In early May 2018, the French Army fired a combat version of the 5th generation land combat missile MMP on its firing range at Canjeurs in the Alps at a remarkable range of over 5000m. Although the firing was executed in complex conditions (rain, wind and at a ground altitude of over 800m on a fleeting target with reduced signature), the missile hit the target right in the centre after a nominal flight. MBDA’s MMP has been qualified in June 2016 by the French Army which has been operating the missile since November 2017.
MMP (Missile Moyenne Portee) is the unique fifth generation land combat missile designed by MBDA for dismounted infantry as well as for integration on combat vehicles.
MMP possesses a next generation seeker and tandem warhead in addition to automatic seeker lock on and in-flight targeting and re-targeting.
MMP is a lightweight weapon system that delivers a high level of day and night, all-weather reconnaissance and identification capability. Its design includes the growth potential necessary for a future family of missiles designed for modern land combat scenarios and operations.
Other features of MMP include:
MMP digital missile
• Passive dual-band seeker (uncooled IR and colour TV channel)
• Firing on target designation with accurate flight path thanks to Inertial Measurement Unit
• Two-stage main propulsion system with soft launch and smokeless characteristics
• Multi-purpose tandem warhead capable of defeating 1,000 mm of RHA, 2,000 mm of concrete
• Maintenance free
MMP interactive firing post
• Fully digitised with embedded sensors
- Latest generation IR band 2 and day camera
- Laser range finder, GPS and digital magnetic compass
• Advanced ergonomics
• Modular architecture to facilitate integration on combat vehicles
MMP next generation training simulators
• Gunnery training simulator for indoor training based on enriched reality technology
• Combat firing simulator for tactical training in the field
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