HAS-250 is UAE first designed all-weather, long range, anti-ship cruise missile that is made to defend naval and coastal targets.[1] Guided by active radar homing, Global Positioning System and inertial guidance system. HAS-250 is under development by Halcon Systems in Abu Dhabi.[2] Has-250 is expected to enter service with the United Arab Emirates Navy to replace of current[timeframe?] inventory of Exocet anti-ship missile.[citation needed]
| HAS-250 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship missile Surface-to-surface missile |
| Place of origin | United Arab Emirates/South Africa |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Halcon Systems |
| Manufacturer | Halcon Systems |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) |
| Length | 5.4 m (17 ft 9 in) |
| Diameter | 43.5 cm (1 ft 5.1 in) |
| Warhead | 200 kg (440 lb) |
| Engine | Solid propellant engine HS-350 turbojet engine |
Operational range | 250 km (160 mi; 130 nmi) |
| Flight altitude | Sea-skimming |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.8 987 km/h (613 mph; 533 kn) |
Guidance system | active radar homing, Inertial guidance and GPS guidance |
References
edit- ^ "HALCON Unveils First Anti-Ship Cruise Missile at IDEX 2021". www.businesswire.com. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "HALCON from UAE has developed the HAS-250 first local-made anti-ship cruise missile". Navy Recognition. Retrieved 2022-06-21.