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Mokopa

General Facts

  • TYPE
    Anti-tank missile

  • ORIGIN
    South Africa

  • NICKNAMES
    ZT-6 (nickname)

  • DESIGNED
    Early 1990's

  • DESIGNER
    Denel Dynamics

  • PRODUCTION
    1996 - present

  • PRODUCERS
    South Africa - Denel Dynamics

  • QUANTITY
    Unknown

  • UNIT COST
    Unknown

  • CHARACTERISTICS
    Powerful warhead
    Several guidance options available
    Good accuracy and long range

Introduction

The Mokopa is a modern anti-tank missile of South African origin. It was developed as part of the armament package of the South African Rooivalk attack helicopter. The Mokopa has a similar role as the US AGM-114 Hellfire missile and has comparable characteristics.

Design

The Mokopa has a conventional layout with the guidance section in the nose, followed by the warhead in the middle and solid fuel rocket engine at the rear. Four wings with a control surface are located near the nozzle. The baseline model uses semi-active laser homing with lock-on-before-launch and lock-on-after-launch capabilities. A millimetric wave radar and an imaging infrared are alternative seeker types that are reportedly available.

Firepower

The Mokopa uses a tandam HEAT warhead for use against armored vehicles. Penetration of 1.350mm RHA behind ERA makes the Mokopa effective against all modern types of main battle tanks. A blast fragmentation warhead for anti-shipping use is reportedly available. The maximum effective range when launched from a helicopter is 10 km. Using semi-active laser homing accuracy at maximum range is quoted as little as 0.3 meter deviation.

Platforms

The Mokopa was originally intended for use on the Rooivalk attack helicopter. It can also be integrated on other types of helicopters, and it is marketed for use on vehicles and ships.

Users

The Mokopa is used in limited numbers by the South African air force. Integration on the Rooivalk attack helicopter has stopped due to budget cuts.

Variants

Mokopa

The Mokopa is a modern anti-tank missile. It bears resemblance to the US AGM-114 Hellfire and UK Brimstone missiles. The baseline model uses semi-active laser homing and is fitted with a tandam HEAT warhead for use against armored vehicles. Alternative seeker types are millimetric wave radar and an imaging infrared. A warhead for anti-shipping use is reportedly available.

TypeAnti-tank missile
Diameter0.178 m body
Length1.995 m
Weight49.8 kg
GuidanceSemi-active laser guidance
WarheadTandem HEAT warhead, penetration 1.350 mm RHA behind ERA
PropulsionSingle-stage solid propellant rocket motor
Speed530 m/s
Range10.0 km maximum
Altitude-
Engagement envelope-
Remarks-

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