Tulpar firing trials expand Hitfact Mk II platform options
Firing trials of the Tulpar and Leonardo Hitfact Mk II combination follow an integration programme covering mechanical, electrical, electronic and software interfaces.
MBDA has disclosed detail of Enforcer (KFK) - a new low-cost 86mm shoulder-launched precision effects capability for the dismounted infantryman.
It is designed to engage lightly armoured static and moving targets, and targets behind cover.
Enforcer is a lock-on before launch, fire-and-forget disposable guided munition with an all up weight (munition and launch tube) of less than 9kg. It was first announced as a concept at Farnborough in 2010.
The new munition, housed in a rectangular launch tube assembly features a multi-effects warhead (penetration/blast/fragmentation) manufactured by TDW (part of MBDA) and is powered by a two-stage eject/boost rocket motor, manufactured
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Firing trials of the Tulpar and Leonardo Hitfact Mk II combination follow an integration programme covering mechanical, electrical, electronic and software interfaces.
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