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Apache
TypeAnti-runway cruise missile
Place of originFrance
Production history
ManufacturerMBDA France
Specifications
Wingspan2.85 m
Warhead10 Kriss anti-runway submunitions (50 kg warhead each)

EngineTurbojet
Maximum speed 1000 km/h
Guidance
system
GPS-INS
Launch
platform
Mirage 2000, Rafale

The Arme Planante À Charges Éjectables or Apache[1] (/əˈpæi/ ə-PATCH-ee, French: [apaʃ]) is a French-developed, air-launched, anti-runway cruise missile manufactured by MBDA France.[2] The SCALP EG missile is based on it,[3] notably featuring similar aerodynamics and stealth. However, the latter has a different propulsion system and carries a single high-penetration warhead instead of the Apache's cluster submunitions.[1][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "APACHE AP/ SCALP EG/ Storm Shadow/ SCALP Naval/ Black Shaheen". Missile Threat. Center for Strategic and International Studies. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  2. ^ Norton-Taylor, Richard (20 March 2012). "Libyan air campaign boosts MBDA order book". London: www.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  3. ^ goebel, greg. "[5.0] Modern Western Air-Launched Cruise Missiles". www.vectorsite.net. Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  4. ^ Thor. "Apache Anti-runway Missile". historywarsweapons.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2012.