The Arme Planante À Charges Éjectables or Apache[1] (/əˈpætʃi/ ə-PATCH-ee, French: [apaʃ]) is a French-developed, air-launched, anti-runway cruise missile manufactured by MBDA France.[2] The SCALP EG missile is based on it,[3] 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.[1][4]
| Apache | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Anti-runway cruise missile |
| Place of origin | France |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | MBDA France |
| Specifications | |
| Wingspan | 2.85 m |
| Warhead | 10 Kriss anti-runway submunitions (50 kg warhead each) |
| Engine | Turbojet |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h |
Guidance system | GPS-INS |
Launch platform | Mirage 2000, Rafale |
See also
edit- SCALP EG – (France, United Kingdom)
- BLU-107 Durandal – (France)
References
edit- ^ a b "APACHE AP/ SCALP EG/ Storm Shadow/ SCALP Naval/ Black Shaheen". Missile Threat. Center for Strategic and International Studies. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ Norton-Taylor, Richard (20 March 2012). "Libyan air campaign boosts MBDA order book". London: www.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ^ goebel, greg. "[5.0] Modern Western Air-Launched Cruise Missiles". www.vectorsite.net. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ^ Thor. "Apache Anti-runway Missile". historywarsweapons.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
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