Thunder (missile)
Topic: Engineering
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| Thunder | |
|---|---|
| Type | Precision-Guided Munition |
| Place of origin | United Arab Emirates / South Africa |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2021–present |
| Used by | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Halcon Systems / Denel Dynamics |
| Manufacturer | Halcon Systems |
| Variants | See Variants |
Thunder formerly known as p3 (Air-launched missile) is a family of Precision-Guided Munition guided by Global Positioning System and laser-guided pointing, manufactured by Halcon Systems a subsidiary of EDGE Group.[1]
Variants
- THUNDER P31
- THUNDER P32
- THUNDER P4
Users
United Arab Emirates In 2021, Halcon signed with United Arab Emirates Air Force to deliver Thunder system and Desert Sting to the armed forces worth $880 million (AED3.2 billion)[2]
References
- ↑ "HALCON from UAE has developed P2 Desert Sting and P3 Thunder precision-guided munitions | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army". https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/halcon_from_uae_has_developed_p2_desert_sting_and_p3_thunder_precision-guided_munitions.html.
- ↑ "UAE Armed Forces buys EDGE’s precision-guided weapons for $880m" (in en). 2021-11-15. https://arab.news/gex4e.
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