Brimstone 3
Type: Air-Launched Cruise Missile
Domain: air
Country of Origin: France / UK / Italy / Germany
Manufacturer: MBDA
First Deployed: 2021
Overview
Brimstone 3 is the latest generation of the British dual-mode precision air-to-ground missile. Its dual mmW radar and semi-active laser seeker enables fire-and-forget against moving targets with minimal collateral damage.
Technical Specifications
| type | Air-Launched Precision Attack Missile |
|---|---|
| range | 60+ km (Brimstone 3) |
| speed | Supersonic |
| weight | ~50 kg |
| warhead | Shaped charge (precision) |
| guidance | Dual-mode: mmW radar + SAL (Semi-Active Laser) |
| variants | Brimstone 1, 2, 3 |
| platforms | Typhoon, Apache AH-64E, ground-launch (planned) |
Operators
- United Kingdom
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