MANSUP
| MANSUP | |
|---|---|
.gif) The missile fired by the frigate Rademaker in September 2024 | |
| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Place of origin | Brazil (MANSUP) Brazil & United Arab Emirates (MANSUP-ER) |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2018[1] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | SIATT EDGE Group |
| Designed | 2004 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 4700 mm |
| Diameter | 330 mm |
| Warhead weight | 150 kg[2] |
Operational range |
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| Maximum speed |
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Guidance system | Active radar homing |
Launch platform | Tamandaré-class Astros II |
National Anti-Ship Missile (Portuguese: Míssil Antinavio Nacional, MANSUP) also named AV-RE40 —previously known as MAN-1— is an all-weather, over-the-horizon Brazilian anti-ship missile developed by SIATT.[4] The design aims to achieve performance similar to MBDA MM40 Exocet Block II.[4]
History
[edit]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.[5]
An initial asset of R$50 million was sponsored by the Brazilian Navy,[4] through the Directorate of Navy Weapons Systems, contracts were signed on 5 and 6 December 2011, with Mectron and Avibras, respectively.[6] 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.[6]
In 2013, Omnisys concluded the missile seeker PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and started to test all subsystem parts.[7] Development of an air launched variant of the missile called Missil Antinavio Nacional lancado por Aeronaves (MANAER) commenced in February 2014.[8]
On 27 November 2018, the first missile prototype was fired from the Brazilian Navy corvette Barroso.[1] On 20 March 2019, a second launch was carried out by the frigate Independência (F44).[9] A third prototype was fired once again by the F44 on 10 July.[10]
On 20 September 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.[11]
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On 27 April 2023, the Navy conducted the fifth test launch of MANSUP.[12]
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.[13] On 14 November 2023, EDGE announced at the Dubai Air Show, an extended range of MANSUP, with a maximum range of 200 km.[3][14] The MANSUP-ER was acquired by the Brazilian and United Arab Emirates navies in 2023.[3]
In 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.[15] 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.[16]
On 13 September 2024, the Navy fired the seventh test missile from the frigate Rademaker (F49) in a SINKEX with the former HMS Broadsword and is expected to declare the MANSUP fully operational by the end of 2025.[17]
In October 2024, SIATT announced the integration of the missile with the multiple rocket launcher Astros II.[18]
Operators
[edit]
Brazil- Brazilian Navy – MANSUP and MANSUP-ER[3]
United Arab Emirates- United Arab Emirates Navy – MANSUP and MANSUP-ER[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "VÍDEO: Lançamento do míssil antinavio MANSUP". 21 December 2018.
- ^ "MANSUP". EDGE Group. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "MANSUP – Mais um disparo e o programa segue rumo à sua conclusão". Tecnodefesa (in Portuguese). 17 September 2024.
- ^ "SIATT avança na integração do MANSUP ao Sistema ASTROS". Defesa Aérea e Naval (in Portuguese). 1 October 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.