THAAD-Interceptor
THAAD-Interceptor
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
THAAD-Interceptor
Designation
THAAD-Interceptor
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems
Date of Introduction
2007
Description
The Theater High-Altitude Area Defense Interceptor consists of a kill vehicle and a booster. The kill vehicle is powered by the Divert and Attitude Control System (DACS) and provides high maneuverability to successfully achieve the hit-to-kill interception with the incoming ballistic missile. The kill vehicle also contains a state-of-the-art guidance system to successfully intercept short and medium range ballistic missiles. The THAAD flight-testing series will be carried out between 2004 and 2009. The initial operational capability is expected in 2007. The missile will be manufactured at Lockheed-Martin's facilities in Troy, Alabama.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
9878.4 km/h
Range
200.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
Lockheed Martin*, BAE Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2007
Total Production
1,508
Unitary Cost
USD $14 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
370 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
6.2 meter
Mass — Weight
900 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
200 kilometer
Performance — Target's Max Altitude
150 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed
8 mach
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001057
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.2 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (3)
United States
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
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