Taurus T
Taurus T
Cruise Missiles
Basic Information
Name
Taurus T
Designation
Taurus T
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Cruise Missiles
Manufacturer
Airbus Group, Saab
Date of Introduction
2010
Description
Taurus T is a special variant tailored to be released by tactical transport aircraft such as the C-130 Hercules or the Airbus A400M. These aircraft can be loaded with 12 Taurus T missiles to conduct attack missions at longer ranges than tactical fighter aircraft. The missiles are dropped through the transport aircraft's rear door. During early 2000s military operations the United States military demonstrated that long range bombers armed with tactical weapons are highly valuable. Taurus T would add this capability to the German Air Force and to other Air Forces that can't afford to acquire/operate bombers.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Cruise Missiles
Status
Cancelled
Origin
Germany, Sweden
Contractors
Airbus Group, Saab
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2010
Total Production
?
Variants
Variant 1
Taurus KEPD 350
Variant 2
Taurus CL
Variant 3
Taurus HPM
Variant 4
Taurus M
Variant 5
Taurus KEPD 350 L
Variant 6
Taurus T
Variant 7
Taurus Neo
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001100
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
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