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Umkhonto Block 2

Umkhonto Block 2

Surface-to-Air Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
Umkhonto Block 2
Designation
Umkhonto Block 2
Alternate Designation
Umkhonto-IR Mk2
Equipment Type
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
Denel Dynamics
Date of Introduction
2010
Description

The Umkhonto Block 2 infrared-guided missile can engage up to four airborne targets simultaneously at ranges of up to 15 kilometers and altitudes of up to 8,000 meters. The guidance system leverages the mid-course guidance based on the Inertial Navigation System (INS) and the infrared seeker used at the end game adding a data link which comes in handy against highly maneuverable targets at long ranges. The data link feeds the Block 2 missile with target's course updates provided by a surface radar before the end game. This way the target has very little chance to elude the Umkhonto Block 2 missile. The Mach 2 Umkhonto Block 2 missile can fly 8,000 meters in just 18 seconds. Compared to Block 1, the Block 2 features the same warhead but has longer range and is larger and heavier. The Block 2 missile is currently in service with the Navies of South Africa and Finland.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 2469.6 km/h
Range 15.0 km
Wingspan 500.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As Umkhonto-IR Mk2
Origin South Africa
Contractor Denel Dynamics
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2010
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter 180 millimeter
Dimensions — Launch Unit Length 3,800 millimeter
Dimensions — Length 3,320 millimeter
Dimensions — Wingspan 500 millimeter
Mass — Warhead 23 kilogram
Mass — Weight 135 kilogram
Performance — Max Range 15,000 meter
Performance — Target's Max Altitude 8,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed 2 mach
Variants
Variant 1 Umkhonto
Variant 2 Umkhonto Block 2
Variant 3 Umkhonto-R
Details
Country of Origin South Africa
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
500 m
Height
Weight
Operators (3)
South Africa
Algeria
Finland
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