopter Tiger .Being a part of Germany's SyFla project, the LFK NG will be integrated in stationary and mobile air defence launch platforms.
See also
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MEADS - the future air defence system of the GermanLuftwaffe .External links
[http://www.mbda-systems.com/mbda/site/FO/scripts/siteFO_contenu.php?lang=EN&noeu_id=188 LFK NG on the homepage of
MBDA ]
[http://www.diehl-bgt-defence.de/index.php?id=560&L=1 LFK NG on the homepage ofDiehl BGT Defence ]
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