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Country: Germany
Type: ASM
Introduction: 1977 |
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The AS.34 Kormoran is a German-produced anti-ship missile. The Kormoran utilizes an inertial guidance system for the midcourse phase, switching to active radar homing during the terminal attack phase. It carries a 165 kg (363 lb) delay-fused warhead, designed for 90mm of penetration prior to detonation. The maximum range is 23 km (14 miles).
Development of the Kormoran started in 1962, being taken over by Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm in 1967. The missile was originally designed for anti-shipping roles in coastal waters, although it retains a secondary land-attack capability as well. It is currently deployed on the Panavia Tornado.
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| General Information |
| Developed by |
Germany |
| Deployed by |
Germany, Italy |
| Development Year |
1967 |
| Deployment Year |
1977(1), 1990(2) |
| Platform |
F-104G, Tornado |
| Number manufactured |
410(1), about 200(2) |
| Contractor |
Deutsche Aerospace AG, MBB |
| Dimensions and Performance |
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Length |
4.4m |
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Body Diameter |
34.5cm |
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Wing/Fin span |
1.0m |
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Launch Weight |
600kg(1), 630kg(2) |
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Range |
30km(1), 35km(2) |
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Speed |
Mach 0.9(1), Mach 0.95(2) |
| Components |
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Propulsion |
solid-fuel rocket motor |
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Engine |
Aerospatiale(sustainer), Bayern-Chemie(booster) |
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Warhead |
165kg HE semipircing (1), 220kg HE semipircing (2) |
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Guidance |
Inertial, active radar |
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