LFK NG

The LFK NG

LFK NG, which stands for "Lenkflugkörper Neue Generation" (New Generation Guided Missile), is currently under development by LFK-Lenkflugkörpersysteme and Diehl BGT Defence as the new short-range surface-to-air missile system for the German Army as a replacement for its former Roland air defence systems and as a part of the army's new air defence program "SysFla" to supplement the new Ozelot air defence systems.

The missile features a highly sensitive infrared seeker, which is capable of identifying targets with an extremely low infrared signature, such as other missiles or UAVs, but also aircraft and helicopters.

LFK NG will also have a penetrator warhead to engage armored targets.

[edit] Specifications

• Length: 1,780 mm
• Caliber: 110 mm
• Range: 10,000 m
• Speed: Up to Mach 2.2
• Weight: 28 kg
• Warhead: 2.5 kg

[edit] Platforms

The missile can be launched vertically, e.g. from stationary launch platforms, trucks or armored vehicles such as GTK Boxer and the Ozelot, or horizonally from helicopters such as the Eurocopter Tiger.

Being a part of Germany's SyFla project, the LFK NG will be integrated in stationary and mobile air defence launch platforms.

[edit] See also

• MEADS - the future air defence system of the German Luftwaffe.

[edit] External links

LFK NG on the homepage of MBDA
LFK NG on the homepage of Diehl BGT Defence