What else to config other than guidance algo and range reach? M1 already got the booster config due to such high range coverage. All 3 have general kv+booster config anyway. Most likely the hypersonic config from the AD missiles is used here somewhat, the slightly tapered motor casing of the 3rd. Won't be much else noticeable change hopefully.
For LRSAM (IAC), VLS compatibility is an additional factor, as a two-stage weapon. Look at the iterations VLSRSAM-VLS has had to go through for weight reduction.
Weight for most part is concentrated in that heavy booster which give it Initial hypersonic speed, it's a 2 stage missile..... The weight of the main interceptor itself is less between 1200 & 1300 kg compared to 40N6E 1,893 Kg.
High Speed is necessary for closing the distance fast between interceptor & target at longer ranges period...... The more time it takes , less are the chance of a successful interception. Most modern SAM have terminal Hypersonic engagement speed even against aircrafts including Barak-8 with Mach 7+ & no system is pin point accurate which is mitigated to large part by the size of the warhead they carry.
Yes in general both types of SAM systems tactical or nuke centric BMD, these articles are individually of very high speed in nature. You can find subsonic attack missiles at various altitude, but defensive missiles are generally supersonic to hypersonic (at higher altitude). However your aim is not to reach the engagement point faster because at which point you will intercept is variable and calculated for a nominal coordinate by the OBC, If it is hit to kill then rule of engagement is to reach the engagement point precisely for a successful interception.
Stunner has US ITAR components so likely off limits for us. But we don't need it either. An IIR seeker could be accommodated below the nose radome in a smaller fairing. Here's an example of a Taiwanese HF-2
that is ashm it looks like, hence one iir seeker on top is enough, but for SAM/AAMs we need symmetrical 4 iir seeker arrangement giving full frontal view like in APKWS, which is has laser seeker in 4 fins
IRNSS and NavIC are same just IRNSS was changed to NavIC, or you meant GLONASS?
BTW all satnav systems will be effected by jamming even if they can take signal multiple constellations just you need to jam wide band of signals.
Laser guided munitions are required for such situations
APKWS kit by BAE US for 70mm rockets,
MAM series of munitions MAM-L/C/T and TRLG(122/230/300) series mrls by roketsan of turkey are some examples, even Bangladesh bought them
Roketsan - TRLG-122 Laser Guided Missile
www.roketsan.com.tr
Yes, the Korean SAAM would be a better example.
Won't the IIR seeker in front of the active radar seeker interfere with it or create a blind zone?
dolphin nose bend design ensures co-located sensors to work without electromagnetic or optical interference smoothly.
If same KV (fin based steering) in all 3, then altitude seems false .
Been thinking about the same thing. Maybe the range is misquoted as altitude.
