“With
its extended range motor, Griffin C’s increased capability addresses
the need for a longer range missile with in-flight retargeting. Because
they often operate in a high-traffic, littoral waters, naval warfighters
must make split-second decisions to engage or disengage targets,”
said Dr. Thomas R. Bussing, vice president of Advanced Missile Systems
at Raytheon Missile Systems. “By enhancing an already tested and
fielded system, we can deliver a missile with significantly improved
capabilities at lower costs and risk.”
Griffin C, formerly called SeaGriffin ™ went three-for-three in
flight testing. Raytheon has now completed Griffin C’s development
phase linking the new dual-mode seeker , data link and IFTU.
Raytheon conducted this flight test series to demonstrate the missile’s
readiness as the Surface Warfare solution for the U.S. Navy’s
Littoral Combat Ships Surface-to-Surface Missile Module.
About Griffin C
Raytheon’s Griffin missile, in production today, is a multi-platform,
multi-service weapon that has a proven track record for successful rapid
integration on land, sea and air assets. Griffin C, will add significantly
increased capability to the Griffin B Block II variant that is currently
fielded on U.S. Navy Patrol Coastal vessels. Griffin C capability enhancements
include:
· An extended range motor that will triple the range of the current
Griffin B
· Dual-mode IIR/SAL seeker
· Data link for in-flight target updates and positive missile
control
· Vertical launch with 360 degree coverage
· Thrust vector control
· Waypoint navigation |
Raytheon Griffin missile on display at Euronaval 2014