MBDA Otomat Scores Another Direct Hit

On 23rd September 2008, a live firing of a TG2 (guide mode 2) OTOMAT missile was successfully carried out from the Royal Malaysian Navys (RMN) Laksamana-class corvette Nadim>> The firing satisfied a contractual obligation requiring MBDA to validate the OTOMAT TG2 system (over the horizon re-vectoring system) installed on board the Super Lynx helicopters supplied to the RMN by AgustaWestland.>> The firing, carried out in an open sea scenario, was planned against a target beyond the launch ships radar horizon with the missile flight comprising two phases.>> The initial phase (TG1 Phase guide mode 1) involved the missile being directed from the launch ship towards the TG2 helicopter. The subsequent phase (TG2 Phase) saw the missile directed towards the real target position by the TG2 helicopter. This involved a 30 turn after in-flight re-vectoring of the missile with the new navigation and attack data provided by the helicopter.>> OTOMATs flight exceeded 60 Km, with the missile following the planned trajectory and approaching the target with exceptional accuracy. Target impact occurred at the planned altitude and with the correct detonation of the warhead.>> The firing activities were carried out by the RMN supported by an MBDA team. Top level RMN representatives were present on board a helicopter hovering above the target area to witness the operation.>> Fabrizio Giulianini, Executive Group Director Sales and Business Development of MBDA, said: This latest success for OTOMAT confirms its role as a leading anti-ship missile system within the modern naval operational scenario. This missiles already excellent performance has been further improved with the addition of a new land attack capability. With this new configuration, OTOMAT will offer one of the best solutions for navies up to 2020 and beyond.