| Mectron MSS-1.2 | |
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 President Lula in the LAAD 09. |
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| Type | Anti-tank |
| Place of origin |  Brazil |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2009 - Present |
| Used by | Brazil |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Mectron |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | Mectron HMX warhead family |
| Detonation mechanism |
solid propellant (2 stages) |
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| Engine | Motor to two stages, with solid propellant, based on double occupancy. |
| Guidance system |
Section of control and guidance: digital electronics, microprocessor-based Laser guidance and Radar guidance for redundancy. |
| Steering system |
Flight-controlled fins in cruciform configuration with electrically actuated canards and Loop control with PID strategy |
| Launch platform |
Individual, Vehicle |
Mectron MSS-1.2 is a Brazilian anti-tank missile with laser guidance, used in fighting at close range. MSS 1.2 has a range of 500 to 3,000 m and can also be used against bunkers, small buildings, boats and helicopters. The missile is equipped with a warhead type hollow charge and propulsive system of two stages. The guidance is performed by a laser beam projected by the system of fire control. It is similar in performance to the Russian 9M123 Khrizantema and is meant to compete with other next generation missiles. The MSS-1.2 was designed to deal with current and future armored threats but can also be used against low altitude aircraft such as helicopters and UAVs. It has successfully breached more than 600 mm of composite armour in tests carried out by the Brazilian army.
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