The BAE Systems APKWS product uses a form of the semi-active laser seeker known as DASALS™
The DASALS™ (Distributed Aperture Semi-Active Laser Seeker) unit is installed between the warhead and the Hydra 70 rocket motor. The seeker aperture is divided into four elements and each element is placed on the four wings of the guidance section to provide an integrated navigation solution of the weapon. The mid-body design provides environmental protection for the guidance section when it is stowed in the launcher.
Benefits of the APKWS system:
- Easily integrated into the logistics and support system
– Simple field installation
– No rocket remanufacturing
– Minimal training required - "Plug and play" kit provides maximum flexibility
– Mates with all existing Hydra-70 hardware
– No hardware modifications required
– No impact to warhead effectiveness
Other Tactical Missile Seeker
Precision Guided Mortar Munition (PGMM)
For further information please contact:
Kim Smith Unberhagen
Tel: +1 603-885-0297 Fax: +1 603-885-9530
kimiko.smith@baesystems.com
Virginia Crocker-Timmins
Tel: +1 603-885-9682 Fax: +1 603-885-9530
virginia.e.crocker-timmins@baesystems.com
George Adamakos
Tel: +1 603-885-7890 Fax: +1 603-885-6061
george.adamakos@baesystems.com
