Aster missiles
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I am curious whether the Aster missiles which we are going to get with the frigates have land attack capabilities? Then what about the Harpoon missiles which we already have? I have heard that the latest version(Block 3?) with a very long range can attack land targets much like a sea launched cruise missile.
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wow , harpoon is anti ship lah..Originally posted by tankee1981:I am curious whether the Aster missiles which we are going to get with the frigates have land attack capabilities? Then what about the Harpoon missiles which we already have? I have heard that the latest version(Block 3?) with a very long range can attack land targets much like a sea launched cruise missile.
aster is basically anti-air and anti missile..
singapore won't go towards the path of israel and build some cruise missiles..
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The Aster15 is primarily an anti-missile/anti-air weaponary. As it is capable of defeating low flying wave hugging missiles, it might have a secondary anti-surface capability (although i can confirm my stand) but i believe it is rather limited (like the Barak Missile).Originally posted by tankee1981:I am curious whether the Aster missiles which we are going to get with the frigates have land attack capabilities? Then what about the Harpoon missiles which we already have? I have heard that the latest version(Block 3?) with a very long range can attack land targets much like a sea launched cruise missile.
The Harpoon Block 3 have a Anti-land surface capability but i have to say that despite all the hoohaa, it is rather limited also. I will say it is more for tactical harbour attack but not really for deep tactical or strategic strikes. -
We're currently using the harpoon block 1C if i'm not mistaken (anyone can confirm?)Originally posted by tankee1981:I am curious whether the Aster missiles which we are going to get with the frigates have land attack capabilities? Then what about the Harpoon missiles which we already have? I have heard that the latest version(Block 3?) with a very long range can attack land targets much like a sea launched cruise missile.
i never heard of the harpoon block 3...only block 2, and thats the one with limited land attack capability...but i think its only suited for coastal land attack missions with little radar clutter from the ground, as i don't think it has any advanced terrain avoidance sensors -
The SLAM-ER version would be quite a message to send to potential adversaries.Will the RAAF equip their JSF with the SLAM-ER?
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He was mistaken by the Exocet Block3 which i also blindly followed. Anyway, all u need is an upgrading kit to turn ur block1 version to block2 thus it is not sure whether have our navy purchase the kit.Originally posted by sgFish:i never heard of the harpoon block 3...only block 2, and thats the one with limited land attack capability...but i think its only suited for coastal land attack missions with little radar clutter from the ground, as i don't think it has any advanced terrain avoidance sensors
If u are talking about LACM for our Deltas, one solution would be the NavalStormshadow which require us to change our current VLS system. -
If there are other alternatives, they might go for the JASSM. Anyway, there have been talks of arming the Collins with TLAM.Originally posted by LazerLordz:The SLAM-ER version would be quite a message to send to potential adversaries.Will the RAAF equip their JSF with the SLAM-ER? -
Storm Shadow, RAM type is not to be laughed at either.should the RSAF get this with the Typhoon?A deal sweetener?Interesting...
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what if we use the harpoon block 2? Do we have to install VLS cells for them or can they just be used like our current harpoons?Originally posted by foxtrout8:If u are talking about LACM for our Deltas, one solution would be the NavalStormshadow which require us to change our current VLS system.
can anyone confirm wad model of harpoon our navy uses on the MGBs and MCVs?
from: http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-84.html
it says "As early as 1996, McDonnell-Douglas proposed the "Harpoon 2000" improvement, later evolving into the Harpoon Block 2. Suggested Block 2 features included a GPS-aided INS, a radar seeker with improved ECCM and some SLAM hardware. The GPS/INS guidance would allow much higher precision in attacks on shore-based targets. The "Harpoon 2000"/Block 2 proposal was apparently not too well received by the U.S. Navy, and although it's possible that the designation RGM-84J was allocated to the missile, no development order came forward. However, Block 2 was developed for export as AGM/RGM-84L, q.v." -
what if we use the harpoon block 2? Do we have to install VLS cells for them or can they just be used like our current harpoons?
Just like our current Harpoons. -
According to Dr Huxley in his 'Defending the Lion City', he had listed an order of a batch of AGM-84A Harpoon in 1996. I dunno if that can answer your question.