All
test objectives were achieved in the presence of representatives
of the national customer: Safe missile launch from a carrier
vehicle, demonstration of the missile´s flight-mechnical
and aerodynamic characteristics, operational performance
of the newly developed rocket motor as well as target
data transmission via data link during the flight.
Particularly
the missile´s outstanding maneuvering capability
was proved in an impressive manner by approaching aerodynamical
limits in flight.. Moreover, the operational principle
of guiding the missile with external radar data by transmitting
virtual target data to the missile during flight was demonstrated.
For
the export market, Diehl is offering a flexible solution
for modern air defence on the basis of the IRIS-T SL surface-to-air
guided missile. The plug & fight capability of IRIS-T
SL enables easy integration in existing and future air
defence systems. The export system is denoted IRIS-T SLM.
IRIS-T
SL is a refinement of the IRIS-T air-to-air missile, in
series production within a European cooperation program,
with regard to the surface-to-air role. It encompasses
a rocket motor upgrade as well as a data link and GPS-aided
navigation. Thus the requirements for a modern guided
missile for ground-based air defence have been implemented
with a distinct increase in range.
