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A long-range, air-launched missile of the same family, the Feu Akeron LP (''Feu Akeron Longue Portée''), is in use on the {{wp|Eurocopter Tiger}} MkIII. | A long-range, air-launched missile of the same family, the Feu Akeron LP (''Feu Akeron Longue Portée''), is in use on the {{wp|Eurocopter Tiger}} MkIII. | ||
==Etymology== | |||
The Akeron is one of the rivers of the underworld in [[Istroya]]n mythology. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Modern equipment and uniform of the Army of Burgundie]] | *[[Modern equipment and uniform of the Army of Burgundie]] | ||
Revision as of 19:12, 3 February 2024
| Feu Akeron Hell Fire | |
|---|---|
 Man portable version of the Feu Akeron | |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Place of origin |  Burgundie |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2018 – present |
| Used by | See operators |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2010 – 2014 |
| Produced | 2016 – present |
| No. built | 800 launchers and 8,000 missiles in service in the Burgoignesc Security Forces |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 15 kg (33 lb): round in launch tube 11 kg (24 lb): tripod, firing post and battery |
| Length | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) |
| Diameter | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Warhead | Tandem HEAT |
| Blast yield | Can penetrate 1,000mm of RHA Can penetrate 2,000mm of concrete |
| Engine | solid-fuel rocket, two phase thrust (soft launch) |
Operational range | 150km |
Guidance system | infrared homing, television guidance |
Launch platform |
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The Feu Akeron, is a family of Burgoignesc fifth generation, network-enabled, anti-tank guided missile systems. Featuring both fire-and-forget and command guidance operating modes, it also integrates third party target designation for indirect firing scenarios through its lock-on after launch capability for non-line-of-sight (NLOS) use.
Entering operational service in the Army of Burgundie in 2018, the Feu Akeron MP (medium range) is a replacement for the MILAN and FGM-148 Javelin. It is designed for dismounted infantry (being man-portable) as well as for integration on combat vehicles and has a firing range of up to 5km.
A long-range, air-launched missile of the same family, the Feu Akeron LP (Feu Akeron Longue Portée), is in use on the Eurocopter Tiger MkIII.
Etymology
The Akeron is one of the rivers of the underworld in Istroyan mythology.