MBDA MICA
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The MBDA MICA (Missile d'Interception et de Combat Aérien, "Interception and Air Combat Missile") is an anti-air multi-target, all weather, fire-and-forget missile system. It is intended for use both by air platforms, ground units and ships. The, which are equipped with the rapid fire MICA Vertical Launch System. It is fitted with a thrust vector control (TVC) system.
It was developed from 1982 onward by Matra. The first trials occurred in 1991, and the missile was commissioned in 1996 to equip the Rafale and Mirage 2000. It is a replacement for both Super 530 (interception) and Magic II (dogfight). Two can be fired in a 2-second interval.
Variants
Two seeker types are available for the MICA, one with active radar homing (MICA RF, also commonly called MICA AR) and the other with infrared homing (MICA IR). Both missiles are able to filter out counter-measures. They can also lock on both before and after launch.The MICA can be employed as a short-range surface-to-air missile, currently available fired from a truck-mounted box launcher. This system is known as VL Mica SHORAD.
Operators
Republic of China: Republic of China Air ForceSee also
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