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The '''Hammer missile''' ({{wp|Vietnamese language|Daoan}}: ''Búa'') is a family of {{wp|Short-range ballistic missile|short}} to {{wp|intermediate-range ballistic missile|intermediate}} range ballistic missiles developed by [[Daobac]] and operated by [[Daoan Congressional Republic Air Force]]. The missie was designed and manufactured by [[Mach Aerospace]] with certain components sourced from [[United Defense Systems]], a subsidiary of [[Tran International]]. The successful development and operation of the {{wp|RPS-420|Dragon 1}} {{wp|small-lift launch vehicle}} in 1975 by the [[Daobac Space Corporation|Daoan Aeronautical Institute]] sparked renewed interest among Daoan military planners to obtain a weapon platform with long-range strike capability as part of Daobac's strategy of {{wp|Deterrence theory|deterrence}}. Research and development of Daobac's ballistic missile program took place from 1978 with the first successful test launch taking place in 1986. To date there are five primary versions of the Hammer; the Mk.1, Mk.2, Mk.3A/B, Mk.4A/B & Mk.5, with each missile being an improvement from one another. The Mk.1 is the first {{wp|short-range ballistic missile}} (SRBM), the Mk.3B classified as a {{wp|medium-range ballistic missile}} (MRBM), the Mk.4 being the first Daoan MRBM capable of carrying a {{wp|multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle}} (MIRV) payload and the Mk.5 classified as a MIRV-capable {{wp|intermediate-range ballistic missile}} (IRBM). Current missiles in active use are the Mk.3B, Mk4A/B & Mk.5s, with all Mk.1 and Mk.2 having been decommissioned in 1998 and 2002 respectively. | The '''Hammer missile''' ({{wp|Vietnamese language|Daoan}}: ''Búa'') is a family of {{wp|Short-range ballistic missile|short}} to {{wp|intermediate-range ballistic missile|intermediate}} range ballistic missiles developed by [[Daobac]] and operated by [[Daoan Congressional Republic Air Force]]. The missie was designed and manufactured by [[Mach Aerospace]] with certain components sourced from [[United Defense Systems]], a subsidiary of [[Tran International]]. The successful development and operation of the {{wp|RPS-420|Dragon 1}} {{wp|small-lift launch vehicle}} in 1975 by the [[Daobac Space Corporation|Daoan Aeronautical Institute]] sparked renewed interest among Daoan military planners to obtain a weapon platform with long-range strike capability as part of Daobac's strategy of {{wp|Deterrence theory|deterrence}}. Research and development of Daobac's ballistic missile program took place from 1978 with the first successful test launch taking place in 1986. To date there are five primary versions of the Hammer; the Mk.1, Mk.2, Mk.3A/B, Mk.4A/B & Mk.5, with each missile being an improvement from one another. The Mk.1 is the first {{wp|short-range ballistic missile}} (SRBM), the Mk.3B classified as a {{wp|medium-range ballistic missile}} (MRBM), the Mk.4 being the first Daoan MRBM capable of carrying a {{wp|multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle}} (MIRV) payload and the Mk.5 classified as a MIRV-capable {{wp|intermediate-range ballistic missile}} (IRBM). Current missiles in active use are the Mk.3B, Mk4A/B & Mk.5s, with all Mk.1 and Mk.2 having been decommissioned in 1998 and 2002 respectively. | ||
== History == | |||
=== Origin === | |||
Daoan military planners have long envisioned to both have effective strategic & tactical {{wp|Preemptive war|first-strike}} and {{wp|Counterattack|retaliatory attack}} options in a military conflict with [[Yunxia]] or other major powers in the Kayatman & Ozerosi region. The advent of {{wp|ballistic missile}} technology in the mid 20th century provided nations with the ability to initiate mass-scale attacks against opponents through land, air and sea based platforms. However due to Daobac's limited budget it needed to prioritize in building up its conventional forces first before diverting funds towards a ballistic missile program. Advancements in rocketry and missile technologies through the [[Daobac Space Corporation|Daoan Aeronautical Institute]] and eventually the [[Daobac Space Corporation]], provided access to the [[Daobac Self-Defense Forces]] to explore and assess how to weaponize its domestically made missiles. Daoan ambitions for a submarine-launched ballistic missile program dates all the way back to 1965 when then Rear Admiral <INSERT NAME> first voiced his concern that with the rapid advancement in military technology Daobac's current conventional forces are not enough to deter a future attack from [[Yunxia]] or another potentially hostile state. The procurement of a ballistic missile platform would not only provide deterrence but it provides Daobac with the ability for a massive first or retaliatory strike against its adversaries. Due to Daobac's relatively small economy however priority was given to maturing Daobac's conventional forces. | |||
=== Research & development === | |||
