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Russia has developed a new version of the Izdeliye 305, officially named the Lightweight Multifunction Missile (LMUR), with a range exceeding 25 kilometers, around 40 percent more than the original missile.
The LMUR was developed by the Kolomna Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering for upgraded Mi-28NM and Ka-52M attack helicopters. It can also be launched from Mi-8MNP-2 special forces helicopters.
A screenshot from the multi-function display of a helicopter posted to social networks on June 6, revealed the range of the LMUR latest version, which is codenamed UR-305UD. According to the photo, the missile was able to hit a target some 25,3 kilometers away. The range of the original LMUR was just under 15 kilometers.
The LMUR is equipped with an GLONASS-aided inertial navigation system, an optical thermal imaging homing seeker and a two-way secured data-link. It is armed with a high-explosive warhead weighing 25 kg.
The Izdeliye 305 can be used in two different modes. In the first one, the target is marked by the operator before launch, and the carrier helicopter can turn away directly after the missile launch.
In the second mode, the missile is launched without it being locked on a target. It first flies in its direction, using inertial guidance with satellite navigation providing corrections. The image from the seeker is transmitted back to the helicopter via a data-link system, dubbed the AS-BPLA. The operator can select the target and change it while the missile is flying towards its area.
The AS-BPLA data-link system has a range of 50 kilometers, thus a further increase in the range of the LMUR is to be expected.
Russian attack helicopters have been using LMUR missiles against Kiev forces since the start of the special operation in Ukraine more than three years ago with much success. The missile is typically used against fortified positions and high-value military equipment, like air defenses.
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from 15 km to 25 km is 40%? you need to brush up on math from grammar school 🤗
more guidance system improvements ? ok !