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DUBAI— Edge Group has started feasibility studies of two new guided ballistic missiles for ground- and air-launch platforms.
The ground-launched Elyah-250 and air-launched Qattam-250 are displayed for the first time in the United Arab Emirates-based company’s munitions pavilion in the outdoor static area of the Dubai Airshow here.
The solid-propellant-fueled Elyah-250 is intended to be integrated into a proposed multiple launch rocket system also in development by the UAE, an Edge representative says.
The Qattam-250 is intended to be launched from a fighter, but details such as the specific platform have not yet been determined. The UAE operates Dassault Rafales, Mirage 2000-9s and Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 60s.
Both proposed missiles would lack a terminal seeker, and would be guided to a target up to 135 nm (250 km) away using a Global Navigation Satellite System/inertial measurement unit.
The Elyah-250 would be armed with a 110-lb. fragmentation warhead, whereas the air-launched weapon would deliver an integrated, 250-lb. Mk. 81 bomb.
The ground-launched Elyah-250 and air-launched Qattam-250 are displayed for the first time in the United Arab Emirates-based company’s munitions pavilion in the outdoor static area of the Dubai Airshow here.
The solid-propellant-fueled Elyah-250 is intended to be integrated into a proposed multiple launch rocket system also in development by the UAE, an Edge representative says.
The Qattam-250 is intended to be launched from a fighter, but details such as the specific platform have not yet been determined. The UAE operates Dassault Rafales, Mirage 2000-9s and Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 60s.
Both proposed missiles would lack a terminal seeker, and would be guided to a target up to 135 nm (250 km) away using a Global Navigation Satellite System/inertial measurement unit.
The Elyah-250 would be armed with a 110-lb. fragmentation warhead, whereas the air-launched weapon would deliver an integrated, 250-lb. Mk. 81 bomb.
