Akeron MP (MMP)
Type: Anti-Tank Missile
Domain: land
Country of Origin: France / UK / Italy / Germany
Manufacturer: MBDA
Overview
Missile Moyenne Portée — a fifth-generation anti-tank guided missile replacing Milan and Javelin in French service. Features a dual-mode seeker combining infrared imaging and visible-band TV with man-in-the-loop fibre-optic datalink, enabling precision engagement of targets behind cover, in urban environments, and with minimized collateral damage. Fire-and-forget and fire-and-update modes available. Range of 50 m to 4,000+ km with tandem HEAT warhead defeating all current ERA-equipped armour. Weighs 15 kg (missile). Integrated on Jaguar EBRC vehicles, dismounted tripod, and being integrated on Tiger helicopter. Combat-proven in Mali and provided to Ukraine.
Technical Specifications
| warhead | Dual-effect tandem HEAT + blast |
|---|---|
| features | LOAL capability, dual-band IIR |
| guidance | Lock-on before/after launch IIR seeker |
| range_km | 4 |
| weight_kg | 15 |
| launch_modes | Soldier shoulder, vehicle, helicopter |
| penetration_mm | 800 |
| missile_weight_kg | 10 |
Operators
- France
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