China unveils man portable copy of the Israeli Spike and US Javelin missile. The Chinese portable guided missile system, the Red Arrow 12 displayed at Airshow China 2014 looks like a combination of the Israeli Spike MR and American Javelin man portable anti-tank missiles. The missile uses an IR or TV imaging seekers for all weather day/night operation. The missile uses ‘soft launch’ techniques to enable safe firing from enclosure. Once aimed at the target, the ‘fire and forget’ system controls the missile through an autonomous flight to hit the target, enabling the operator to seek shelter. The missile can neutralize tanks, bunkers, small boats and helicopters. (Via Defense Update)
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 04:36:54 +0000
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