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This list of missiles by country displays the names of missiles in order of the country where they originate (were developed), with the countries listed alphabetically and annotated with their continent (and defence alliance, if applicable).
TOW replaced much smaller missiles like the SS.10 and ENTAC, offering roughly twice the effective range, a more powerful warhead, and a greatly improved semi-automatic command to line of sight (SACLOS) that could also be equipped with infrared cameras for night time use.
The following chart lists 31 countries, including the United States and its allies, which currently possess ballistic missiles. For each country, the chart details the type of missile, its operational status, and the best-known public estimates of each missile’s range.
Missile Threat brings together a wide range of information and analyses relating to the proliferation of cruise and ballistic missiles around the world and the air and missile defense systems designed to defeat them.
- AGM-114R Hellfire II Romeo
- Spike-Mr/Lr/Er
- Javelin Missile
- HJ-12
- BGM-71 Tow
- UMTAS
- Pars 3 LR
- Missile Moyenne Portée
- Kornet-EM Anti-Tank Missile
- Lahat – Laser Homing Attack Missile
The AGM-114R multi-purpose HELLFIRE II, developed by Lockheed Martin, is the latest version in the family of HELLFIRE II air-to-ground missiles. The HELLFIRE II Romeo has a length of 163cm and diameter of 17.8cm. The 49.4kg missile is equipped with semi-active laser (SAL) seeker and employs lock-on before launch (LOBL) or lock-on after launch (LOAL...
The SPIKE family of fourth-generation anti-tank/multi-purpose missiles is produced by EuroSpike, a joint venture between Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Diehl BGT Defence and Rheinmetall Defence. It includes three versions, namely SPIKE-MR (medium range), LR (long range) and ER (extended range). The SPIKE-MR is a man-portable fire-and-forget mi...
The Javelin is a medium-range anti-tank guided missile developed by Javelin, a joint venture between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. The missile is currently in service with the US Forces and has been combat-tested in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Javelin is considered the world’s best shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon and 12 nations currently operate the ...
HJ-12 or Red Arrow 12 is a third-generation anti-tank missile developed by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO). The fire-and-forget missile was unveiled during the 10th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition held in November 2014. The 17kg man-portable missile can be fired by a single soldier using a launch unit mounted on a...
The tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided (TOW) is an anti-tank and precision-assault missile system produced by Raytheon Missile Systems. The capability to fire advanced TOW 2A, TOW 2B, TOW 2B Aeroand TOW Bunker Buster missiles makes the TOW one of the best weapon systems in the world. The TOW missile system is used by more than 40 int...
UMTAS is a long-range anti-tank missile system developed by Turkish firm Roketsan. Primarily designed for launch by T129 ATAK and AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters, the missile can also be integrated into unmanned aircraft, light armoured vehicles, land-based fixed installations, close-air support aircraft, and naval platforms. Each 37.5kg UMTAS missi...
The PARS 3 LR (third-generation missile / long-range), also known as TRIGAT LR, is a helicopter-launched fire-and-forget missile manufactured by PARSYS, a joint venture between MBDA and Diehl BGT Defence. The missile is intended to destroy tanks, armoured vehicles, helicopters, bunkers and command posts. The PARS 3 LR is the primary weapon of the T...
The Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) is a new generation medium-range anti-tank missile system developed by MBDA for the French Army. The MMP will replace the MILAN anti-tank missileafter entering service in 2017. The MMP missile will weigh 15kg and measure 1.3m in length and 140mm in diameter. The weight of the firing unit, including tripod and batter...
The Kornet-EM is a multi-purpose anti-tank guided weapon system manufactured by KBP Instrument Design Bureau. The missile is designed to destroy main battle tanks fitted with explosive reactor armour (ERA)-fitted, light armoured vehicles, fortifications and low-speed air targets. The Kornet-EM system can be mounted on either a portable launcher or ...
The laser homing attack missile (LAHAT) is a lightweight anti-tank guided missile produced by Israel Aerospace Industries(IAI). It was initially developed for Merkava tanks and can be fired from vehicles, helicopters, vessels and remote installations. The LAHAT is a very compact missile with a length of 975mm and diameter of 104.5mm. It weighs 12.5...
The TOW weapon system is deployed with more than 40 international armed forces and integrated on more than 15,000 ground, vehicle and helicopter platforms. The TOW missile is the long-range, precision anti-armor, anti-fortification and anti-amphibious landing weapon system used throughout the world today.
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