PGM 500

The PGM is a British air - to-ground missile that from the year 1984 by the company GEC Marconi (now MBDA ) was developed in different versions.

During the development, there have been various project name. Among other things, Project Alpha, GMX, Felix, Pegasus, Little Brother or PGM -1 before you finally decided to PGM. The first time the public has been presented to you in 1994 and was submitted to the British forces in 1995 in service.

They are available in two different versions, one as PGM -500 and PGM -2000. Where the number indicates the weight of the warhead in pounds. In addition to land targets, the PGM can be used as an anti - ship missile (according to manufacturer ).

Otherwise, the PGM is very modular. It can be mounted different search heads (TV, IIR, laser) and release ( impact or proximity fuze ).

The PGM is also used by the Air Force of the United Arab Emirates, under the name Hakim.

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