Finally Indoensian Navy Succed on Conducting Yakhont Firing Test

After more than two month delayed, Indonesia navy succed conducting firing test on Yakhont and several others missile. Yakhont missile successfully hit an old vessel from distance about 250 km. This firing test conducted in Hindia ocean in 20 April 2011. This success show Indonesia navy capability and strong deterrence effort even in very bad financial constraint condition. An also show indonesian defence industry on their capability in integrate yakhont firing on their old sewaco system.
Yakhont missile just need only seven minute from OSW class fregate to hit its designated firing test ship (KR irian an old LST made by USA). Indonesia navy also conducted another missile firing test, including Exocet M40 , RBU 6000 and under water torpedo that fired from their very old submarine.
Picture i m copied from another blogspot (alutsista.blogspot.com)

ourlibro.com

Indonesian navy wil conduct yakhont test firing

Finally, Indonesian navies will conduct missile tests yakhont. The trial is planned to be conducted in February this year (2011). Some sources from the navy claimed that a number of ship-class frigate Van Speijk they already are equipped with yakhont missiles, harpoon missiles to replace the out-of-life.

If the trial is successful, it will show that there is an increase in domestic defense industry capabilities, although only the ability of Russian weapons systems integration with the system installed on the frigates SEWACO van speijk .

From the point of military capability, the success this trial also showed increased military capabilities of the navy. Although we can not ascertain whether the Indonesian navy missile capability able to fully exploit this yakhont.

As we know yakhont missiles have max. range as far as 300 km, this means that to maximize the ability yakhont, Navy need ability to provide over the horizon guidance system , and we know the Navy does not have this capability.

But if the trial successfully conducted by for a considerable distance (more than 200 km), it means that the Navy was at least able to take advantage yakont at its maximum parameters.

State navies in southeast asia as it is known today also operates the anti-ship missiles, Malaysia has a Atomat missile, and Excocet, Thailand has a harpoon and C802, Singapore has a last block harpoon . Seeing this, the existence of yakhont in TN AL is not a big threat to them and from my opinion, Malaysia that is very provocative and aggressive towards Indonesia does not need to worry on this yakhonn missiles.

Taiwan Missile shiled will ready in next year

Taiwan missile defence shield ready next year: report


by Staff Writers
Taipei (AFP) Sept 6, 2010
Taiwan expects a much-anticipated missile defence shield to be ready next year after buying advanced weapons at a cost of about 300 billion Taiwan dollars (9.4 billion US), local media reported Monday.
Six batteries of Patriot III missiles forming the backbone of the system will account for roughly half the costs associated with the project, the China Times newspaper said.

A long-range early warning radar system, priced at about 40 billion Taiwan dollars, will allow the military to detect and track incoming ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, it said.

While the Patriot III and radars are US-made, the system will also include locally produced tactical ballistic missiles evolved from existing missiles known as "Tienkung", or Sky Bow, the paper said.

The defence ministry declined to comment on the report.

Military experts estimate the People's Liberation Army currently has more than 1,600 missiles aimed at the island.

Ties between Taiwan and its giant neighbour have improved markedly since President Ma Ying-jeou of the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang took office in Taipei in 2008.

But China still considers Taiwan to be territory awaiting reunification, by force if necessary, prompting Taipei to seek more advanced defence weaponry, largely from the United States.

Washington announced in January a weapons package for Taiwan that includes Patriot missiles, Black Hawk helicopters, and equipment for Taiwan's F-16 fighter jets, but no submarines or new fighter aircraft.

Beijing reacted angrily to the arms deal, valued at 6.4 billion US dollars, halting military and security contacts with the United States.


http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Taiwan_missile_defence_shield_ready_next_year_report_999.htm

Qiam 1: Latest Iran missile launched

In recent days Iran will conduct launching test for their most sofisticasted missile, Qiam 1

Baku – APA. Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi says the military has successfully test fired a new surface-to-surface missile, APA reports quoting “The Voice of America”.

Iran’s Press TV quotes Vahidi as saying the Qiam-1 missile has what he called a "smart navigation system" that decreases the chances of it being intercepted. He also said the missile can hit targets with high precision.

Vahidi commented during Friday prayers in Tehran. He did not say where the test was carried out or reveal the missile’s precise range.

Local TV reports showed a missile lifting into the air from what appeared to be a desert location.

