CCT-12
| CCT-12 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Short-range air-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | Blackhelm Confederacy |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Blackhelm Confederate Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Riverstone |
| Unit cost | $250-300k |
| Produced | 2013- |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 2.738 metres (107.8 in) |
Detonation mechanism | Laser proximity fuse |
| Engine | Solid-fuel rocket |
| Wingspan | 0.64 metres (25 in) |
Operational range | 30 km |
Guidance system | Infrared homing |
Launch platform | Combat aircraft |
The CCT-12 is a short-range air-to-air missile developed by Riverstone that entered service in 2013.
Design
The CCT-12 missile is fitted with a dual-color seeker, featuring 70-degree look angle with 40 degrees per second track rate, as well as advanced maneuverability achieved by meticulous tweaking of the flight controls aerodynamics. The CCT-12 is also capable of being appointed by the aircraft's radar or the HMD helmet.
Development
Riverstone presented the CCT-12 to the Blackhelm Conferate High Command in 2007 to replace the Soviet missiles then in service. The missile uses the main structure of the fuselage, the warhead and proximity fuze and impact of the R-73, the rest being completely new. The new dual-band sensor (UV and IR) has 80% of nationalization, with great capability against countermeasures, high off-boresight capability (up to 90 degrees) with a very high speed browser and can be pointed at the target by radar at the pilot's helmet or perform autonomous search. The autopilot is programmed to monitor the type "lag pursuit" in a frontal engagement similar to the Python-4.
The canard configuration is of type double, composed of four fixed canards, followed by four mobile canards and two fins to control longitudinal spin. The withdrawal of rollerons suggests that the missile has a digital autopilot system that is necessary for high-speed missiles. The actuator has twice the power of the actuators of the Alpha model and can pull 60 g's. The engine will have new propellant "smokeless" increased the range up to 50% with boost from two stages that burn for six seconds. The pilot can choose the type of mode of operation according to the threat, optimizing performance for each target. The infrared thermographic camera sensor of Indium antimonide and lead telluride has six elements with large search range. The missile can be considered the Fourth Generation, with much lower price than similar ones on the market. The estimated cost is $250–300 thousand.
The project was started in 2005 with the pre-series production is planned for the second half of 2008, with testing and approval by the end of 2008. The operation is scheduled for 2009. Project CCT-12 received a budget of $3 million in 2006. Also in 2006 was completed the eighth stage of the project (11 in total). The conclusion of the eleventh phase is expected for October 2008.
In November 2008, three ground firing trial were conducted at the Riverstone Sacrament facility, the tests were part of the stage of proof requirements and were successful.
Operational History
CCT-12 missiles were used to great effect in air to air engagements against the Belkan Air Force during the recent Lorecian War. Additionally, at least one kill was confirmed of a Terre Azuran UAV during the peace keeping operation in that country.
