Brimstone 3: MMW Radar Dual-Guided Anti-Armor Missile
Brimstone 3 is MBDA’s 12 km-range air-to-surface anti-armor missile with MMW radar and laser dual guidance. A single aircraft volley of 3 rounds engages 3 separate armored vehicles simultaneously. Brimstone 2’s success in Ukraine gave the Mk3 export momentum.
MMW Radar: Fire-and-Forget
Brimstone’s MMW seeker operates in autonomous search-and-engage mode. The pilot fires at a general coordinate; the missile scans for armored vehicles and prioritizes targets; laser guidance adds terminal accuracy. This fire-and-forget capability adds operational depth to F-16, Typhoon, and Apache operators.
Multiple-Target Engagement
Three Brimstones from one aircraft target three separate vehicles. A single pass disperses an entire tank formation. This was employed against Russian armor in urban areas in Ukraine.
Teknik Özellikler
| Özellik | Değer |
|---|---|
| Type | Air-to-surface anti-armor missile |
| Guidance | MMW active radar + laser |
| Range | ~12 km |
| Diameter | 180mm |
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Multi-target | 3 separate targets per single volley |
| Platforms | Typhoon, Tornado, Apache, Wildcat |
Kullanıcı Ülkeler
| Ülke | Detay |
|---|---|
| UK | Typhoon — operational |
| Ukraine | UK-supplied; actively used |
| Saudi Arabia | On Tornado |
Türk Muadili
ROKETSAN UMTAS is an 8+ km dual-guided (TV+IIR) air-to-surface missile. Compared to Brimstone’s MMW fire-and-forget mode and multi-target capability, UMTAS relies on line-of-sight guidance.
