Brimstone on Tornado

[tflash]

He guys, what do you think of this weapon:

 

 

Brimstone Dual Mode Seeker now operational! Read more on:

 

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafmarham/aboutus/9squadronopsreport10january2009.cfm

[Airway]

Me thinks:

 

That's a big torch ! :D

[CE_Mikemonster]

A VERY interesting weapon. Just checked Wiki, here's some quotes (obviously not concrete truth, but an eye opener none the less).

 

 

Each launch system incorporates three rails, i.e. one system carries three missiles. This allows a single aircraft to carry large numbers of missiles, for example a Typhoon can carry eight launch system on eight individual pylons, which gives a payload of twenty four missiles - in addition to a useful air-air payload.

 

In RAF service the missile will be carried by:

 

# Tornado GR4

# Harrier GR9

# Eurofighter Typhoon

 

 

Brimstone is a "fire and forget" missile, which is given targeting data by the WSO prior to launch. Technically, it is programmable to adapt to a particular mission.

 

This capability includes essentially the ability to find targets within a certain area (such as those near friendly forces), and to self destruct if it is unable to find a target within the designated area.

 

This information is provided to the munition by the WSO from RAF ASTOR, USAF JSTARS aircraft or local troops.

 

The missile airframe is developed from Boeing's AGM-114 Helfire, but Brimstone is an all new design with its own motor, warhead and seeker.

 

In addition to the semi-autonomous ability to decide its own targets, the Brimstone has the capacity to determine where on a target to best impact causing damage or elimination of the target.

 

Features a dual-charge to counter reactive armour.

 

Nasty Nasty Nasty. According to the first link its being used with a 1000lb Paveway 2 and the Mauser cannon.

 

If it is as capable as it is claimed, coupled with the Alarm missile it seems that not all of our 'BAe or else' schemes are a waste of money.

Edited February 19, 2009 by CE_Mikemonster
Removed wiki hyperlinks

[Boberro]

Nice weapon, didn't know it before. Thanks for sharing :)

[robmlufc]

GR9's can carry upto eight I believe, 2 on each of the two outermost pylons

[zakobi]

So... anyone gonna spam ED to please include this in DCS for the tonka at some point? :D

[mvsgas]

MBDA Website

 

Looks promising

[mvsgas]

Check out the rapid fire, hope you guys can see this video

http://www.mbda-systems.com/mbda/site/imagevue/EN/index.php?language=english#/content/RUB_365/brimstonedm.flv/

[robmlufc]

Could you just remodel the Hellfire files and Tonka loadout files?

[Brit_Radar_Dude]