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if they can get these guided Hydra 70 down to $10k that would be a nice missile to kill rats for the cheap. instead of using a $100k to $150k Hellfire-R or Maverick.

APKWS can also be fired from helicopters and the from the ground. I wouldn't be surprised if they put a dozen or so on a drone like the Predator
 
Looks similar in function and setup to the Chinese BRM1, AG11/200, XL-1X30, XL-1K30, XL-1X40, and XL-1K40.
 
Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Demo | Military.com
APKWS-on-target.jpg


if they can get these guided Hydra 70 down to $10k that would be a nice missile to kill rats for the cheap. instead of using a $100k to $150k Hellfire-R or Maverick.

APKWS can also be fired from helicopters and the from the ground. I wouldn't be surprised if they put a dozen or so on a drone like the Predator
So what is their price per rocket right now? The guided ones.
 
$28,500
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And the source for that is this:
A January 2007 Government Accountability Office report (GAO-07406SP) assessing APKWS II refers to R8cD costs of $ 208.4 million, and the production of 71,637 rounds costing $1 ,296.6 million. The resulting total programme cost of $1,505 million gave a unit cost of $21,000, all in FY2007 values.
The APKWS is claimed to be one-third the weight and cost of laser-guided weapons generally in use by US forces. A figure of $28,500 has been published for the guidance and control module, and the Hydra-70 reportedly costs between $ 1 ,500 and $2,000.
Laser-Guided Rockets, at Long Last! - The military need for low-cost semi-active laser-homing guided rocket projectiles has been evident... - Armada International
 



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Diameter: 2.75" (70 mm)

Maximum Range: 8 km

Minimum Range: 1,5 km

Weight: 15 kg (Without tube complete)

Propellant Type: HTPB Based, Smokeless, Composite Solid Propellant

Warhead Type: Multi Purpose Warhead, Armor Piercing, Personnel, Incendiary, High Explosive

Guidance: Mid – Phase Guidance with MEMS

Terminal Guidance with Semi-Active Laser Seeker

Target Types: Light Armored / Unarmored Vehicles, Stationary and Moving Targets, Bunkers

Platforms: Helicopters (AH – 1W, T – 129 ATAK etc.), UAV’s, Land Vehicles, Light Assault Aircraft, Naval Platforms and Stationary Platforms

Properties of the Product

CİRİT, is a missile with the longest range in its class which provides a superior precision against light, armored/unarmored and stationary/mobile targets as well as being a cost effective solution.

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Basic Specifications
  • The 2.75″ Missile with the Longest Range
  • Insensitive Munitions (Level V)
  • Multi Purpose (Armor Piercing, Anti Personnel and Incendiary) Warhead
  • Integration to Various Platforms (Helicopter, UAV, Land Vehicle, Stationary Platform, Light Assault Aircraft, Naval Platform)
  • Standard Mode and Smart Mode Pod Integration
  • Not a Guidance Kit, New Generation All-Up Round Missile System
  • Composite Propellent Technology with Reduced Smoke
  • In the Inventory of Turkish Armed Forces
 
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04_roketsan-7874.jpg


Diameter: 2.75" (70 mm)

Maximum Range: 8 km

Minimum Range: 1,5 km

Weight: 15 kg (Without tube complete)

Propellant Type: HTPB Based, Smokeless, Composite Solid Propellant

Warhead Type: Multi Purpose Warhead, Armor Piercing, Personnel, Incendiary, High Explosive

Guidance: Mid – Phase Guidance with MEMS

Terminal Guidance with Semi-Active Laser Seeker

Target Types: Light Armored / Unarmored Vehicles, Stationary and Moving Targets, Bunkers

Platforms: Helicopters (AH – 1W, T – 129 ATAK etc.), UAV’s, Land Vehicles, Light Assault Aircraft, Naval Platforms and Stationary Platforms

Properties of the Product

CİRİT, is a missile with the longest range in its class which provides a superior precision against light, armored/unarmored and stationary/mobile targets as well as being a cost effective solution.

Click to see brochure

Basic Specifications
  • The 2.75″ Missile with the Longest Range
  • Insensitive Munitions (Level V)
  • Multi Purpose (Armor Piercing, Anti Personnel and Incendiary) Warhead
  • Integration to Various Platforms (Helicopter, UAV, Land Vehicle, Stationary Platform, Light Assault Aircraft, Naval Platform)
  • Standard Mode and Smart Mode Pod Integration
  • Not a Guidance Kit, New Generation All-Up Round Missile System
  • Composite Propellent Technology with Reduced Smoke
  • In the Inventory of Turkish Armed Forces
How much does a Cirit cost?
 
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