AGM-114R multi-purpose Hellfire II missile for Pakistani Vipers

[VelocuR]

@Penguin

What's long stick on the nose side on both AH-1Z and WZ-10 ?

OADS meaning?

 

[Penguin]

Optical Air Data Systems (OADS).

The system employs laser Doppler velocimetry, a variant of lidar. By measuring the wavelength shift induced by the scattering effect of natural particulates like ash and sand in the air, the technique is said to be able to deliver accurate airspeed information in three axes at low and even negative airspeeds. This range of capability is not possible with pitot tubes, the longstanding industry standard for airspeed sensors.

The OADS system can measure airspeeds as low as 20 knots, to an accuracy of better than 2 knots over the entire flight. In comparison, standard pitot tubes do not work below airspeeds of around 30 knots.
In addition, it is able to monitor the air 50-60 meters away from the aircraft. This factor is especially significant in rotary wing applications, where airspeed measurements may be affected by the downwash effect.
But as well as measuring airspeed around an aircraft, the OADS technology is also able to monitor wind and turbulence several thousand feet above and below – in principle providing pilots with the ability to select the most favorable altitude for a flight, saving fuel and offering a smoother ride.
As a result, the technology's capability in collecting wind data for “tactical en route and strategic flight planning over extended periods of time is examined.
Another important factor is that the optical system is not affected by icing - a dangerous condition during which ice can form in the sensor openings of pitot tubes, blocking their ability to accurately measure airspeed.

 

[VelocuR]

^Ah okay, thanks man

 

[Penguin]

Apache has 2

 

[S.U.R.B.]

AGM-114R Improvements:

• Enhanced Trajectories
– Incorporates Lessons learned from Legacy Systems
– Inertial Measurement Unit aided Trajectories from Capable Platforms
• Multi-Function Warhead
• Enhanced Health monitoring Capability.


Modularity Enabled Continuous Product Improvement:
AGM-114R Replaces Previous Laser Guided Variants


AGM-114R Incorporates a Multi-Function Warhead, Inertial Measurement
Unit and Tailored Trajectories; Backward Compatible with Existing HELLFIRE II Platforms

Multi-Function Warhead Target Set

AGM-114R Multi-Function Warhead Target Set

• Main battle tanks MBTs
• Air defence systems
• Commercial vehicles( SUVs, Pickups)
• Small boats
• Thin skinned vehicles
• Buildings ,bunker ,caves ,confined places and Ships
• Artillery systems.
• Heavy and light armored vehicles.

AGM-114R Precursor/Main Warhead Defeat All Known and
Projected Armor Capabilities.

Fragmentation Lethal to Heavy Equipment, Light Armor,
Electronics, and Personnel.

Main Charge Penetrates Targets Before Detonation.​

HELLFIRE II Precision

• Lethal Against Moving and
Stationary Targets.

• Precise Control of
Designator Aimpoint Maximizes Hit probability.
• Impacts Laser Spot Within 1 meter.




HELLFIRE II Missile Launch Modes

Lock On Before Launch
• Missile Seeker Powers Up prior to launch
• Seeker Acquires Laser energy While on Launch Rail
• Self- or Third-Party ( < that's the fun part) Designation.
Lock On After Launch
• Seeker Powers Up After Launch
• Missile Seeker Acquires Laser Energy En Route to target
• Self- or Third-Party (that means self or remote designation of target).

Specified Using Remote Designator Located ≤ 3,000m from target.

Lock-On-Before-Launch is Quickest and Most Direct Attack Mode

Target Set: Multiple – Rapid (One Laser Designating) or Ripple fire (Two Lasers Designating
On different laser codes).
In short you can run and try your luck at hiding but you can't defeat the system once you are the designated target.

 

[Viking 63]

But only 15 heli ???

 

[Super Falcon]

Pakistan never had hellfire in its inventory as far as I know

 

[Sharpshooter12]

The main problem that i see with this deal is not Viper but the 1000 AGM-114 R Hellfire II Missiles that are basically designed to take out the targets like lightly armored vehicles and bunkers e.t.c. They are of not much use against the tanks. Of course they will be of great help for our operations against TTP but for eastern border PAA requires AGM-114L Longbow. I think we should have gone for a mix of both.

 

[khanasifm]

AGM-114 Hellfire II Missile - Army Technology

World Defense Review: AGM-114R Multi-Purpose HELLFIRE® II

The AGM-114R multipurpose missile is the latest in the Hellfire II missile range. Also known as the Hellfire Romeo, the missile integrates capabilities of all previous Hellfire II variants equipped with semi-active laser (SAL) seekers into a single missile, defeating a range of targets.

From launch to detonation sequence, the Hellfire Romeo incorporates a variety of technological improvements that enhance its effectiveness and utility.

The first proof-of-principle (POP) flight test for AGM-114R was successfully conducted in October 2009, while the second POP was completed in April 2010. Lockheed Martin conducted the third POP test in August 2010.

Sixth and the final POP test was conducted in March 2011. All the tests were successfully carried out at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

 

[khanasifm]

The precision-strike semi-active laser (SAL)-guided Hellfire II missile system defeats advanced armour and urban point targets in the presence of severe electro-optical countermeasures, with minimal collateral damage.

Lockheed Martin · Hellfire II Missile

 

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[Manticore]

Pakistan never had hellfire in its inventory as far as I know

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