ADM-114 Caçador SAM
| ADM-114 Caçador | |
|---|---|
 A ADM-114M Caçador II being launched during exercises. | |
| Type | Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) |
| Place of origin |  Inyursta
 Merick Isles |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1979-present |
| Used by | Inyurstan Navy
Mericki Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Naveyelle Systems Inc. Aloyceum Ship Works |
| Designed | 1975 |
| Manufacturer | Naveyelle Systems Inc. |
| Produced | 1979-present |
| Specifications | |
Detonation mechanism | Impact |
| Propellant | Solid Fuel Propellant |
Operational range |
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| Flight ceiling | 24,000m (~80,000ft) |
| Speed | Mach 3.2 |
Guidance system | Semi-Active Radar Guidance, Terminal Infrared (M models) |
The ADM-114 Caçador is a medium-range surface-to-air missile developed by Inyursta and the Merick Isles in the mid-late 70's. It was initially fielded in part as a ground-based system, however this was later replaced in the service of both armies. It's naval counter-part remains in service with the navies of both nations.
Development
In its early days, the ADM-114 was intended to be a medium range air defense missile to be deployed by ground based systems. The originalcADM-114 system was deployed in TEL's which carried three missiles each, however the original road-mobile system was short lived and replaced by a number of more effective systems, mainly the MIM-104 Patriot.
Despite the relative ineffectiveness of the ground-based system, the modified ADM-114 was adapted to ships of both Inyursta and the Merick Isles to fit with the Mk-13 arm launcher system in place of the SM-1 missile. Here, the missile proved useful enough to continue domestic production and upgrades.
Variants
ADM-114A Caçador; the first ship-mounted system, installed on Inyurstan Chévaliare-class frigates and mid/late Cold War vessels of the Merick Isles.
ADM-114E Super Caçador; an upgrade with an improved seeker for better accuracy and improved propellant type for better range. Entered service 1986.
ADM-114M Caçador II; a complete overhaul which added a terminal infrared seeker, improved rocket booster and insensitive warhead munitions to safeguard against accidental detonation. Included a roughly 30% increase in operational range. Entered service 1998.
ADM-114M-VL Caçador V; a modification to allow the missile to be fit to the Mk-41 VLS system. Entered service 2010.