Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile

Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile
Type	Short-range, Active radar homing, Passive radar homing surface-to-air missile
Place of origin	United States of America
Production history
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin
Unit cost	$16,000
Variants	Active and Passive radar guidance versions
Specifications
Mass	5 lb (2.3 kg)
Length	2.5 ft (0.76 m)
Height	2.8 in (71 mm)
Diameter	1.6 in (41 mm)
Wingspan	2.8 in (71 mm)
Engine	Solid-fuel rocket motor
Guidance system	Active or Passive radar guidance
Launch platform	'Surface-launched:’ Multi-Mission Launcher

The Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile (MHTK) is a small air defense missile developed by Lockheed Martin for the short range air defense (SHORAD) and Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM). ^[1] Like the Israeli Tamir and Stunner the MHTK uses hit-to-kill for the terminal phase of interception. ^[2]

Origins

The MHTK was first tested by the US Army in April 2016 as part of an engineering demonstration for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-Intercept program. ^[3]

Development

Development began in 2012. In 2018 the US Army awarded Lockheed Martin US$2.6 million to begin formal development of the missile as part of the Extended Mission Area Missile (EMAM) program. ^[4]

Variants

Both active and semi-active radar homing versions have been developed, as of 2018 they share a common configuration. ^[5]

See also

• Multi-Mission Launcher
• List of missiles
• ADATS
• Lightweight Multirole Missile

References

1. "Miniature Hit-to-Kill". lockheedmartin.com. Lockheed Martin. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
2. Adams, Eric. "LOCKHEED'S DRONE-SPLODING BABY MISSILE WEIGHS JUST 5 POUNDS". Wired. Wired Magazine. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
3. Collins, Boyd. "U.S. Army successfully fires miniature hit-to-kill missile". Army.mil. United States Army. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
4. Trevithick, Joseph (June 15, 2018). "This Tiny Missile Smashes Incoming Artillery Rounds, Drones, And Possibly Much More". The Drive. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
5. Eshel, Tamir (January 30, 2018). "New Configuration of MHTK Miniature Missile Validated In Flight Test". Defense Update.