Word of the test came a day before Iran was expected to launch its Bushehr nuclear power plant, using fuel delivered by Russia.

src:http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=128217

Indonesia launching their first missile patrol boat (PKR)

August 17, 2010, Jakarta - Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro me

launching the construction of warships combat type missile Destroyer Watchtower (PKR)

which is a combat warship tpertama and the largest to be made

in Indonesia, Monday (16 / 8) at the Defense Ministry offices in Jakarta.

Making PKR warships will be done by PT. PAL as

domestic defense industry cooperation with other countries, as

winner of the tender.

PKR is Launching a war ship building with the theme "Child Dedication

Nation To Bumi Persada Indonesia "is, marked by the opening

Mock Up symbolically sheath combat warships PKR by the Minister of Defence.

Attending the ceremony were the Commander of TNI Djoko Santoso, TNI Laksama Kasal

Agus Suhartono, Lieutenant General Sjafri Sjamsoeddin deputy defense minister, secretary general Kemhan

TNI Mardya Haryyanto Eris, S. IP, M.A. and Managing Director of PT. PAL Harsusanto and

some officials in the ranks Kemhan, TNI and Mabesal.

In addition, officials also attended by representatives from the Ministry of Industry,

Ministry of Research and Technology, Ministry of Enterprise, Bappenas and the House Commission I members

RI as well as representatives from Damen in Indonesia.

Defence in his speech said, after a journey that

long enough, eventually launching Kemhan able to ship building

PKR war which is the largest combat warships and the first

will be built in Indonesia, namely PT. PAL.

According to Minister of Defense, launched the construction of warships is extremely PKR

important, considering this is one of the priorities in line with

development in the government of Indonesia to the second Cabinet of building

defense industry in the city. The significance of the construction industry

is the best defense in the country and as far as possible in order

Military defense equipment be built in the country.

"Launching this PKR warship construction becomes very moment

important, because after the Indonesian monetary crisis in

1998, then we try to rebuild the defense industry

in the country, "added Minister of Defence.

Defense says, the construction of warships would be the point of this PKR

initial rise of the domestic defense industry, particularly ship industry

war, and further expected to continue to build ships

This kind of next to Indonesia in the future will have

a strong navy.

Defense further explained, in addition used for the task - the task

fighters, warships PKR is also required to provide a deterrent

effect or effects of fear against anyone who would try to interfere with

Homeland sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Minister of Defense added that warships of this PKR can also be used in peace

keeping mission or peacekeeping missions. In a peace mission,

Indonesia has not only sent troops from the Army, but has also

sending naval warships in a mission in Lebanon.

At that time, with a Sigma Class was quite successful and is recognized by

NATO warships the Navy that meets the standards of ship - ship

NATO war. With the presence of PKR warships, according to Defense

Indonesia is expected to be placed on more class

high and honorable in the world in the International arena.

In addition, with the construction of warships that will be created PKR PT. PAL,

also proves that the government in this regard and Armed Kemhan

committed in realizing the welfare pro-defense policy.

Through the development of CRF in PT.PAL warship, the defense industry

and other domestic support will grow that will ultimately

encourage the growth of national economy through employment.

Defense says, although in the first PKR warship construction

There are still some deficiencies that must be continually enhanced, but this

This represents a major step of the journey for the defense industry

domestically. "While elsewhere the construction of warships PKR

This is already done, but this proves that some time

Indonesia will be able to perform and maintain a strong and deep-sea

Homeland sovereignty and territorial integrity, "added Minister of Defence.

Ending his speech, Defense Minister expressed his pride and gratitude

to all parties, both the Armed Forces Commander, Kasal and a team led by

Kemhan secretary general who had worked hard for many - years in

preparing and realizing the construction of warships PKR. Coincide

Independence anniversary to the 65th, this is a form of sacrifice

of the children of the nation in the defense sector, all levels of Kemhan and TNI.

Meanwhile, Secretary General of the Army Eris Kemhan Mardya Haryyanto, S. IP, MA time

read the narrative construction of warships PKR says, in

realize the noble ideals and a dedication to the nation of Indonesia,

Kemhan with all stake holders are determined to realize the construction of ships

war fighter type PKR is the largest to be built in industry

domestic defense. It is also as an appreciation of the industry

defense in order to meet the needs Alutsista contribute.

