THAAD
THAAD
Area Air Defenses
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Basic Information
Name
THAAD
Designation
THAAD
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Area Air Defenses
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
The Theater High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is a ground based system designed to destroy a wide variety of theater ballistic missiles. The THAAD consists of a hit-to-kill missile, radar; launcher, and BMC3 (Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications) system. The THAAD system provides the first capability against long-range ballistic missiles. It will be capable of counter such missiles at long ranges avoiding the effects of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) payloads on battlefield troops and civilian populations.
Ground Specifications
Range
200.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Area Air Defenses
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
May 28, 2008
Total Production
17
Unitary Cost
USD $1.5 billion
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Max Detection Range
250 kilometer
Performance — Target's Max Altitude
150 kilometer
Performance — Weapon Max Range
200 kilometer
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Ballistic Missiles: THAAD-Interceptor (72)
Item 2
Missile Launchers: THAAD-launcher (9)
Item 3
Radar Systems: AN/TPY-2 (1)
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Air Defense
Land > Air Defense
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000509
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (3)
United States
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
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