Taurus KEPD 350
Type: missile
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Germany / Sweden
Manufacturer: Taurus Systems (MBDA / Saab)
First Deployed: 2005
Overview
The Taurus KEPD 350 (Kinetic Energy Penetration Destroyer) is a stealthy long-range air-launched stand-off cruise missile designed specifically for hardened and deeply buried target destruction, developed as a joint German-Swedish venture. Range exceeding 500 km with a turbojet engine and terrain-following flight profile using TERCOM/DSMAC navigation plus GPS/INS. The unique MEPHISTO tandem warhead penetrates several metres of reinforced concrete. Integrated on Eurofighter Typhoon, JAS 39 Gripen, and F-15K. Germany debated extensively over transferring Taurus to Ukraine, ultimately declining in 2024.
Technical Specifications
| range | 500+ km |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 0.8–0.95 |
| weight | ~1,400 kg |
| warhead | MEPHISTO tandem penetrator (480 kg, ~6m reinforced concrete penetration) |
| guidance | GPS/INS + TERCOM + IR scene matching (DSMAC) |
| platforms | Eurofighter Typhoon, JAS 39 Gripen, F-15K |
| manufacturer | Taurus Systems GmbH (MBDA/Saab joint venture) |
Operators
- Germany
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
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