AFDS
AFDS
Standoff Weapons
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
AFDS
Designation
AFDS
Alternate Designation
Autonomous Free-flight Dispenser System, DWS39
Equipment Type
Standoff Weapons
Manufacturer
Airbus Group
Date of Introduction
—
Description
The AFDS (Autonomous Free-flight Dispenser System) is an autonomous standoff guided weapon armed with submunitions. It is a non-powered, fire and forget, gliding weapon capable of reaching targets at 10 km released from low altitude and 20 km released from medium/high altitude. This weapon was developed for Sweden's JAS-39 Gripen aircraft under the DWS-39 designation. It is being certified for use on other aircraft.
Ground Specifications
Range
20.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Standoff Weapons
Status
Active
Also Known As
Autonomous Free-flight Dispenser System, DWS39
Origin
Germany
Contractor
Airbus Group
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Max Range
20,000 meter
Performance — Min Range
10,000 meter
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001101
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Sweden
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