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MISTRAL
FAMILY OF VSHORAD
SYSTEMS
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MISTRAL FAMILY
Recent conflicts and operations have demonstrated the
overarching importance of an efficient and robust force
protection capability as a prerequisite for all deployments.
The increasing diversity and complexity of air threat makes
this requirement even more important today for land, sea
and air operations.
The MISTRAL 3 is a versatile multi domain, multi platform (army, navy and air) combat
proven missile offering a comprehensive protection capability against a wide range of
threats as demonstrated by a success rate over 96%. Its performances have been
constantly improved through the development of new versions of the missile bringing
more range, outstanding performances against challenging targets (high speed,
complex manoeuvres, modern IRCM) and new capabilities such as those demonstrated
against small drones and fast surface attack crafts (FIAC and RIBs).
The MISTRAL has proven to be a very reliable, easy to maintain and easy to operate
missile system. Fitted on a large number of platforms and through various configuration
and systems, including the manually operated version the MISTRAL offers a unique
flexibility and scalability to meet the most challenging operational requirement on land,
at sea and in the air for the protection at unit and force level.
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The MISTRAL is not only a missile, but above all a complete
ecosystem. Centred on the missile, this ecosystem proposes
a wide range of capabilities:
• Multiplatform: ground, navy, airborne
• Manual or remote controlled launchers
• Integration to any Command and Control system, from
MBDA LICORNE C², MBDA VL MICA TOC, or indigenous C²
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MISTRAL EVOLUTION
2024
Third
step
Small, fast and agile
vessels capa
abilities
Improved capabilities
c
biliti
against UA
AVs
AV
2022
Second
step
Improved
range up
to 8km
2019
2013
2004
MISTRAL 3
Firstt
Fi
step
‘ A new missile in the same shell ’
• IR sensor
• Improved sensibility, range and speed immune
to preventive and reactive flares
• 20 years life time without mid-life activities
MISSTRAL 1
Block 1
Missile
improvement
programme
1998
4
1990
MISTRAL 2
• Manoeuvrability improvemen
nt
• Laser proximity fuse
• Flares resistance
MISTRAL 1
M
• First g
generation
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Mistral 3 is the latest step of the constant
MISTRAL improvements to cope with new
and future threats
Wide target spectrum
Fighter jets
Fast, agile, stealthy
Large aircraft
Cruise missiles
Sea-skimming
anti-ship missiles
Supersonic and subsonic
Helicopters and slow movers
Fast, agile, stealthy
RPAS/UAS/drones
Loitering munitions
FIACs
Small, fast and agile vessels
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MISTRAL 3
ONE GENERATION AHEAD
The MISTRAL 3 is a versatile
multi-domain, multi-platform
(army, navy and air) combatproven missile which offers
comprehensive protection
capability against a wide
range of threats.
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MISTRAL 3 is the latest version of a long success story that
began in the early 90s, perfectly adapted to the threats of
today and in the future.
MISTRAL 3 is a fire-and-forget missile, guaranteeing the
same level of outstanding performances. Unlike beamriding systems, the MISTRAL terminal accuracy on
manoeuvring target is not dependent of the operator’s
skills and therefore doesn’t need intensive and permanent
training, whatever the gunner and the launcher.
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Missile characteristics
Key characteristics
• Length: 1.88m (incl. launch motor)
• Weight: less than 20kg
• Diameter: ~92mm
• High supersonic speed: (930m/s)
• Short interception time
• High manoeuvrability: up to 30g
• Interception range: up to 8,000m
• Interception altitude: up to 6,000m
• Min. interception range: 500m
• Intercept manoeuvring targets up to 9g
• Kill probability over 96%
• Fire-and-forget
• Extremely sensitive matrix imager
• Powerful image processing
• Immune to all known countermeasures
• 3-axis manoeuvrability for high-accuracy guidance
• Laser proximity and impact fuse
• 3kg warhead
• Two stage solid propellant rocket
• 20 years lifetime without maintenance
• Qualified for use in extreme conditions
-40C° to +71C
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LICORNE C2
LIGHTWEIGHT WEAPON SYSTEM
DEDICATED TO GBAD AND C-UAV OPERATIONS
LICORNE C² is a compact
and lightweight C² that
provides a full range of
information to decision
makers.
LICORNE C² is a compact and lightweight C² (command
and control) that provides a full range of information to
decision makers. LICORNE C² provides situational
awareness on a wider threat spectrum 24/7, with the
capability to integrate into a global air defence through
tactical data link (L16, JRE or national protocol).
