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Al Tariq

Precision-guided Bomb Kit

Al Tariq is a family of strap-on bomb kit systems, used on Mk81 and Mk82 bombs. Al Tariq provides the user with all-weather, day or night operational capabilities, utilising GPS/INS guidance or Imaging Infrared (IIR) with complete Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) capability, or a Semi-active Laser (SAL) seeker. The system can also be fitted with an RF proximity fuse for area targeting, using a pre- fragmented warhead. It is autonomous target acquisition with stand-off range.

System Features

• Autonomous target acquisition with long stand-off range.
• Wing kit or motors may be added to increase stand-off range and low-level (straight and level) launch capability.
• Programmable attack angle up 0 to 90 (straight from above).
• Different adaptations possible, including seekers, fuzes and warheads, utilising a common airframe.

Characteristics

• Range over 100 km (depending on configuration)
• Accuracy as low as 3 m CEP (laser or IIR)
• Warhead: MK81, MK82 and variants
• Large launch envelope
• Wireless integration capability with the launch aircraft
• Fully autonomous operation once released
• Modular system
• Low maintenance and life-cycle cost
• Minimal logistics equipment
• Ease of use
• Extended Range (ER) module can increase range to 200 km

Typical Missions and Targets

• Offensive counter-air, e.g. hardened aircraft shelters, runway cratering, runway denial, aircraft on tarmac.
• Battlefield interdiction, e.g. air defence units, surface-to-air missile launchers, supply columns (trucks).
• Deep battlefield interdiction, e.g. buildings, bridges and refineries, industrial areas.
• Close air support, e.g. troops, artillery.