MIM-104 Patriot – Foton &; Videor

Den MIM-104 Patriot is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the primary of its kind used by the United States Army and several allied nations. It is manufactured by the U.S. defense contractor Raytheon and derives its name from the radar component of the weapon system. The AN/MPQ-53 at the heart of the system is known as the “Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target” which is a backronym for PATRIOT. The Patriot System replaced the Nike Hercules system as the U.S. Army’s primary High to Medium Air Defense (HIMAD) system, and replaced the MIM-23 Hawk system as the U.S. Army’s medium tactical air defense system. In addition to these roles, Patriot has been given the function of the U.S. Army’s anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system, which is now Patriot’s primary mission. The system is expected to stay fielded until at least 2040

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The MIM-104 Patriot is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by the United States. It is designed to intercept and destroy tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, aircraft and drones. The Patriot system consists of a radar, a command and control station, and multiple launchers that can fire up to 16 missiles each. The Patriot missile has a range of about 70 km and a speed of up to Mach 5. The system can operate in all weather conditions and has a high degree of mobility and survivability. The Patriot system was first deployed in 1984 and has been used in several conflicts, such as the Gulf War, the Iraq War and the Syrian Civil War. The Patriot system has been exported to several countries, such as Germany, Japan, Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Patriot system is constantly being upgraded and improved to counter new threats and enhance its capabilities.