Adapted to manage a simultaneous variety, LICORNE is
designed to manage a simultaneous threat variety of
sensors like radar, electro-optical and EW, various types of
soft kill (ie. jammer) and hard kill effectors (ie. missiles,
lasers etc).
The LICORNE inherits more than 20 years of MBDA
experience in Ground Based Air Defence systems (GBAD
C²), with more than 70 GBAD systems sold over the world.
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Product key features
An agile configuration
• Flexible design allowing integration in vehicle, as well
as disembarked solutions
• Management of the Threat Evaluation and Weapons
Assignment (TEWA)
• Ready to be networked with a wide suite of sensors
(radars, remote cameras and RF finders) and effectors
(machine guns, jammers, DEW, UAVs, and all
MISTRAL launchers)
• Easy to integrate in a wider defence network, thanks
to tactical data link (JREAP-C or national)
• Compatible with ASTERIX and SAPIENT protocols
• LICORNE C² configuration is tailored to customers’
needs and mission; transportable version in boxes
or integrated in vehicle
• Fully autonomous including GPU
• Wide suite of radar already integrated (SAAB G1X,
ELTA ELM 2026B, RADA MHR, WEIBEL XENTA etc)
• Wide suite of effectors: MISTRAL launchers,
jammers, drone killers and catchers
• Low manpower – only two operators are necessary
for operation
Main characteristics
Additional integrated capabilities
• Command and control of Air Defence (AD) operations
• Flexible configuration tailored to the mission
• Situational awareness through:
- Local air picture from local radar(s) and other sensors
- Collaborative LICORNE C²
- Upper level shared air picture
• Integration within an overall AD structure thanks to the
tactical data link
• Threat evaluation and prioritisation
• Management of engagement (policy, rules etc)
• Weapon coordination and target assignment:
- Selection of the most appropriate effector
- Cueing and control of effectors
• Control and display the engagement sequences until
target neutralisation
• Friendly ergonomic interface
• Centralisation and visualisation of the status of
the subsystems
• Mission planning
• Embedded training
• Recording for training, operational post analysis
and proof
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MISTRAL ATLAS RC
VEHICLE MOUNTED REMOTE CONTROLLED
AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM
MISTRAL ATLAS RC is a new MISTRAL launcher based on
a remotely controlled turret and can be fitted with two or four
MISTRAL missiles ready to fire. Equipped with the latest
generation thermal sight and is capable of being mounted on
a variety of vehicles ranging from light (SHERPA or URO
VAMTAC ST5) to heavy vehicles (PANDUR, BOXER or STRYKER).
ATLAS-RC is MBDA's response to the requirement for
a weapon system that combines high firepower (up to four
MISTRAL ready to fire), short reaction time, day/night
surveillance and engagement capabilities. It also offers tactical
and strategic mobility, including force protection on the move,
resulting in high-level crew protection and low maintenance
constraints.
ATLAS RC can be operated in standalone mode, however it is
natively designed to be coordinated by a C² such as MBDA's
LICORNE C² through a combat radio network, allowing:
• Automatic slaving (azimuth and elevation) of the turret
on the target designated by the C².
• Automatic data exchanges between the ATLAS RC and the
C² like the engagement status, kill assessment information,
ATLAS RC status, and ammunitions availability.
ATLAS RC, thanks to its simplicity of use, guarantees the full
performance of the MISTRAL missile, whatever the target
characteristics, high crossing speed, high elevation, very
low signature.
ATLAS RC can also be remotely operated at distance for
long-term deployment through a dedicated link.
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MISTRAL ATLAS RC is
equipped with the latest
generation thermal sight
and is capable of being
mounted on a variety of
vehicles ranging from
light to heavy vehicles
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Operational key features
• Able to fire two missiles in five seconds
• Low reaction time and reduced operator workload
• Force protection on the move
• Low manpower (two operators: gunner and
team leader)
The ATLAS RC module
The solution for high flexibility missions.
• Can be installed wherever – on ground, on roof top
for long term deployment
• Can be operated at long distance
• ISO standard module
Effectiveness
• Unlimited bearing x360°
• Elevation aiming from -10° to +55°
• Equipped with:
- Infrared thermal sight for day/night operations
- Inertial measurement navigation unit
- IFF in option
• High autonomy 24/7
• High mobility
• High firepower, up to four MISTRAL missiles
per launcher
• MISTRAL missile information displayed in
ATLAS RC terminal
• Integrated tracker to ease the target detection
and automatic turret slaving
• Easy to integrate on a wide range of vehicles
• Air transportable on aircraft such as A400M and C130
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MISTRAL ATLAS
THE TWIN MISTRAL MANUAL
LAUNCHER
Once the MISTRAL missile
leaves the launcher, the
firing team are ready to fire
the second missile or move
to another position.
