The Akeron MP (Akeron Moyenne Portée) is a fifth-generation cruise missile. The missile was developed by the French branch of the multinational MBDA. The Akeron MP can be used to attack armoured vehicles, stationary objects and uncovered live forces.
The Akeron MP missile was unveiled to the public at the Dubai Airshow in 2021.
Basic known data:
- Older designation: MMP (Missile Moyenne Portée).
- Start of development: 2009
- Mock-up presented at Eurosatory 2014
- Start of tests: 2015
- delivery of the first series announced on 29.11.2017
- operational range: 150 to 5000 m
- Choice of missile flight level just above the surface for a frontal attack, or from the upper hemisphere for a tower ceiling attack
- weight of the PTWS: 15 kg
- length of the PTWS: 1,3 m
- calibre of the SAM: 140 mm
- the warhead allows attacking armoured vehicles and uncovered live forces
- Warhead weight: 2.1 kg
- warhead diameter: 115 mm
- end guidance by thermal sensors
- armour penetration: 1000 mm
- concrete penetration: 2000 mm
The French branch of MBDA is also developing an extended range version: the Akeron LP (Akeron Longue Portée).
Source:
https://www.mbda-systems.com/product/akeron-mp/
https://www.valka.cz/FRA-EBRC-Jaguar-t215245
Otočné odpalovací zařízení s raketami Akeron a kulometem, umístěné na střeše vozidla Renault Sherpa.
The Akeron MP missile was unveiled to the public at the Dubai Airshow in 2021.
Basic known data:
- Older designation: MMP (Missile Moyenne Portée).
- Start of development: 2009
- Mock-up presented at Eurosatory 2014
- Start of tests: 2015
- delivery of the first series announced on 29.11.2017
- operational range: 150 to 5000 m
- Choice of missile flight level just above the surface for a frontal attack, or from the upper hemisphere for a tower ceiling attack
- weight of the PTWS: 15 kg
- length of the PTWS: 1,3 m
- calibre of the SAM: 140 mm
- the warhead allows attacking armoured vehicles and uncovered live forces
- Warhead weight: 2.1 kg
- warhead diameter: 115 mm
- end guidance by thermal sensors
- armour penetration: 1000 mm
- concrete penetration: 2000 mm
The French branch of MBDA is also developing an extended range version: the Akeron LP (Akeron Longue Portée).
Source:
https://www.mbda-systems.com/product/akeron-mp/
https://www.valka.cz/FRA-EBRC-Jaguar-t215245
Otočné odpalovací zařízení s raketami Akeron a kulometem, umístěné na střeše vozidla Renault Sherpa.