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| service = | | service = 2002-Present | ||
| used_by = [[Acrea]] | | used_by = [[Acrea]] | ||
| wars = [[Zemplen War]] | | wars = [[Zemplen War]] | ||
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| designer = Kobalt-Zeiss AG <br> NordEX Försvarssystemet AB | | designer = Kobalt-Zeiss AG <br> NordEX Försvarssystemet AB | ||
| design_date = | | design_date = 1995-2002 | ||
| manufacturer = NordEX Försvarssystemet AB | | manufacturer = NordEX Försvarssystemet AB | ||
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| production_date = | | production_date = 2002-present | ||
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| engine = Solid-propellant rocket motor | | engine = Solid-propellant rocket motor | ||
| speed = 450 m/s (top attack) <br> 550 m/s (top speed) | | speed = 450 m/s (top attack) <br> 550 m/s (top speed) | ||
| guidance = Semi-active laser homing <br> MMW radar seeker <br> Passive Infrared CCD guidance | | guidance = Semi-active laser homing <br> MMW radar seeker <br> Passive Infrared CCD guidance | ||
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The '''M/A-116 PARS''' is an {{wp|Air-to-surface missile|air-to-ground missile}} designed and manufactured by Kobalt-Zeiss AG and NordEX Försvarssystemet AB. The PARS was designed to replace the [[M/A-115 | The '''M/A-116 PARS''' is an {{wp|Air-to-surface missile|air-to-ground missile}} designed and manufactured by Kobalt-Zeiss AG and NordEX Försvarssystemet AB. The PARS was designed to replace the [[M/A-115 CATO]] as an anti-tank armament primarily for helicopters. The PARS can be used either as a constantly guided missile via laser guidance, or it can be launched as a fire-and-forget missile using either passive infrared guidance or a millimeter wave radar seeker, depending on the variant, and can be employed in both direct attack and top attack modes. The missile can be fired in rapid salvoes, up to one missile every half second though rate of fire is naturally restricted by the target engagement process. Its multi-mission capability is limited; the PARS is only available with anti-tank warheads and is not intended to be launched from any platform other than ground mounts or helicopters. | ||
== Design == | == Design == | ||
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== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
* '''M/A-116A:''' Original production model using a dual mode seeker head enabling either semi-active laser guidance or fire-and-forget capability with a MMW radar | * '''M/A-116A:''' Original production model using a dual mode seeker head enabling either semi-active laser guidance or fire-and-forget capability with a MMW radar | ||
* '''M/A-116B:''' | * '''M/A-116B:''' 2005-series model introducing a passive infrared fire-and-forget guidance system to replace the MMW radar in dual mode seeker heads | ||
* '''M/A-116E:''' Improved tandem shaped charge HEAT warhead for improved performance against reactive armour, introduced in early 2007 and retrofitted onto older missiles | |||
== Operators == | == Operators == | ||
Latest revision as of 00:46, 13 September 2022
| M/A-116 PARS | |
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| Type | Fire-and-forget air-to-ground missile |
| Place of origin |  Acrea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2002-Present |
| Used by | Acrea |
| Wars | Zemplen War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Kobalt-Zeiss AG NordEX Försvarssystemet AB |
| Designed | 1995-2002 |
| Manufacturer | NordEX Försvarssystemet AB |
| Produced | 2002-present |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 49 kg (108 lb) |
| Length | 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Diameter | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Effective firing range |
|
Detonation mechanism | Direct impact |
| Engine | Solid-propellant rocket motor |
| Speed | 450 m/s (top attack) 550 m/s (top speed) |
Guidance system | Semi-active laser homing MMW radar seeker Passive Infrared CCD guidance |
The M/A-116 PARS is an air-to-ground missile designed and manufactured by Kobalt-Zeiss AG and NordEX Försvarssystemet AB. The PARS was designed to replace the M/A-115 CATO as an anti-tank armament primarily for helicopters. The PARS can be used either as a constantly guided missile via laser guidance, or it can be launched as a fire-and-forget missile using either passive infrared guidance or a millimeter wave radar seeker, depending on the variant, and can be employed in both direct attack and top attack modes. The missile can be fired in rapid salvoes, up to one missile every half second though rate of fire is naturally restricted by the target engagement process. Its multi-mission capability is limited; the PARS is only available with anti-tank warheads and is not intended to be launched from any platform other than ground mounts or helicopters.
Design
Propulsion
Control
Warhead
Variants
- M/A-116A: Original production model using a dual mode seeker head enabling either semi-active laser guidance or fire-and-forget capability with a MMW radar
- M/A-116B: 2005-series model introducing a passive infrared fire-and-forget guidance system to replace the MMW radar in dual mode seeker heads
- M/A-116E: Improved tandem shaped charge HEAT warhead for improved performance against reactive armour, introduced in early 2007 and retrofitted onto older missiles