Apache (missile) explained

Is Missile:yes
Apache
Origin:France
Type:Anti-runway cruise missile
Manufacturer:MBDA France
Engine:Turbojet
Wingspan:2.85 m
Speed:1000 km/h
Filling:10 Kriss anti-runway submunitions (50 kg warhead each)
Guidance:GPS-INS
Launch Platform:Mirage 2000, Rafale

The Arme Planante À Charges Éjectables or Apache (pronounced as /fr/) is a French-developed, air-launched, anti-runway cruise missile manufactured by MBDA France.[1] The SCALP EG missile is based on it,[2] notably featuring similar aerodynamics and stealth. However, the latter has a different propulsion system and carries a single high-penetration warhead instead of the Apache's cluster submunitions.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Norton-Taylor. Richard. Libyan air campaign boosts MBDA order book. www.guardian.co.uk. 12 September 2012. London. 20 March 2012.
  2. Web site: goebel. greg. [5.0] Modern Western Air-Launched Cruise Missiles]. www.vectorsite.net. 12 September 2012.
  3. Web site: APACHE AP/ SCALP EG/ Storm Shadow/ SCALP Naval/ Black Shaheen . Center for Strategic and International Studies . Missile Threat . 2 December 2016 . 15 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Thor. Apache Anti-runway Missile. historywarsweapons.com. 12 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231526/http://historywarsweapons.com/apache-anti-runway-missile/ . 3 March 2016.