MAKO MISSILE :
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
NEWS: The US Navy,
Navy SEAL commandos, and the US Air Force are set to install the Mako missile
in all their military aircraft.
WHAT’S IN THE NEWS?
Mako Missile Overview
Introduction:
- Type: Air-launched hypersonic
multi-mission missile.
- Developer: Lockheed Martin.
- Significance: World's first hypersonic weapon designed for
internal weapons bays of fifth-generation stealth fighter jets (e.g.,
F-35, F-22 Raptor).
Capabilities and Features:
- Mission
Versatility: Engages targets at sea, in the air, and on land.
- Speed and Maneuverability:
- Hypersonic Speed: Over Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound).
- Maneuverability: High, making interception by defensive systems
challenging.
Design and Engineering:
- Digital
Engineering: Created within a “digital engineering ecosystem” by Lockheed
Martin.
- Dimensions: Approx. 4 meters in length, 13 inches in diameter.
- Weight: About 590 kg.
Operational Features:
- Penetration
Capabilities: Engages time-sensitive targets; designed to penetrate
advanced air-defense systems. Speed varies based on mission requirements.
Strategic Impact:
- Integration
with Stealth Fighters: Compatible with stealth jets like F-35 and F-22 Raptor,
enhancing effectiveness in modern combat scenarios.
Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-strengthening-us-security-the-introduction-of-the-mako-hypersonic-missile-3566391/