The Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) laser-guidance kit transforms an unguided 2.75-inch (70 millimetre) rocket into a precision-guided rocket.
The APKWS mid-body design guidance and control section is compatible with existing and new inventories of 2.75-inch (70 millimetre) rocket motors, warheads, and launchers, transforming them into a precise, lethal, reliable laser-guided rocket. It requires no modifications to the rocket, firing platform or fire control/launcher system and minimal training for the crew.
The Fleet Air Arm’s MH-60R can carry up to 38 APKWS rockets, fired from two LAU-61G/A Digital Rocket Launchers.
Specifications
- Function: precision air-to-ground rocket
- Manufacturer: BAE Systems
- Guidance: semi-active laser homing
- Power plant: Hydra 70 rocket
- Weight: 15.8 kilograms
- Diameter: 70 millimetres
- Wingspan: 0.33 metre
- Length: 1.90 metres
- Range: 5 kilometres
Function
Rocket