Compact Kinetic Energy Missile

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The Compact Kinetic Energy Missile (CKEM) is a developmental program to produce a hypersonic anti-tank guided missile for the U.S. Army. Lockheed Martin is the primary contractor. The program is a follow-on from the LOSAT development effort and utilises the same kinetic energy kill principle.

Contents 1 Specifications 2 Program status 3 Notes 4 External links

[edit] Specifications

• Length: 1.5 m
• Motor: Solid-fuel rocket
• Max range: 10,000 m
• Max weight: 45 kg
• Velocity: 6.5+ Mach
• Warhead: Kinetic energy penetrator
• Penetrator energy: 10MJ

[edit] Program status

• October 2003 - Lockheed Martin receives $21.3 million contract for CKEM.^[1]
• September 2006 - The CKEM was successfully flight tested against a re-inforced urban structure.^[2]

[edit] Notes

[edit] External links

• CKEM - Lockheed Martin
• Lockheed Martin CKEM - Designation Systems
• Compact Kinetic Energy Missile (CKEM) - Global Security
• CKEM - Deagel