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LAHAT | |
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LAHAT ATGM quad pack for helicopters |
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Type | ATGM |
Place of origin | Israel |
Service history | |
In service | 1992–present |
Used by | Israel, India, Germany |
Unit cost | $20,000 (1999) |
Specifications | |
Weight | 13.0 kg [1] |
Length | 97.5 cm |
Diameter | 105 mm [1] |
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Warhead | Tandem HEAT |
Warhead weight | 4.5 kg |
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Operational range |
8000 m[1] |
Speed | 285–300 m/s |
Guidance system |
Semi-Active Laser Homing[1] |
Launch platform |
105–120 mm smooth bore |
LAHAT has a semi-active laser guidance system, capable of both direct and indirect laser designation—the target can be laser-designated by the launching platform (e.g. firing tank) or other platform (e.g. another tank, helicopter, UAV, or forward scouting team), requiring minimal exposure in the firing position. With a low launch signature, the missile’s trajectory can be set to match either (top attack) armoured fighting vehicle, warship, or helicopter gunship (direct attack) engagements.
It has a range of 8 km when launched from a ground platform, and up to 13 km, when deployed from high elevation. The missile hits the target at an accuracy of 0.7 meter CEP and an angle of over 30 degrees, providing effective penetration of up to 800 mm of armor steel with its tandem warhead to deal with add-on reactive armor.[1] LAHAT might also carry embedded active protection system countermeasure capabilities. In any tank the LAHAT is stowed like other rounds in the ammunition rack, and handled just like any other type of ammunition.
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