Kemhan Secretary-General further explained that the design of this ship has PKR

consider the fulfillment of operational requirements including

development of the strategic environment, military and construction concepts tridimensional

Alutsista independence programs through transfer of Knolage (Tok) and

Transfer of Technology (TOT).

Meanwhile in a predetermined design criteria include

able to be operated until the outer limit of the exclusive economic zone,

have the fire power and is able to generate reliable penangkalan impact,

have the latest technology and integrated Senkomlek and can diup-

grade in accordance with technological developments and able to perform the task -

SAR duties.

Kemhan secretary general added that the target is expected to be achieved

PT. PAL as a strategic industry self-defense may be able to

designing and producing ships of PKR, frigate and ships on the water

other.

Kemhan secretary general said the construction of this ship is devoted PKR

children of the nation to Bumi Persada Indonesia in welcoming Birthdays

Years to 65 Years Independence in 2010 that are expected to increase

bargaining power and competitiveness of the Indonesian nation.

PKR warship building process

PKR warship development was preceded by a submission of one

fruit types of PKR by a warship to the Navy and subsequently Kemhan

processed through the existing mechanisms in procurement Alutsista TNI.

Making these warships carried out by PT. PAL as an industry

defense in the country who will cooperate with other countries, as

the winning bidder as part of technology transfer. Based on

PT calculations. PAL is based in Surabaya for shipbuilding

PKR is the first war that takes about four years.

Previously Kemhan has also established the Dutch state of three countries

Other European proposals to co-workers, namely the Netherlands, Italy

and Russia. In the assessment of warship construction program PKR

conditions, the Kemhan and the Navy have been require to winners

tender, in terms of development of the first warships carried PKR

fully in PT. PAL by maximizing local content (the portion PT.PAL). Right

design patents from PKR warships armed with various

missile types into common property Kemhan and winner of the tender.

In addition, Kemhan and PT. PAL has the right to sell the same boat

ASEAN countries and Asia, and if the winner of the tender vessel builder

PKR war to sell the same boat, PT. PAL has the right to download the supply

engine room and accommodation section section in the framework of 'co-

production '.

Some other things that support the war shipbuilding program PKR

, ie type PKR warship warship built at the division,

where management & project organization including engineering,

procurement, construction and finance are managed separately from

PT.PAL corporate events.

PKR warship building process was also based on the existence of a

full commitment from management, employees of PT. PAL and its stake

holder. Besides, it needs also an investment commitment

clear from the partners to increase capacity and production facilities

battleship division.

A special selection of every human resources as executors

terlibatpun in warship building project is also PKR

must match the required competence.

Specifications warships PKR

PKR types of warships that will be created in Indonesia by PT. PAL

designed can be used in several missions such operations

electronic warfare, anti-air warfare, anti-ship warfare

submarines, surface warfare and anti-ship gunfire support ship. In

Moreover PKR warship is equipped with a SAM missile, SSM

and anti-submarine missiles.

Specifications of PKR warships, among others have long

Overall ± 105 meters, width of ± 14 meters, a depth of ± 8.8 meters,

speed (max / cruiser / econ) ± kn 30/18/14 with engine power

main ± 4 x 9240 hp.

The ships are equipped with radar equipment to detect

submarines and aircraft, including armament equipment

76 caliber cannon up to 100 mm and caliber 20 to 30 mm, launcher

to-air missile and torpedo weapons and other support equipment.

This ship is also equipped with a helipad facility in the ship deck.

src: dmc

Indonesia increase their navy punch capability

Surabaya, Tempo News

PT PAL Indonesia, which have integrated combat system installation contract

including pairs of sophisticated missiles, has been completed on 32 of KRI

contract until the end of this year as many as 56 KRI of various types.

KSAL Admiral Agus Suhartono joint Managing Director of PT PAL Adiek Yulianto

submit it on the way home from Ambon to

Surabaya Wednesday, August 4, 2010, after attending the 2010 Sail Banda.

According KRI KSAL of 32 missiles already installed is six KRI

Ahmad Yani types of Class frigate and 14 of the type of corvette KRI Parchim

Class is installed the latest missile from Russia that is Yakhont. Yakhont missile

capable of firing up to a distance of 300 km and has been tested as much as 2

times in the Java Sea last June. For each type of frigate

KRI installed eight units mounted missile corvettes, while four types of units for

each KRI.

