, At AEROINDIA 2007 Rafael will present the Python 5, a fifth generation air-to-air missile and the latest member of the Python family. The missile provides the pilot engaging an enemy aircraft with a revolutionary full sphere launch capability.
Python 5 can be launched from a very short range to beyond visual range with greater probability of kill and excellent resistance to countermeasures. The missile is also offered in an air defense configuration.
Python 5 is an innovative combination of state-of-the-art technologies and proven Python 4 components.
The missile incorporates a new dual waveband, high off-boresight imaging seeker, advanced computer architecture, sophisticated IRCCM and flight control algorithms, while maintaining Python 4 unique aerodynamic airframe, powerful rocket motor, warhead and proximity fuze.
Successful development and operational testing of the Python 5 missile has already been carried out, including extensive captive carry evaluation and homing test.
Python 5 has demonstrated outstanding target detection and tracking in adverse background and clouds environment.
Rafael designs, develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of advanced defense systems. These leading edge products include naval, air and ground precision weapons, electro-optic systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) systems, acoustic defense systems, armored protection and training systems.
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