MAA-1B
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MAA-1B is a Brazilian
air to air missile produced by Mectron
. The project is under development, it will be a 4th generation missile.
helmet.
It will be a 4th generation missile, Brazilian air force has entered in the A-DARTER program and is already developing a 5th generation missile to be used with the MAA-1B.
and IR
) has 80% of nationalization, with great capability against countermeasures, high off-boresight capability (up to 90 degrees) with a very high speed browser and can be pointed at the target by radar at the pilot's helmet or perform autonomous search. The autopilot
is programmed to monitor the type "lag pursuit" in a frontal engagement similar to the Python 4.
The canard
configuration is of type double, with four plus four fixed canards canards large furniture. More than two fins were added to control the spin. The withdrawal of rolleron
s suggests that the missile has a digital autopilot system that is necessary for high-speed missiles. The actuator has twice the power of the actuators of the Alpha model and can pull 60 g's. The engine will have new propellant "smokeless" increased the range up to 50% with boost from two stages that burn for six seconds instead of two seconds of the MAA-1A. The pilot can choose the type of mode of operation according to the threat, optimizing performance for each target. The length and diameter were kept, but the weight increased a little. The software will be different for the F-5em not perceive it as being a MOR-1A and not enjoy its full capacity. The IR sensor of iridium antimonide and lead telluride has six elements with large search range.
The missile can be considered the Fourth Generation, regarded by experts as superior to the Russian R-73 but less than the Israeli Python 4, with much lower price than similar ones on the market. The estimated cost is $ 250-300 thousand.
The period of development was much faster in the light of lessons learned from the MAA-1A. The project was started in 2005 with the pre-series production is planned for the second half of 2008, with testing and approval by the end of 2008. The operation is scheduled for 2009. Project MAA-1B received a budget of $ 3 million in 2006. Also in 2006 was completed the eighth stage of the project (11 in total). The conclusion of the eleventh phase is expected for October 2008. A series of pre-MAA-1B should be ready in the third quarter of 2009 when the tests will be started. The assessment should be operational in 2010. In November 2008 tests were conducted three missile engines MAA-1B in Avibras.
A lot of Python 5 (or Python 4) to arm the F-5EM/FM is still scheduled for 2007, along with the looks and concepts similar to the Python 4, which off-sets technology may be being used in the MAA-1B. The joint project of the A-Darter fifth-generation, with the South African continues and should end around 2015, but may have accelerated the project.
The MAA-1B will have a director IR (infrared) bichromatic with viewing angle of 90 degrees and can distinguish between true targets and systems deception fireworks (flare).
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
air to air missile produced by Mectron
Mectron
Mectron is a Brazilian company headquartered in Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo. It is a company focused on high-tech market, especially for the defense industry....
. The project is under development, it will be a 4th generation missile.
Development
MAA-1B is in the final stage of development. This new version of the Piranha, fits as a 4th generation missile with "off boresigh", about 90°, and a greater range of 50%, as well as greater maneuverability achieved by changing the aerodynamics of the flight controls of the original missile. The MAA-1B is capable of being appointed by the aircraft's radar or the HMDHMD
HMD can mean:* Heavy Metal Detox * Head-mounted display* Haughton Mad Dogs - Darlington* Helmet mounted display* the ISO 3166-1 three-letter country code and an abbreviation for Heard Island and McDonald Islands...
helmet.
It will be a 4th generation missile, Brazilian air force has entered in the A-DARTER program and is already developing a 5th generation missile to be used with the MAA-1B.
Piranha missile
The Mectron / CTA / IAE / Avibras presented a new set of air-air missile MAA-1B (Bravo) during LAAD 2007. The missile uses the main structure of the fuselage, the warhead and proximity fuze and impact of the MAA-1 A (Alpha), the rest being completely new. The new dual-band sensor (UVUltraviolet
Ultraviolet light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays, in the range 10 nm to 400 nm, and energies from 3 eV to 124 eV...
and IR
Infrared
Infrared light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength longer than that of visible light, measured from the nominal edge of visible red light at 0.74 micrometres , and extending conventionally to 300 µm...
) has 80% of nationalization, with great capability against countermeasures, high off-boresight capability (up to 90 degrees) with a very high speed browser and can be pointed at the target by radar at the pilot's helmet or perform autonomous search. The autopilot
Autopilot
An autopilot is a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being. An autopilot can refer specifically to aircraft, self-steering gear for boats, or auto guidance of space craft and missiles...
is programmed to monitor the type "lag pursuit" in a frontal engagement similar to the Python 4.
The canard
Canard
Canard may refer to:*Nicolas-François Canard , French mathematician and economist*Canard , a small wing mounted on the front of some aircraft, which can be beneficial or detrimental depending on the design of the plane and its intended use*Canard , a phenomenon in some slow-fast dynamical systems...
configuration is of type double, with four plus four fixed canards canards large furniture. More than two fins were added to control the spin. The withdrawal of rolleron
Rolleron
A rolleron is a type of aileron used for rockets, placed at the trailing end of each fin, and used for passive stabilization against rotation. Inherent to the rolleron is a metal wheel with notches along the circumference. On one side, the notches protrude into the airflow. During flight, this will...
s suggests that the missile has a digital autopilot system that is necessary for high-speed missiles. The actuator has twice the power of the actuators of the Alpha model and can pull 60 g's. The engine will have new propellant "smokeless" increased the range up to 50% with boost from two stages that burn for six seconds instead of two seconds of the MAA-1A. The pilot can choose the type of mode of operation according to the threat, optimizing performance for each target. The length and diameter were kept, but the weight increased a little. The software will be different for the F-5em not perceive it as being a MOR-1A and not enjoy its full capacity. The IR sensor of iridium antimonide and lead telluride has six elements with large search range.
The missile can be considered the Fourth Generation, regarded by experts as superior to the Russian R-73 but less than the Israeli Python 4, with much lower price than similar ones on the market. The estimated cost is $ 250-300 thousand.
The period of development was much faster in the light of lessons learned from the MAA-1A. The project was started in 2005 with the pre-series production is planned for the second half of 2008, with testing and approval by the end of 2008. The operation is scheduled for 2009. Project MAA-1B received a budget of $ 3 million in 2006. Also in 2006 was completed the eighth stage of the project (11 in total). The conclusion of the eleventh phase is expected for October 2008. A series of pre-MAA-1B should be ready in the third quarter of 2009 when the tests will be started. The assessment should be operational in 2010. In November 2008 tests were conducted three missile engines MAA-1B in Avibras.
A lot of Python 5 (or Python 4) to arm the F-5EM/FM is still scheduled for 2007, along with the looks and concepts similar to the Python 4, which off-sets technology may be being used in the MAA-1B. The joint project of the A-Darter fifth-generation, with the South African continues and should end around 2015, but may have accelerated the project.
First tests
Tests of three solid propellant engines of the missile MAA-1B. The tests were part of the stage of proof requirements and were successful. The improvement of the propulsion system of the missile is being conducted jointly by the IAE (Institute of Aeronautics and Space), and Mectron Avibrás.The MAA-1B will have a director IR (infrared) bichromatic with viewing angle of 90 degrees and can distinguish between true targets and systems deception fireworks (flare).