ATLAS is a twin manual MISTRAL missile launcher, which
can be mounted on vehicle or easily deployed on ground.
ATLAS is extremely easy to operate with its missile fireand-forget system, much like the single missile launcher,
MANPADS. The gunner simply needs to detect the target
through the thermal sight, activate the MISTRAL seeker
and fire after the missile is locked on the target.
ATLAS allows firing of two MISTRAL missiles in five
seconds and two missiles reloading in less than
60 seconds. The effectiveness of MISTRAL ATLAS relying
on terminal accuracy and high lethality, is independent
from operator’s skills and training level with beam-riding
systems requesting accurate and constant aiming of
the target.
Seated position of gunner provides stability and reduces
fatigue to maintain readiness throughout the mission.
It also aids in precision for easy target designations,
whatever the target characteristics. This includes high
crossing speeds and high elevation or manoeuvres.
As MISTRAL is fire-and-forget, once the missile leaves the
launcher, the firing team are ready to fire the second
missile or move to another position.
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Advantages
Operational key features
• Unlimited bearing x 360°
• Elevation aiming from -10° to +50°
• Equipped with Infrared and visible thermal sight
for day/night capability
• High autonomy – 24/7 with centralised batteries
• MISTRAL missile information displayed in
thermal sight
• Deployable in standalone or coordinated with
MBDA LICORNE C²
• Weapon terminal for team leader:
- Display and record thermal sight video
- Display of the tactical situation and manage
exchanges with MBDA LICORNE C² or
indigenous C²
• IFF capability in option
• Able to fire two missiles in five seconds
• Reloading of two missiles in less than 60 seconds
• Discreet and easy to deploy
• High mobility
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MISTRAL MANPADS
THE LIGHTWEIGHT MISTRAL LAUNCHER
PORTABLE AND EASY TO USE
MISTRAL MANPADS is a flexible and versatile man-portable
launcher dedicated to the deployment of the combatproven MISTRAL 3 fire-and-forget VSHORAD missile on
ground, on vehicles or on a naval vessel.
The MISTRAL MANPADS is extremely simple to operate as
the missile is fire-and-forget. The gunner only needs to
detect the target through the thermal sight, activate the
MISTRAL missile, and fire once the MISTRAL seeker is
locked on the target. The effectiveness of MISTRAL
MANPADS relying on terminal accuracy and high lethality is
independent from operator’s skills and training level, while
beam-riding systems request accurate constant aiming of
the target.
Seated position of gunner provides stability and precision
for easy target designation, whatever target characteristics,
high crossing speed, high elevation or manoeuvres.
Moreover, as MISTRAL is fire-and-forget, once the missile
leaves the launcher, the firing team is ready to move on
another position or reload to engage a new target.
Once the missile leaves
the launcher, the firing
team is ready to move on
another position or reload
to engage a new target.
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Technical characteristics
Operational key features
• Tripod weight: 22.5kg
• Unlimited bearing x360°
• Elevation aiming from -15° to +60°
• Transportable folded with backpack
• Equipped with Infrared and visible thermal sight
for day/night capability
• High autonomy – 24/7 with centralised batteries
• MISTRAL missile information displayed in
thermal sight
• Deployable in standalone or coordinated with
MBDA LICORNE C²
• Weapon terminal for team leader:
- Display and record thermal sight video
- Display of the tactical situation and manage
exchanges with MBDA LICORNE C² or
indigenous C²
• IFF capability option
• Ready to fire in less than 60 seconds
• Reloading in less than 30 seconds
• Discreet and easy to deploy whatever the
environment (mountain, roof top, urban
environment, forest etc)
• High mobility
The stability of the tripod and comfortable
seating position ensure the gunner has:
• better accuracy and detection capabilities
• reduced fatigue, to maintain a high level of
readiness throughout the mission
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MISTRAL SIMBAD RC
REMOTELY CONTROLLED
SELF-DEFENCE SYSTEM
MISTRAL SIMBAD-RC is an anti-air self defence system
operating the very effective fire-and forget MISTRAL missile.
The system provides an extremely effective defence capability
against all threats (anti-ship missiles, aircraft, helicopters as well
as asymmetric surface threats). It has been optimised to handle
a multi-threat scenario.
Thanks to its very small footprint, MISTRAL SIMBAD-RC can be
installed on board a wide range of ships, from patrol boats up
to support ships. It has been designed to conform to different
combat system capabilities, from standalone to fully integrated.
