| MANSUP | |
|---|---|
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| Type |
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| Place of origin | Brazil United Arab Emirates |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2018[1] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | SIATT EDGE Group |
| Designed | 2004 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 4700 mm |
| Diameter | 330 mm |
| Warhead weight | 250 kg |
Operational range |
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| Maximum speed |
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Guidance system | Active radar homing |
National Anti-Ship Missile (Português: Míssil Antinavio Nacional, MANSUP) also named AV-RE40 —previously known as MAN-1—is a US$75 million anti-ship missile project under development by Avibras, Mectron, Atech and Omnisys for the Brazilian Navy.[3] The design aims to achieve performance similar to MBDA MM40 Exocet Block II. It is expected to begin field tests in 2017, and should begin production around late 2018 or early 2019.[3]
History
A mock-up of the Brazilian Navy and Avibras project for an anti-ship missile inspired by the AM39 Exocet was shown in April 2011 during Latin America Aero and Defence (LAAD) exhibition in Rio de Janeiro.[4]
An initial asset of R$50 million was sponsored by the Brazilian Navy,[3] through the Directorate of Navy Weapons Systems, contracts were signed on 5 and 6 December 2011, with Mectron and Avibras, respectively.[5] Program participants were assigned according to their specialties, Mectron being assigned to prototype development, Avibras to rocket engine development, Omnisys to seeker-head development and Atech to project accompaniment management.[5]
In 2013, Omnisys concluded the missile seeker PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and started to test all subsystem parts.[6] Development of an air launched variant of the missile called Missil Antinavio Nacional lancado por Aeronaves (MANAER) commenced in February 2014.[7]
On November 27, 2018 the first missile prototype was fired from the Brazilian Navy corvette Barroso.[1] On March 20, 2019, a second launch was carried out by the frigate Independência (F44).[8] A third prototype was fired once again by the F44 on July 10.[9]
On September 20, 2022, the Navy conducted the fourth launch of MANSUP from the frigate Constituição (F42), as part of the qualifying campaign, ahead of the series produced missiles.[10]
On April 27, 2023, the Navy conducted the fifth test launch of MANSUP.[11]
On 29 September 2023, EDGE Group of the United Arab Emirates became a partner in the project, with the acquisition of 50% stake of SIATT, former Mectron.[12] On 14 November 2023, EDGE announced at the Dubai Air Show, an extendend range of MANSUP, with a maximum range of 200 km.[2][13] The MANSUP-ER was acquired by the Brazilian and United Arab Emirates navies in 2023.[2]
On February 2024, the Brazilian Navy conducted the sixth test launch of MANSUP, with a hit on target, as reported by the Navy commander Marcos Sampaio Olsen.[14] In the same month the Navy conducted a SINKEX with the former RFA Sir Galahad and it is unclear whether the boat was targeted by the referred MANSUP missile.[15]
Operators
Brazil- Brazilian Navy – MANSUP and MANSUP-ER[2]
United Arab Emirates- United Arab Emirates Navy – MANSUP and MANSUP-ER[2]
See also
References
- Notes
- ^ a b "VÍDEO: Lançamento do míssil antinavio MANSUP". 21 December 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "EDGE Group to Supply MANSUP Series Anti-Ship Systems to the Brazilian Navy". EDGE Group. 14 November 2023.
- ^ a b c Godoy (2012), P. B16
- ^ Rivas (2011), p. 29
- ^ a b Galante (12 December 2011). "Assinados contratos para o desenvolvimento do Míssil Antinavio Nacional (MANSUP)" (in Portuguese). Poder Naval. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ^ Caiafa, R. (18 November 2013). "E. Menezes, Omnisys: "Nuestro objetivo es reforzar la imagen de empresa brasileña para clientes de todo el mundo"" (in Spanish). Infodefesa. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ Padilha, Luiz (25 May 2015). "Entrevista com EL Leal Ferreira - "Armamento"" (in Portuguese). Defesa Aero & Naval. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ "Janes | Latest defence and security news".
- ^ "Marinha do Brasil lança terceiro protótipo do Míssil Antinavio de Superfície (MANSUP)". 12 July 2019.
- ^ "MANSUP: Fragata Constituição lança o quarto míssil Antinavio nacional". Defesa Aerea e Naval. 20 September 2022.
- ^ "La Marina de Brasil realizó con éxito el lanzamiento del quinto misil MANSUP de fabricación nacional". Zona Militar. 27 April 2023.
- ^ "EDGE Acquires 50% Stake in SIATT". EDGE Group. 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Grupo EDGE apresenta o míssil antinavio MANSUP-ER no Dubai Air Show". Poder Naval (in Portuguese). 14 November 2023.
- ^ "Segundo o Comandante da Marinha, último lançamento do míssil MANSUP obteve acerto" [According to the Navy Commander, the last launch of the MANSUP missile was successful]. Poder Naval. 4 March 2024.
- ^ Guilherme Wiltgen (19 February 2024). "Missilex/Torpedex: O fim do ex-NDCC 'Garcia D'Avila'" (in Portuguese). Defesa Aérea & Naval. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- Bibliography
- Godoy, Roberto (5 May 2012). Mesquita, Ruy (ed.). "Empresas brasileiras disputam mercado de mísseis". O Estado de S. Paulo (in Portuguese). Vol. 133, no. 43299. São Paulo, Brazil: IDC Publishers. Agência Estado. p. B16. ISSN 1516-2931. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- Rivas, Santiago (September 2011). Hunte, Jamie (ed.). "Brazil's new indigenous anti-ship missile". Combat Aircraft Monthly. 12 (9). Surrey, UK: Ian Allan Publishing: 29. ISSN 2041-7489.
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