Hellfire missile

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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.

Feu Akeron
Hell Fire
Man portable version of the Feu Akeron
TypeAnti-tank guided missile
Place of origin Burgundie
Service history
In service2018 – present
Used bySee operators
Production history
Designed2010 – 2014
Produced2016 – present
No. built800 launchers and 8,000 missiles in service in the Burgoignesc Security Forces
Specifications
Mass15 kg (33 lb): round in launch tube
11 kg (24 lb): tripod, firing post and battery
Length1.3 m (4.3 ft)
Diameter140 mm (5.5 in)
WarheadTandem HEAT
Blast yieldCan penetrate 1,000mm of RHA
Can penetrate 2,000mm of concrete

Enginesolid-fuel rocket, two phase thrust (soft launch)
Operational
range
150km
Guidance
system
infrared homing, television guidance
Launch
platform
  • Man-portable launcher
  • Vehicle-launched
  • Sea-launched

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.

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