It was not until 1978 when the Ministry of National Security approved a budget for the research and development of a ballistic missile program. In 1986 the program resulted in the creation of the [[Hammer (missile)|Hammer Mk.1]] {{wp|short-range ballistic missile}} (SRBM) which could be adopted into land and sea-based launch {{wp|weapon platform|platforms}}. | |||
=== Active service === | |||
== Versions == | |||
=== Overview === | |||
=== Hammer Mk.1 === | |||
=== Hammer Mk.2 === | |||
=== Hammer Mk.3A/B === | |||
=== Hammer Mk.4A/B === | |||
=== Hammer Mk.5 === | |||
== Operators == | |||
== Comparable missiles == | |||
Latest revision as of 10:26, 20 November 2024
| Hammer | |
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.jpg) A Hammer Mk.3 IRBM test launch in 2011 | |
| Type | Short-Range Ballistic Missile (Mk.1, Mk.2, Mk.3A) Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (Mk.3B, Mk.4A, Mk.4B) Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (Mk.5) Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (Mk.5) |
| Place of origin |  Daobac |
| Service history | |
| In service | Active |
| Used by | Daobac |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mach Aerospace |
| Manufacturer | Mach Aerospace United Defense Systems |
| Produced | 1980 - Present |
| Variants | 7 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 15 m (Mk.1) 21 m (Mk.2) 23 m (Mk.3A) 16 m (Mk.3B) 21 m (Mk.4A) 23 m (Mk.4B) 19 m (Mk.5) |
| Warhead | Thermobaric High-yield explosive Bunker buster Cluster munition Incendiary |
| Engine | Three-stage solid-fuel rocket engines |
| Propellant | NEPE-75 |
Operational range | Up to 5,500 km |
| Speed | Mach 24 |
Guidance system | Intertial GP20-B (SRBM, MRBM & IRBM) Astro-interntial guidance (SLBM) |
| Transport | Missile silo Ballistic missile submarine Mobile missile vehicle |
The Hammer missile (Daoan: Búa) is a family of short to intermediate range ballistic missiles developed by Daobac and operated by Daoan Congressional Republic Air Force. The missie was designed and manufactured by Mach Aerospace with certain components sourced from United Defense Systems, a subsidiary of Tran International. The successful development and operation of the Dragon 1 small-lift launch vehicle in 1975 by the Daoan Aeronautical Institute sparked renewed interest among Daoan military planners to obtain a weapon platform with long-range strike capability as part of Daobac's strategy of deterrence. Research and development of Daobac's ballistic missile program took place from 1978 with the first successful test launch taking place in 1986. To date there are five primary versions of the Hammer; the Mk.1, Mk.2, Mk.3A/B, Mk.4A/B & Mk.5, with each missile being an improvement from one another. The Mk.1 is the first short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), the Mk.3B classified as a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), the Mk.4 being the first Daoan MRBM capable of carrying a multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) payload and the Mk.5 classified as a MIRV-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). Current missiles in active use are the Mk.3B, Mk4A/B & Mk.5s, with all Mk.1 and Mk.2 having been decommissioned in 1998 and 2002 respectively.
History
Origin
Daoan military planners have long envisioned to both have effective strategic & tactical first-strike and retaliatory attack options in a military conflict with Yunxia or other major powers in the Kayatman & Ozerosi region. The advent of ballistic missile technology in the mid 20th century provided nations with the ability to initiate mass-scale attacks against opponents through land, air and sea based platforms. However due to Daobac's limited budget it needed to prioritize in building up its conventional forces first before diverting funds towards a ballistic missile program. Advancements in rocketry and missile technologies through the Daoan Aeronautical Institute and eventually the Daobac Space Corporation, provided access to the Daobac Self-Defense Forces to explore and assess how to weaponize its domestically made missiles. Daoan ambitions for a submarine-launched ballistic missile program dates all the way back to 1965 when then Rear Admiral <INSERT NAME> first voiced his concern that with the rapid advancement in military technology Daobac's current conventional forces are not enough to deter a future attack from Yunxia or another potentially hostile state. The procurement of a ballistic missile platform would not only provide deterrence but it provides Daobac with the ability for a massive first or retaliatory strike against its adversaries. Due to Daobac's relatively small economy however priority was given to maturing Daobac's conventional forces.
Research & development
It was not until 1978 when the Ministry of National Security approved a budget for the research and development of a ballistic missile program. In 1986 the program resulted in the creation of the Hammer Mk.1 short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) which could be adopted into land and sea-based launch platforms.