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{{Infobox Weapon
{{Infobox Weapon
|is_missile=yes
|is_missile=yes
|name= Areiva Arpón
|name= Arpione
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|caption=
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|origin= {{flag|Temuair}}
|origin= {{flag|Luminerra}}
|type=Land and ship based anti-aircraft missile
|type=Land and ship based anti-aircraft missile
|used_by= [[Armed Forces of the Temuair Empire]]
|used_by= [[Lumenic Legion]]
|manufacturer= [[Areiva]]
|manufacturer= [[Vaccari]]
|unit_cost=
|unit_cost=
|production_date=  
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|service= 1998 -  
|service= 2005 -  
|engine=  
|engine=  
|weight= 320 kg (707 lbs)
|weight= 320 kg (707 lbs)
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The '''Areiva Arpón''' (English: ''Harpoon'') is a mediuem range anti-aircraft missile produced by [[Areiva]] of [[Temuair]]. It is intended to be used as part of an distributed and networked air-defense system, or as part of a vessels air defense system. The Arpón missile system is designed to provide cover for maneuvering forces, and protects high-value assets and mass population centers. The missile is able to engage hostile aircraft, {{wpl|Unmanned aerial vehicle|UAV drones}} and {{wpl|cruise missiles}}. It is utilized by several land based mobile and static emplacements, and also aboard the [[Imperial Navy of Temuair|Imperial Navy's]] [[Pravat-class]] corvette. 
The '''Vaccari Arpione''' (English: ''Harpoon'') is a medium range anti-aircraft missile produced by [[Vaccari]] of [[Luminerra]]. It is intended to be used as part of an distributed and networked air-defense system, or as part of a vessels air defense system. The Arpione missile system is designed to provide cover for maneuvering forces, and protects high-value assets and mass population centers. The missile is able to engage hostile aircraft, {{wpl|Unmanned aerial vehicle|UAV drones}} and {{wpl|cruise missiles}}.  


==History and development==
==History and development==


The Areiva Arpón missile was designed to fill the medium to long range interception role for the Imperial military. From its onset the program called for a low cost missile designed to enrage enemy aircraft, UAV's and cruise missiles, and be able to intercept these targets at 100 km or further.  
The Arpione missile was designed to fill the medium to long range interception role for the Imperial military. From its onset the program called for a low cost missile designed to enrage enemy aircraft, UAV's and cruise missiles, and be able to intercept these targets at 100 km or further.  


Testing began in 1990 and a successful ground based launch was carried out utilizing a decommissioned MIM-23 Hawk missile launcher in 1995. By 1998, testing was completed and the missile was ready for production.
Testing began in 2000 and a successful ground based launch was carried out utilizing a decommissioned [[Vaccari Corvo|TIM-67 Corvo]] missile launcher in 2002. By 2005, testing was completed and the missile was ready for production.


==Operational History==
==Operational History==
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==Variants==
==Variants==


All of the follow are part of the Arpón missile system  Used in conjunction with the Graymayre-T345 three dimensional X-band radar system, with the missiles active seeking allowing it to seek its target autonomously in terminal phase. Radar detection range is 150 km with the capability to track and enrage 72 independent targets. The Graymayre-T345 requires a crew of two and can be set up in less than 15 minutes. In 2012, a new system by [[Nuadhaich]] equipped with a laser rangefinder and a TV-camera, as well as an upgraded thermographic camera was delivered and allows for the missiles to be fired passively.   
All of the follow are part of the Arpione missile system  Used in conjunction with the Graymayre-T345 three dimensional X-band radar system, with the missiles active seeking allowing it to seek its target autonomously in terminal phase. Radar detection range is 150 km with the capability to track and enrage 72 independent targets. The Graymayre-T345 requires a crew of two and can be set up in less than 15 minutes. In 2012, a new system by [[Elettronica Consolidata di Luminerra|ECONLU]] equipped with a laser rangefinder and a TV-camera, as well as an upgraded thermographic camera was delivered and allows for the missiles to be fired passively.   


