IRIS-T SLM
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| Type | Short to medium range air defense system |
| Manufacturer | Diehl Defense |
| development | since 2007 |
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IRIS-T SLM (IRIS-T Surface Launched Medium Range) is an air defense system developedby the German company Diehl Defense . According to the manufacturer, the IRIS-T SL missile is suitable for 360 ° all-round defense against aircraft, helicopters, drones and missiles (no ballistic missiles). The development was completed in 2014.
technology
For the first time, a tactical air defense system was implemented with IRIS-T SLM , which is completely independent of the carrier vehicle. All components are integrated on standardized 20-foot ISO container frames and can therefore be transported on a wide variety of vehicles. In addition, this container solution enables problem-free transport on ships, rail or airplanes. Among other things, the IRIS-T SLM can also be air-loaded with the C-130 and A400M .
Other special features are the 360-degree radar, the ability to combat multiple targets at the same time, the all-weather capability and the plug-and-fight structure, which means that the components - such as additional starting devices - can be combined as required. A radar, a TOC and a launcher already offer all-round protection of a 40 km radius.
radar
The main sensor of the IRIS-T SLM is the Active Electronically Scanned Array 3D multifunctional radar CEAFAR from CEA Technologies . It enables 360 degree coverage and is used for both airspace monitoring and target data provision. If necessary, it can be supplemented with electro-optical sensors.
Tactical Operations Center (TOC)
The Tactical Operations Center (TOC) is manned by two operators. The connection to the other system elements takes place via radio link or fiber optic cable. In addition, the TOC has the data interfaces and communication options necessary for connection to higher-level management or information structures. This external connection can be real-time or non-real-time.
Launcher
The unmanned launcher has eight IRIS-T SL effectors (rockets) . They are started vertically to enable 360 degree coverage. The launcher is fully automatically leveled and ready to fire just ten minutes after entering the position. Combatting multiple targets at the same time is possible thanks to the rapid rate of fire. A reloading process takes about 15 minutes.
The launchers have all the necessary elements such as a weapon master computer, generator or antennas so that they can be set up up to 20 km away from the TOC.
Guided missile
The air defense system uses an enhanced version of the IRIS-T as an effector . This IRIS-T SL has an improved rocket motor, which is effective up to 25 km high and 40 km wide. In addition, there is the option of target instruction using GPS and target data updates during the flight via data link.
In the final approach, the target is captured by the infrared seeker head already tested at IRIS-T, which is supposed to be resistant to interference against active and passive countermeasures.
The basic version of the IRIS-T worn on aircraft has a unit price of around 400,000 euros. The price for an IRIS-T SL is still unknown, but should be significantly higher.
Other variants
IRIS-T SLS
Another air defense system exists for short ranges, the IRIS-T SLS (IRIS-T Surface-Launched Short Range). This system differs from the IRIS-T SLM in the guided missile. IRIS-T SLS is bought by Sweden. While SLS uses the unchanged air-to-air guided missile IRIS-T, the guided missile developed for SLM is the performance-enhanced version described.
distribution
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Sweden - The first IRIS-T SLS systems were delivered to Sweden in 2019. There it bears the local name RBS 98.
Web links
- Description on the manufacturer's website
- Description of the guided missile family IRIS-T / IRIS-T SLS / IRIS-T SL on the manufacturer's website, accessed on October 29, 2015
Individual evidence
- ^ Defense Technology Review 2/2014 - Military Aerospace Technology
- ↑ Nation Shield ( memento of the original from October 19, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Flight Revue
- ^ Defense Technology Review 2/2014 - Military Aerospace Technology
- ↑ European Security & Technology, April 2013 edition
- ↑ European Security & Technology
- ↑ European Security & Technology
- ^ Diehl Defense: IRIS-T SLS handed over to Swedish Air Defense Regiment (English)
