M712 Copperhead

The M712 Copperhead is a controlled 155 -mm artillery shell, which was developed by the United States. You can be fired from all 155 -mm guns used in NATO members.

Technology

The precision-guided munitions Copperhead directs itself after firing in a tagged by a laser target. Because she needs the active target illumination until impact, it belongs to the semi-autonomous munitions. The goal must be the advanced target illuminator for 3 to 15 seconds continuously illuminated ( marked). Since different laser frequencies can be used, several Copperheads can simultaneously tackle different goals. Several floors can be fixed to the same frequency as a target is combated repeatedly.

Use

The M712 Copperhead came in 1991 during the Second Gulf War in Iraq used.

Dissemination

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