Gravehawk System:
Ukraine has reportedly acquired a new weapon system to defend against the barrage of missiles unleashed by Russia: the Gravehawk hybrid surface-to-air missile system.
- Gravehawk System is a short-range surface-to-air missile system developed by the United Kingdom.
- It is designed to address short-range threats, particularly those posed by fast-moving airborne objects.
- It is mounted on an all-terrain vehicle chassis, allowing for rapid deployment and mobility on the ground.
- It is equipped with infrared-guided missiles, including the AIM-132 ASRAAM and the Wympel R-73.
- The missiles can reach speeds of up to Mach 2.5 and engage targets at a range of approximately 12 miles, making them effective against drones, cruise missiles, and low-flying aircraft.
- One of the system’s key advantages is its passive infrared guidance, which eliminates the need for radar emissions that could expose its location to enemy forces.
- The containerized launch system also incorporates electro-optical and infrared targeting cameras, allowing remote operation so that operators can fire missiles from a safe distance.
