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The '''Long-Range Engagement Weapon''' ('''LREW''') is a US Air Force concept for a next-generation beyond visual range [[air-to-air missile]] with the tentative name "Peregrine." Concept images shows a large, two-stage missile launched from an internal weapons bay of an F-22.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/15692/the-pentagon-is-quietly-developing-an-next-generation-long-range-air-to-air-missile|title=The Pentagon Is Quietly Developing A Next Generation Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile|first=Tyler|last=Rogoway}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/lrew.htm|title=LREW (long-range engagement weapon)|first=John|last=Pike|website=www.globalsecurity.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/new-long-range-missile-project-emerges-in-us-budget-442816/|title=New long-range missile project emerges in US budget|date=2 November 2017}}</ref> It is currently being developed by [[Raytheon]]. This program is separate from the [[AIM-260 JATM]] being developed by [[Lockheed Martin]].<ref name="AIM260:1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/28636/meet-the-aim-260-the-air-force-and-navys-future-long-range-air-to-air-missile|title=Meet The AIM-260, The Air Force And Navy's Future Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile|publisher=The War Zone|access-date=21 July 2019}}</ref> |
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The Long Range Engagement Weapon (LREW), is an air-to-air two stage missile program being developed by Raytheon tentatively named Peregrine. The new missile is to be half the size and weight of AMRAAM and AIM-9X, just 6 foot long airframe weighs just over 150 pound, but has greater range and effectiveness at a lower cost.<ref>https://www.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com/capabilities/products/peregrine-missile#:~:text=The%20Peregrine%E2%84%A2%20missile%20is,manned%20aircraft%20and%20cruise%20missiles.&text=They%20are%20also%20lighter%2C%20effectively,current%20fighter%20jets%20can%20carry.</ref> Designed to be used against drones, manned aircraft, and cruise missiles, it is compatible with fourth- and fifth-generation fighter aircraft. According to Raytheon, the Peregrine weapon is faster and more maneuverable than the present inventory of medium-range, air-to-air missiles and boasts an advanced, miniaturized sensor, guidance, and propulsion systems for detecting and tracking moving or stationary targets at any time of day and in any weather condition.<ref>https://www.flightglobal.com/raytheon-unveils-peregrine-new-medium-range-air-to-air-missile/134340.article</ref> Peregrine reportedly has a multi-mode autonomous seeker that includes infrared imaging technology. Peregrine is being developed with Raytheon’s own funds, and company officials said. Peregrine is not aimed at a specific stated requirement from the Air Force or Navy.<ref>https://www.airforcemag.com/raytheon-unveils-new-air-to-air-missile/</ref> The Peregrine is not associated with the joint Air and Navy program, the AIM-260, that is designed to replace the AMRAAM, and that Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor. <ref>https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-seeking-faster-longer-range-air-to-air-missiles/</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:42, 15 April 2021
The Long-Range Engagement Weapon (LREW) is a US Air Force concept for a next-generation beyond visual range air-to-air missile with the tentative name "Peregrine." Concept images shows a large, two-stage missile launched from an internal weapons bay of an F-22.[1][2][3] It is currently being developed by Raytheon. This program is separate from the AIM-260 JATM being developed by Lockheed Martin.[4]
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- ^ Rogoway, Tyler. "The Pentagon Is Quietly Developing A Next Generation Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile".
- ^ Pike, John. "LREW (long-range engagement weapon)". www.globalsecurity.org.
- ^ "New long-range missile project emerges in US budget". 2 November 2017.
- ^ "Meet The AIM-260, The Air Force And Navy's Future Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile". The War Zone. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
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