Sea-borne Land Attack Missiles

[fatty]

Of course we know the Tomahawk is the quintessential sea-borne land attack missile... I was wondering, does anyone know of anything comparable outside of the U.S.? I have read so far about the Russian SS-N-21 and the Indian BrahMos (primarily anti-ship but apparently is land attack capable) but there's a lot of info to sift through and everyone seems to like lumping SLCMs into a single category, whether they be anti-ship or land attack. Any help is appreciated my friends

[ASWnut101]

Here's a FAS link to LACM's:

http://www.fas.org/irp/threat/missile/naic/part07.htm


They've got a small list of them, some sea-launched and others not. Most noticeable is:

The KEPD-150 Tarus ( http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/m...row/taurus.htm )


It says in the first link that it is Sea Launch capeable, but I don't see anything in the article about it. I'll search deeper into other sources.

[ASWnut101]

Found one:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babur_missile

http://www.pakmilitary.net/army/arse...e_missile.html


Pakistan's "Babur" cruise missile.

Originally Posted by wikipedia

The Babur missile (named after the Mughal Emperor Babur) is the first cruise missile fielded by Pakistan. It is capable of carrying either conventional or nuclear warheads and has a reported range of 700 km (435 miles). It is reported that it can hit its target with "pinpoint accuracy" and can be fired from warships, submarines and fighter jets. It is designed to avoid radar detection and penetrate undetected through a defensive system. The cruise missile is a terrain hugging missile and it has an up-to-date navigation and guidance system, and a high degree of maneuverability. Serial production of Babur started in October 2005.

[UglyMowgli]

the french Naval SCALP equip the FREMM FFG (16 per ship), a submarine lauch version is in developpement for the Barraccuda SSN serie.

[AntEater]

Taurus is air launched only. It could be adapted to surface launch, but there are no plans to do that.

The german navy will use the swedish RBS 15 Mk. 3 as its new ASM, and it is land attack capable.

[ASWnut101]

Originally Posted by AntEater

Taurus is air launched only. It could be adapted to surface launch, but there are no plans to do that.

The german navy will use the swedish RBS 15 Mk. 3 as its new ASM, and it is land attack capable.

Ah, I see. Thanks.

[fatty]

Nice info all. I've also stumbled onto this site: http://www.missilethreat.com/cruise/...40/default.asp which has been helpful.

[Happy Times]

Originally Posted by AntEater

Taurus is air launched only. It could be adapted to surface launch, but there are no plans to do that.

The german navy will use the swedish RBS 15 Mk. 3 as its new ASM, and it is land attack capable.

Finnish Navy also.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RBS-15

[TLAM Strike]

Of course there is my personel favroate the old Regulus:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSM-N-8_Regulus
The regulus II had a range of 2,200 km and a speed of mach 2, compare that to the tomahawks range of 2,500 km and wimpy speed of 550 mph. Not bad for a missile from the '50s!




Only one was ever test fired before the program was canceled- cruise missiles were considered too easy to shoot down compared to the Polars SLBM.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by fatty

Nice info all. I've also stumbled onto this site: http://www.missilethreat.com/cruise/...40/default.asp which has been helpful.

Crackin site fatty

[fatty]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Crackin site fatty

Thanks mate, most comprehensive I've found so far. FAS sadly seems a little sparse in the rest-of-world missile department, and my school does not have an account with Jane's Missiles and Rockets or Naval Weapons Systems