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HIT-TO-KILL INTERCEPTOR [3 records]

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Record 1 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

The [Patriot Advanced Capability-3] missile segment upgrade consists of the PAC-3 missile, a highly agile hit-to-kill interceptor, the PAC-3 missile canisters(in four packs), a fire solution computer and an enhanced launcher electronics system(ELES). These elements are integrated into the Patriot system, a high to medium altitude, long-range air defense missile system providing air defense of ground combat forces and high-value assets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Weapons
DEF

Ground-based interceptor that could be launched atop existing ICBMs [intercontinental ballistic missiles] designed to destroy or temporarily disable hostile satellites, using hit-to-kill technology.

Key term(s)
  • kinetic energy antisatellite weapon

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes orbitales
DEF

Intercepteur basé au sol pouvant être lancé par des ICBM [missiles balistiques intercontinentaux] existants afin de détruire ou mettre temporairement hors d'usage des satellites hostiles en utilisant la technologie de la destruction par impact direct.

Key term(s)
  • arme antisatellite à énergie cinétique

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Weapons
CONT

... previous hit-to-kill interceptor demonstration programs : the Homing Overlay Experiment(HOE) and the Exoatmospheric Reentry Vehicle Interceptor Subsystem(ERIS).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes orbitales

Spanish

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