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The '''Small Tactical Munition |
The '''Pyros''', previously referred to as the Small Tactical Munition (STM), is a weapon developed by [[Raytheon]], designed to be used by [[UAV]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deagel.com/Bombs-and-Guidance-Kits/STM_a002573001.aspx|accessdate=2010-12-19|title=STM / Small Tactical Munition}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://frontierindia.net/defense/raytheon-tests-small-tactical-munition-for-uavs|accessdate=2010-12-19|title=Raytheon tests Small Tactical Munition for UAV’s | Frontier India Defense News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/08/26/346610/auvsi-raytheon-designing-uav-specific-weapons.html|accessdate=2010-12-19|title=AUVSI: Raytheon designing UAV-specific weapons}}</ref> |
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Raytheon successfully conducted flight tests in October 2010, and it may be used to arm the [[AAI RQ-7 Shadow]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/12/18/351080/usmc-seeks-to-arm-shadow-fast-and-without-us-army-help.html|accessdate=2010-12-19|title=USMC seeks to arm Shadow, fast and without US Army help}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news99975.html|accessdate=2010-12-19|title=Raytheon Tests New Weapon for UAV - Air Force Technology}}</ref> |
Raytheon successfully conducted flight tests in October 2010, and it may be used to arm the [[AAI RQ-7 Shadow]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/12/18/351080/usmc-seeks-to-arm-shadow-fast-and-without-us-army-help.html|accessdate=2010-12-19|title=USMC seeks to arm Shadow, fast and without US Army help}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news99975.html|accessdate=2010-12-19|title=Raytheon Tests New Weapon for UAV - Air Force Technology}}</ref> |
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It weighs {{convert|13|lbs|kg}}, with a {{convert|7|lbs|kg}} warhead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raytheon.com/newsroom/technology/rtn10_ausa/newsroom/news03/index.html|accessdate=2010-12-19|title=Raytheon Company: AUSA 2010: Griffin and Small Tactical Munition}}</ref> |
It weighs {{convert|13|lbs|kg}}, with a {{convert|7|lbs|kg}} warhead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raytheon.com/newsroom/technology/rtn10_ausa/newsroom/news03/index.html|accessdate=2010-12-19|title=Raytheon Company: AUSA 2010: Griffin and Small Tactical Munition}}</ref> |
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In July 2012, Raytheon claimed the STM could be "months" away from fielding.<ref>[http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/07/small-drone-missile-soon/#more-86329 Tiny 2-Foot Missile Could Be ‘Months’ Away From Drone War] - Wired.com, July 13, 2012</ref> |
In July 2012, Raytheon claimed the STM could be "months" away from fielding.<ref>[http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/07/small-drone-missile-soon/#more-86329 Tiny 2-Foot Missile Could Be ‘Months’ Away From Drone War] - Wired.com, July 13, 2012</ref> In early August 2012, Raytheon renamed the munition Pyros and completed the first end-to-end test of the bomb.<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/auvsi-raytheon-completes-end-to-end-testing-of-pyros-bomb-375250/ AUVSI: Raytheon completes end-to-end testing of Pyros bomb] - Flightglobal.com, August 7, 2012</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 16:15, 8 August 2012
| Small Tactical Munition | |
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| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 13 pounds (5.9 kg) |
| Length | 61cm |
Guidance system | Dual-mode seeker: semi-active laser guidance plus GPS-INS |
Launch platform | UAV |
The Pyros, previously referred to as the Small Tactical Munition (STM), is a weapon developed by Raytheon, designed to be used by UAVs.[1][2][3]
Raytheon successfully conducted flight tests in October 2010, and it may be used to arm the AAI RQ-7 Shadow.[4][5]
It weighs 13 pounds (5.9 kg), with a 7 pounds (3.2 kg) warhead.[6]
In July 2012, Raytheon claimed the STM could be "months" away from fielding.[7] In early August 2012, Raytheon renamed the munition Pyros and completed the first end-to-end test of the bomb.[8]
References
- ^ "STM / Small Tactical Munition". Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ^ "Raytheon tests Small Tactical Munition for UAV's". Retrieved 2010-12-19.
{{cite web}}: Text "Frontier India Defense News" ignored (help) - ^ "AUVSI: Raytheon designing UAV-specific weapons". Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ^ "USMC seeks to arm Shadow, fast and without US Army help". Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ^ "Raytheon Tests New Weapon for UAV - Air Force Technology". Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ^ "Raytheon Company: AUSA 2010: Griffin and Small Tactical Munition". Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ^ Tiny 2-Foot Missile Could Be ‘Months’ Away From Drone War - Wired.com, July 13, 2012
- ^ AUVSI: Raytheon completes end-to-end testing of Pyros bomb - Flightglobal.com, August 7, 2012