While KRI of this type of fast patrol has completed the installation of

C802 missile made in China to 12 from target 30 KRI KRI Quick Ship

Missiles. Each KRI installed two C802 units. C802 missiles capable of taking

range up to 120 km and has been tested in joint exercises

Armed Forces in 2008.

Indonesia is preparing for the addition of 100 ships made fast missile

domestic (PT PAL and Fasharkan TNI AL), the purchase of six corvettes sigma

Netherlands, making eight national corvette by PA PAL, and the purchase of two vessels

Kilo submarine from Russia.

Currently the Navy has a fleet strength of two fighter with a defense equipment

consists of 167 KRI, 325 cal, 2 submarine and two Marine Division. Year

2013 direnccanakan one another will be established so that the fighter fleet of the Navy

has three fighter fleet with the power of the KRI 274, 630 cal, 12 Submarine

and the 3rd Marine Division. This is in accordance with current military strategic planning.

source:http://www.topix.com/forum/world/malaysia/TVMFJTT6473572CCI

Malaysia Navy Test Their Excocet Missile :Tembakan Misil KD Tunku Abdul Rahman Tepati Sasaran

KUALA LUMPUR 26 Julai - Kapal selam pertama negara, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman hari ini berjaya melancarkan penembakan misil bawah permukaan ke permukaan, Exocet SM39 blok dua yang berjaya memusnahkan sasaran permukaan (STB) berukuran 40 meter.

Panglima Tentera Laut, Laksamana Jeneral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar berkata, pelancaran tepat pukul 10.15 pagi tadi di kawasan Laut China Selatan membuktikan keupayaan Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) dan kapal selam negara menjalankan sebarang misi jika diperlukan.

"Misil yang dilancarkan tepat ke sasaran berukuran 40 meter pada kedudukan 40 kilometer (22 batu nautika) dari kedudukan kapal selam.

"Ia dilancarkan ketika KD Tunku Abdul Rahman berada pada kedalaman 55 meter iaitu paras di mana ia sukar dikesan oleh sistem penderia bawah air mana-mana kapal permukaan," katanya dalam kenyataan di sini hari ini.

Misil Exocet SM39 blok dua merupakan aset negara yang diperolehi dari Perancis pada pertengahan 2008. Peluru berpandu sepanjang enam meter dan berdiameter 35 sentimeter itu seberat 2,100 kilogram.

Abdul Aziz menambah, penembakan itu merupakan sebahagian daripada aktiviti kontrak ujian tropika.

"Ia juga bertujuan mengesahkan keberkesanan misil Exocet SM39 blok dua dan sistem persenjataan KD Tunku Abdul Rahman atau lebih dikenali sebagai SUBTICS KD TAR di kawasan laut beriklim tropika," ujarnya.

Beliau turut memberitahu, sebanyak 10 unit yang terlibat dalam penembakan tersebut akan turut menyertai latihan gabungan TLDM iaitu Eksesais Operasi Laut (Ostex) dan Latihan Integrasi Armada Kapal Selam (Subfit) yang berlangsung selama seminggu bermula Khamis ini di kawasan Gugusan Semarang Peninjau, Laut China Selatan.

src:http://utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2010&dt=0727&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Polis_%26_Tentera&pg=te_02.htm

HyunMOO III or HyunMU series : the South Korea Cruisse Missile

The military and the Agency for Defense Development have developed a cruise missile with a range of 1,500 km and deployed it warfare-ready.

The August issue of the monthly Chosun magazine published last Saturday quoted a military officer as saying the ADD began research and development for the Hyunmu-3C, a surface-to-surface cruise missile, in 2008, and has started mass-producing it. Hundreds of them will be deployed warfare-ready at an Army unit on the central frontline this year.

So far only the Hyunmu-3A, with a range of 500 km, and the Hyunmu-3B, with 1,000 km, were deployed.

The Hyunmu-3C brings North Korean nuclear and other major facilities like Scud and Rodong missile bases in South Pyongan, Kangwon, and South Hamgyong Provinces within range of the South Korean Army. The Hyunmu-3 series are being mass-produced by LIG Nex1. The Hyunmu-3C is 6 m long and 53-60 cm in diameter and weighs 1.5 tons. It is equipped with an aircraft jet engine.

