M-20H
| M-20H | |
|---|---|
 An M-20H under the wing of a MATAR MTBT2 Qarsan. | |
| Type | Precision guided munition |
| Place of origin |  Riysa |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2014-current |
| Used by | Riysian Arab Aerospace Force |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2012-2014 |
| Manufacturer | Shihab Design Bureau |
| Unit cost | $30,000 (export, M-20H) $35,000 (export, M-20H1) |
| Produced | 2014-present |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 27 kg (60 lb) |
| Length | 1,000 mm (39 in) |
| Diameter | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Maximum firing range | 500 m - 8 km (M-20H) 500 m - 14 km (M-20H1) |
| Warhead | 13.5 kg high-explosive (M) 11.6 kg thermobaric (FGh) 8 kg tandem-charge (MD) |
Guidance system | Semi-active laser homing (SALH) |
| Accuracy | <3 m CEP (estimated 1 m) |
| References | |
The M-20H is a Riysian unpowered, lightweight laser-guided munition, created by the Shihab Design Bureau for UCAVs. Derived from Shihab's SMD-20 Sijjil air-to-surface missile, the M-20 was specifically developed to arm the MATAR MTBT2 Qarsan UCAV in partnership with MATAR. Since then it has been adapted as a standard armament for all other Riysian UCAVs, and is claimed to be highly accurate against fast moving and stationary targets. In 2019, an upgraded version adding GPS/INS guidance entered production, offering lock-on after launch (LOAL) capability and increased accuracy.
Development
Originally, the Shihab SMD-20 Sijjil tactical missile, a Riysian equivalent to the AGM-114 Hellfire, was meant to be integrated onto MATAR's Qarsan combat drone. However, with a weight of 50 kilograms, the missile turned out to be too heavy for the drone's wings.