===Land based===
===Land based===


* '''Arpón-E''': The designation given to the stationary, emplaced weapons system.  
* '''TIM-08''': The designation given to the stationary, emplaced weapons system.  
* '''Arpón-VATEM''': Version of the missile fitted to the [[Aisling Motor Corporation]] {{wpl|URO VAMTAC|AMC VATEM}} in Aisling service
* '''MIM-08-1''': Version of the missile fitted to 4x4 vehicles such as the [[Iveco LMV|Contare]]
* '''Arpón-M''': Mobile version generally mounted on a 6x6 truck chassis
* '''MIM-08-2''': Mobile version generally mounted on a 6x6 truck chassis, including the {{wpl|Iveco ACTL|Mulo}}
* '''Arpón-UCV''': Proposal for mounting the Arpón system on the [[Unified Combat Vehicle]] chassis.


===Naval===
===Naval===


* '''Arpón-N''': Missile used by the Imperial Navy on several vessels.
* '''NIM-08''': Missile used by vessels of the [[Lumenic Armada]]


==Arpón Battery==
==Arpón Battery==
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* 12 launchers, stationary or mobile
* 12 launchers, stationary or mobile
* 4 {{wpl|AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel|A/MRA-98}} 3 three dimensional X-band radar systems, radars can be located up to 25 km from the firing unit
* 4 {{wpl|AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel|A/MRA-98}} 3 three dimensional X-band radar systems, radars can be located up to 25 km from the firing unit
* 4 mobile Nuadhaich electro-optical sensor systems
* 4 mobile ECONLU electro-optical sensor systems
* 4 Fire Control Center vehicles
* 4 Fire Control Center vehicles


==Operators==
==Operators==
* {{Flag|Temuair}}
* {{Flag|Luminerra}}
** All three branches of the [[Armed Forces of the Temuair Empire]] operate the Arpón missile.
** All three branches of the [[Armed Forces of the Temuair Empire]] operate the Arpione missile.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 23:15, 30 November 2020

Arpione
TypeLand and ship based anti-aircraft missile
Place of origin Luminerra
Service history
In service2005 -
Used byLumenic Legion
Production history
ManufacturerVaccari
Specifications
Weight320 kg (707 lbs)
Length4.5 m (180 in)
Diameter254 mm (10 in)
WarheadBlast-fragmentation warhead

Operational
range
120+ km
SpeedMach 2 (680 m/s)
Guidance
system
DNAV, Ku band active radar seeker
Launch
platform
Static and mobile land based systems, naval vessels

The Vaccari Arpione (English: Harpoon) is a medium range anti-aircraft missile produced by Vaccari of Luminerra. It is intended to be used as part of an distributed and networked air-defense system, or as part of a vessels air defense system. The Arpione missile system is designed to provide cover for maneuvering forces, and protects high-value assets and mass population centers. The missile is able to engage hostile aircraft, UAV drones and cruise missiles.

History and development

The Arpione missile was designed to fill the medium to long range interception role for the Imperial military. From its onset the program called for a low cost missile designed to enrage enemy aircraft, UAV's and cruise missiles, and be able to intercept these targets at 100 km or further.

Testing began in 2000 and a successful ground based launch was carried out utilizing a decommissioned TIM-67 Corvo missile launcher in 2002. By 2005, testing was completed and the missile was ready for production.

Operational History

Variants

All of the follow are part of the Arpione missile system Used in conjunction with the Graymayre-T345 three dimensional X-band radar system, with the missiles active seeking allowing it to seek its target autonomously in terminal phase. Radar detection range is 150 km with the capability to track and enrage 72 independent targets. The Graymayre-T345 requires a crew of two and can be set up in less than 15 minutes. In 2012, a new system by ECONLU equipped with a laser rangefinder and a TV-camera, as well as an upgraded thermographic camera was delivered and allows for the missiles to be fired passively.

Land based

  • TIM-08: The designation given to the stationary, emplaced weapons system.
  • MIM-08-1: Version of the missile fitted to 4x4 vehicles such as the Contare
  • MIM-08-2: Mobile version generally mounted on a 6x6 truck chassis, including the Mulo

Naval

Arpón Battery

  • 12 launchers, stationary or mobile
  • 4 A/MRA-98 3 three dimensional X-band radar systems, radars can be located up to 25 km from the firing unit
  • 4 mobile ECONLU electro-optical sensor systems
  • 4 Fire Control Center vehicles

Operators

Gallery