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Being fully controlled by a single operator from inside the vessel,
the system offers 24/7 operational capability, even in adverse
weather conditions and very high sea states. The system is
therefore ideally suited to ships with low manning, as well as
a complementary ILMS with excellent cost-per-kill ratio on
bigger surface combattants.
MISTRAL SIMBAD RC is
capable of providing the
primary self defence
capability for all warships,
or as a complement to
their main air defences.
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Operational advantages
Naval warfare capability
• Providing a highly effective and reliable last ditch
defence against leakers or late appearing threats
• Easy to operate, minimum training requirement,
easy to maintain, optimised for small crews
• Capable of defeating asymmetric surface threats
• The turret can be directly slaved to the ship’s radar
or electro-optical system
• Short system reaction time
• Fast and easy reloading at sea
Especially designed for modern naval warfare, MISTRAL
missile can cope with:
• Sea-skimming and manoeuvring anti-ship missiles
• Fighter aircraft
• Helicopters
• Small surface craft
Turret technical characteristics
• Turret weight: 480kg
• Bearing: +/- 160°
• Elevation aiming from -30° to +55°
• Loaded with 2 or 4 MISTRAL missiles
• Turret equipped with:
- Double field of view thermal sight
- Inertial measurement unit for stabilisation
- Autonomous tracking system
System technical characteristics
• The system is designed to operate one or two turrets
through a single user friendly compact terminal
• The compact terminal displays:
• Turret equipped with:
- Thermal sight image
- MISTRAL missiles information
- Tactical situation from CMS
- Orders from CMS
• Easy to integrate on a wide range of warships
• Easy to interface with ship’s combat
management system
• High autonomy – 24/7
• Simplicity of operation, low training and low
maintenance
• Low manpower, only one operator needed to operate
and two operators for reloading
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MISTRAL ATAM
AIR-TO-AIR SYSTEM FOR HELICOPTERS BASED
ON THE MISTRAL MISSILE
MISTRAL ATAM is
characterised by simplicity
of operation, a very low
crew workload and a high
level of performance.
MISTRAL ATAM is based on the MISTRAL missile with its
fire-and-forget engagement mode, ease of operation and
unrivalled kill probability. The system is based on two twin
launchers, each fitted either side of the helicopter and
deploying a total of four ready-to-fire MISTRAL missiles.
The weapon can be connected to the helicopter’s combat
system when integrated onto a combat helicopter, or
through simplified control equipment if installed on a multipurpose helicopter.
In both cases, it is characterised by simplicity of operation,
a very low crew workload and a high level of performance.
The system can be operated within the whole flight
envelope of the launch helicopter, at speeds of up to
200 knots and at altitudes exceeding 15,000 feet.
MISTRAL ATAM ensures a large off-boresight capability,
together with the ability to aim the missile seeker very
precisely at a given target. The missile has a shaped
trajectory in order to intercept targets top-down or at long
range, the crew can also select the proximity fuze mode.
MISTRAL ATAM is operated by the French Army Aviation
on the Tiger attack helicopter. MISTRAL ATAM is already
integrated onto India’s HAL helicopters (DHRUV and LCH)
and the integration is underway on the KMAH helicopter
from KAI.
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Operational advantages
Modularity
• Four ready-to-fire MISTRAL missiles
• Unlimited flight envelope
• Adaptable to:
- Helicopters
- Light aircrafts
- UAV
• Wide range of missions:
- Self-protection in hostile environment
- Protection of other platforms engagement
- Ensuring dropping areas safety during airmobile operations
- Complementary surface to air projection force
- Temporary defence of ground forces facing
air threat (mobile air defence)
- Mobile escort of convoys
- Anti UAV/ISTAR warfare
- Non-conventional air attack
• In full operational service
MISTRAL ATAM can be mounted either on attack
helicopters fitted with an integrated combat system
(Tigre, Rooivalk) or on lightweight helicopters (Gazelle,
Fennec) and utility helicopters (Cougar) as a standalone
weapon system.
Ease of operation
• The lowest possible constraints for crew
• User friendly interface, no pitch-up manoeuvre
before firing
• Automated engagement sequence
• Easy reload
Operational effectiveness
• Firing possible within the whole flight
envelope (from NOE to 15,000 ft,
from hovering to 200 knots)
• Very short reaction time lock-on and
interception, even in dense clutter
• Large off-boresight capability
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MBDA contacts
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Tel. +33 (0) 1 71 54 10 00
Fax +33 (0) 1 71 54 00 01
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