PARIS, Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company
(NYSE: RTN) successfully completed flight tests of its Griffin™ C
increased capability missile. The tests at Yuma Proving Ground,
Arizona highlighted the missile's
In-Flight Target Update (IFTU) capability when it was redirected to
a new target in mid-flight. IFTU is vital for naval forces facing
swarming boat threats that often intermingle with friendly and
neutral shipping.
"With its extended range motor, Griffin C's increased capability
addresses the need for a longer range missile with in-flight
retargeting. Because they often operate in a high-traffic, littoral
waters, naval warfighters must make split-second decisions to
engage or disengage targets," said Dr. Thomas R. Bussing, vice president of Advanced
Missile Systems at Raytheon Missile Systems. "By enhancing an
already tested and fielded system, we can deliver a missile with
significantly improved capabilities at lower costs and
risk."
Griffin C, formerly called SeaGriffin™ went three-for-three in
flight testing. Raytheon has now completed Griffin C's development
phase linking the new dual-mode seeker, data link and IFTU.
Raytheon conducted this flight test series to demonstrate the
missile's readiness as the Surface Warfare solution for the U.S.
Navy's Littoral Combat Ships Surface-to-Surface Missile Module.
About Griffin C-
Raytheon's Griffin missile, in production today, is a
multi-platform, multi-service weapon that has a proven track record
for successful rapid integration on land, sea and air assets.
Griffin C, will add significantly increased capability to the
Griffin B Block II variant that is currently fielded on U.S. Navy
Patrol Coastal vessels. Griffin C capability enhancements
include:
- An extended range motor that will triple the range of the
current Griffin B
- Dual-mode IIR/SAL seeker
- Data link for in-flight target updates and positive missile
control
- Vertical launch with 360 degree coverage
- Thrust vector control
- Waypoint navigation
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2013 sales of
$24
billion and 63,000 employees worldwide, is a
technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security
and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of
innovation spanning 92 years, Raytheon provides
state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other
capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command,
control, communications and intelligence systems, as well
as cyber security and a broad range of mission support
services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit
us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter
@Raytheon.
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