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.

Etymology

The Akeron is one of the rivers of the underworld in Istroyan mythology.

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