Martin Pescador MP-1000
Encyclopedia
The Martin Pescador MP-1000 was an Argentine air-to-surface missile
developed by the CITEFA
(Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas de las FFAA - Armed Forces Scientific and Technical Research Institute). The main user was the COAN (COmando Aviación Naval - Naval Aviation Command) of the Argentine Navy.
The Martin Pescador MP-1000 missile was radio guided, only in altitude. It is currently out of service, and the surviving airframes are scheduled to be converted to the AS-25K
model, also in use by the Argentine Navy
.
ASM
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developed by the CITEFA
CITEFA
The Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the Armed Forces , is an Argentine federal agency in charge of the research, development and homologation of armament....
(Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas de las FFAA - Armed Forces Scientific and Technical Research Institute). The main user was the COAN (COmando Aviación Naval - Naval Aviation Command) of the Argentine Navy.
The Martin Pescador MP-1000 missile was radio guided, only in altitude. It is currently out of service, and the surviving airframes are scheduled to be converted to the AS-25K
AS-25K
The AS-25K is an Argentine air-to-surface missile under development by the CITEFA in 2 versions: air-sea and air-land...
model, also in use by the Argentine Navy
Argentine Navy
The Navy of the Argentine Republic or Armada of the Argentine Republic is the navy of Argentina. It is one of the three branches of the Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force....
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Technical specifications
- Type: Anti-ship missileAnti-ship missileAnti-ship missiles are guided missiles that are designed for use against ships and large boats. Most anti-ship missiles are of the sea-skimming type, many use a combination of inertial guidance and radar homing...
- Manufacturer: CITEFACITEFAThe Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the Armed Forces , is an Argentine federal agency in charge of the research, development and homologation of armament....
- Diameter: 22 cm (2 ft 5 in)
- Length: 295 cm (86 in)
- Wingspan: 73 cm (2 ft 5 in)
- Total weight: 140 kg (308 lb)
- Standard warhead weight/mass: 40 kg (88 lb)
- Warhead type: HE
- Maximum range: 9 km (5.6 mi)
- Guidance: radio command
See also
- CITEFA MathogoMathogoThe Mathogo is an Argentine wire-guided anti-tank missile developed by CITEFA to supplement and eventually replace the Argentine 105-mm recoilless rifles...
anti-tank missile - CITEFA AS-25KAS-25KThe AS-25K is an Argentine air-to-surface missile under development by the CITEFA in 2 versions: air-sea and air-land...
air-to-surface missileASMASM may refer to:Codes:* American Samoa using ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code* Asmara International Airport * Assamese language Computer science:... - List of anti-ship missiles