Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile

The Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile (MHTK) is a small air defense missile developed by Lockheed Martin for the short range air defense (SHORAD) and Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM).^[1] Like the Israeli Tamir and Stunner the MHTK uses hit-to-kill for the terminal phase of interception.^[2]

Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile
Type	Short-range, Active radar homing, Passive radar homing surface-to-air missile
Place of origin	United States of America
Production history
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin
Unit cost	$16,000
Variants	Active and Passive radar guidance versions
Specifications
Mass	5 lb (2.3 kg)
Length	2.5 ft (0.76 m)
Height	2.8 in (71 mm)
Diameter	1.6 in (41 mm)
Wingspan	2.8 in (71 mm)
Engine	Solid-fuel rocket motor
Guidance system	Active or Passive radar guidance
Launch platform	'Surface-launched:’ Multi-Mission Launcher

Origins

The MHTK was first tested by the US Army in April 2016 as part of an engineering demonstration for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-Intercept program.^[3]

Development

Development began in 2012. In 2018 the US Army awarded Lockheed Martin US$2.6 million to begin formal development of the missile as part of the Extended Mission Area Missile (EMAM) program.^[4]

Variants

Both active and semi-active radar homing versions have been developed, as of 2018 they share a common configuration.^[5]

See also

• Multi-Mission Launcher
• List of missiles
• ADATS
• Lightweight Multirole Missile