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The '''M-20H''' is a Riysian unpowered, lightweight {{wp|laser-guided munition}}, created by the Shihab Design Bureau for {{wp|UCAV}}s. 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  
The '''M-20H''' is a Riysian unpowered, lightweight {{wp|laser-guided munition}}, created by the Shihab Design Bureau for {{wp|UCAV}}s. 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 {{wp|lock-on after launch}} (LOAL) capability and increased accuracy.


==Development==


With a weight of less than 27 kilograms, a variety of available payloads, and the ability to attack moving targets, it is especially suitable for low-capacity UAVs like the Qarsan.
Originally, the Shihab SMD-20 Sijjil tactical missile, a Riysian equivalent to the {{wp|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.

Revision as of 23:29, 17 January 2021

M-20H
M-20h.png
An M-20H under the wing of a MATAR MTBT2 Qarsan.
TypePrecision guided munition
Place of origin Riysa
Service history
In service2014-current
Used byRiysian Arab Aerospace Force
Production history
Designed2012-2014
ManufacturerShihab Design Bureau
Unit cost$30,000 (export, M-20H)
$35,000 (export, M-20H1)
Produced2014-present
Specifications
Weight27 kg (60 lb)
Length1,000 mm (39 in)
Diameter180 mm (7.1 in)

Maximum firing range500 m - 8 km (M-20H)
500 m - 14 km (M-20H1)
Warhead13.5 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.