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Archive for October, 2007

The RT-2UTTH «Topol-M» (Russian: РТ-2УТТХ «Тополь-М») is the most recent intercontinental ballistic missile to be deployed by Russia, and the first to be developed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. In its Russian designation РТ stands for “ракета твердотопливная” (”solid fuel rocket”), while УТТХ - for “улучшенные тактико-технические характеристики” (”improved tactical and technical characteristics”). It has been assigned the NATO reporting name SS-27. “Topol” (тополь) in Russian means “poplar”. Read the rest of this entry »

The Have Nap was a development of the Israeli Popeye missile, the AGM-142 is a joint project between Lockheed Martin and the Israeli company Rafael. The weapon is designed for precision attack against large targets from stand off ranges. The missile is powered by a single stage solid rocket. An inertial guidance system pilots the missile towards the target; for terminal homing the pilot can control the missile directly via an INS and data link, aiming via either a television or imaging infrared seeker depending on the missile model. It is not necessary for the launching aircraft to direct the missile - control can be passed to another platform whilst the firing aircraft escapes the area. There are two choices of warhead, a 340 kg (750 lb) blast/fragmentation or 360 kg (800 lb) penetrator. Read the rest of this entry »