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The '''Brochet-2''', known in [[Yonderian Defence Force|YDF]] inventory as '''AB-B-2''', is a [[Yonderre|Yonderian]]-built anti-ship missile whose versatile design allows it to be launched from ground vehicles, surface vessels, submarines, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. It is the successor to the previous line of [[AMY]] {{wpl|Anti-ship missile|anti-ship missiles}}, [[Brochet]]. The name ''Brochet'' comes from the [[Burgoignesc_lanugage|Burgoignesc]] name for the [[Vandarch Pike]]. Designed between 2010-2014, the Brochet-2 is an extensive upgrade on its predecessor with an all-new solid-propellant booster and a turbojet sustainer motor which extends the range of the missile to more than 180 kilometres (110 mi; 97 nmi), far longer than the 70 kilometres (43 mi; 38 nmi) of the previous model. The YDF began taking deliveries of the Brochet-2 in 2014, initially as an upgrade to the ships of the [[Marine Yonderre]] but since 2018 the missiles have seen service with all branches of the YDF. In [[2016]], through the [[Burgundian Security Forces|Burgoignesc Defense Wide Joint Activities]] Levantine Union Special Technical Relationship Acquisition Agreement (LUSTRAA), the [[Navy of Burgundie]] purchased 50 Brochet-2 for trials and in [[2018]] accepted the missile and began distribution to the [[Burgundian Security Forces]]. The Brochet-2 has been an export success for [[AMY]], with the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria]] taking delivery of Brochet-2 missiles in 2018, the [[Cape Armed Forces]] placing an order for a significant number of Brochet-2 missiles in 2023 to replace its fleet of aging [[Harpun]] missiles and the [[Pelaxian Armed Forces]] signing a deal with [[AMY]] to take deliveries of the Brochet-2 from 2024, initially in the ground-to-ship role.  
The '''Brochet-2''', known in [[Yonderian Defence Force|YDF]] inventory as '''AB-B-2''', is a [[Yonderre|Yonderian]]-built anti-ship missile whose versatile design allows it to be launched from ground vehicles, surface vessels, submarines, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. It is the successor to the previous line of [[AMY]] {{wpl|Anti-ship missile|anti-ship missiles}}, [[Brochet]]. The name ''Brochet'' comes from the [[Burgoignesc_lanugage|Burgoignesc]] name for the [[Vandarch Pike]]. Designed between 2010-2014, the Brochet-2 is an extensive upgrade on its predecessor with an all-new solid-propellant booster and a turbojet sustainer motor which extends the range of the missile to more than 180 kilometres (110 mi; 97 nmi), far longer than the 70 kilometres (43 mi; 38 nmi) of the previous model. The YDF began taking deliveries of the Brochet-2 in 2014, initially as an upgrade to the ships of the [[Marine Yonderre]] but since 2018 the missiles have seen service with all branches of the YDF.  
 
In [[2016]], through the [[Burgundian Security Forces|Burgoignesc Defense Wide Joint Activities]] Levantine Union Special Technical Relationship Acquisition Agreement (LUSTRAA), the [[Navy of Burgundie]] purchased 50 Brochet-2 for trials and in [[2018]] accepted the missile and began distribution to the [[Burgundian Security Forces]]. The Brochet-2 has been an export success for [[AMY]], with the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria]] taking delivery of Brochet-2 missiles in 2018, the [[Cape Armed Forces]] placing an order for a significant number of Brochet-2 missiles in 2023 to replace its fleet of aging [[Harpun]] missiles and the [[Pelaxian Armed Forces]] signing a deal with [[AMY]] to take deliveries of the Brochet-2 from 2024, initially in the ground-to-ship role. The [[Cartadanian Armed Forces]] too began taking deliveries of Brochet-2 missiles in 2028.


The relatively compact Brochet-2 missile is designed for attacking small- to medium-size warships (e.g., frigates, corvettes and destroyers), although multiple hits are effective against larger vessels, such as aircraft carriers. It is a fire-and-forget missile, guided inertially in mid-flight and turns on active radar late in its flight to find and hit its target. As a countermeasure against air defence around the target, it maintains a very low altitude during ingress, staying one to two meters above the sea surface. Due to the effect of the radar horizon, this means that the target may not detect an incoming attack until the missile is only 6,000 m from impact. This leaves little time for reaction and has stimulated the further development of close-in weapon systems (CIWS). The submarine-launched version places the missile inside a launch capsule to protect it from the environment when launching.
The relatively compact Brochet-2 missile is designed for attacking small- to medium-size warships (e.g., frigates, corvettes and destroyers), although multiple hits are effective against larger vessels, such as aircraft carriers. It is a fire-and-forget missile, guided inertially in mid-flight and turns on active radar late in its flight to find and hit its target. As a countermeasure against air defence around the target, it maintains a very low altitude during ingress, staying one to two meters above the sea surface. Due to the effect of the radar horizon, this means that the target may not detect an incoming attack until the missile is only 6,000 m from impact. This leaves little time for reaction and has stimulated the further development of close-in weapon systems (CIWS). The submarine-launched version places the missile inside a launch capsule to protect it from the environment when launching.
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