It can fly at a speed of slightly less than Mach 1, or 1,260 km/h and carries a 450 kg warhead. Its accuracy is within 1-2 m. The missile is said to be equal in terms of functions to the U.S.-developed Tomahawk cruise missile.

Only six other countries -- the U.S., the U.K., France, Russia, China and Israel -- have cruise missiles with a range of more than 500 km, and only three -- the U.S., Russia and Israel -- have missiles with a range of 1,500 km or more.

"Deployment of the Hyunmu-3 missiles will enable precision strikes against North Korea's missile bases and bunkers in the early stages of any war," the officer added. "Until recently the range of South Korean missiles fell far short of major targets in the North, but with the new missiles we've overcome the disadvantage."

The Missile Technology Control Regime was revised in 2001 after the North's test-firing of long-range missiles so that South Korea is now allowed to build cruise missiles of any range with warheads weighing up to 500 kg but is still banned from developing ballistic missiles with a range of more than 300 km.

The Defense Ministry has focused on developing cruise missiles since the 1990s.


Below is information From wikipedia about the missile

Hyunmoo III is a new cruise missile that is to be fielded with the military of Republic of Korea. It is designed by Agency for Defense Development (ADD). The name Hyunmoo (Hangul: 현무) comes from a mythical beast described as the "Guardian of the Northern Sky".

Hyunmoo III bears no resemblance to the previous Hyunmoo SSM, which were improved versions of Nike Hercules surface-to-air missiles that were converted into short-range high-speed surface-to-surface ballistic missiles in response to North Korea's Scud-B and Nodong-1 missile threats. Instead, the new missile's designs are strikingly similar to the United States Tomahawk cruise missile and also the Babur cruise missile of the Pakistan military.

Hyunmoo IIIA, which was nicknamed "Eagle-1" (독수리-1) during the testing, has a range of 500 km, while Hyunmoo IIIB, nicknamed "Eagle-2" (독수리-2), has a range of 1,000 km. Hyunmoo IIIC, or "Eagle-3" (독수리-3), will be capable of striking its target up to 1,500 km away. This is a significant improvement from Hyunmoo I which had a range of 180 km and Hyunmoo II, which only has a range of 300 km, both of which were ballistic and not cruise missiles.

It is powered by a turbofan engine, much like other subsonic cruise missiles of its type, and has a payload of up to 500 kilograms. The guidance systems consist of Inertial Guidance System and Global Positioning System.

The maximum payload of the missile is rated at 500 kilograms of conventional explosive.

King Sejong the Great class destroyers and KSS-III class submarines will be equipped with these missiles inside their Vertical Launching System (K-VLS).

South Korea is barred from producing a non-indigenous ballistic missile that is above a certain payload and range limit in accordance to Missile Technology Control Regime. Therefore, a heavy emphasis was put on for developing long-range cruise missiles by the South Korean government, as there is no restriction of payload amount and range limit set for them. With the introduction of Hyunmoo-III, which also has some advanced systems sometimes found on ICBMs, the Republic of Korea Army created the Missile Command in order to efficiently manage these missiles.

source ://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/07/19/2010071900309.html

Russian Club-K Container Missile : The game Changer

Indonesian Missile Destroyer Escort Tender will be begin in next week

JAKARTA - MI: Ministry of Defense estimates that the procurement process corvette type missile destroyer escort (PKR) will enter the process in Kemenhan of next week. Three countries have registered for making long-ship that is 105 meters.

"There are three candidates who had registered on TNI AL pending. There are Dutch, besides Italy and Russia, which could make a corvette's cooperation in PT PAL," said Director General of Defense Facilities Laksda Kemenhan Gunadi in Jakarta, Tuesday (9 / 3 ).

Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Agus Suhartono previously said that production of PKR could be expected this year. PKR-making will be implemented in cooperation with other countries as part of technology transfer. The government has allocated some 700 million dollars for making one PKR.

Gunadi confirmed alutsista ( defense system) not be all produced in the country. Technological constraints to be one obstacle to alutsista BUMNIS to produce high-tech. However, he insisted that the government would be as much as possible to leverage domestic capabilities.

"We make as much as possible produced in the country, but can not be held entirely in the country. For example, we create a sophisticated combat aircraft and only needed two squadrons, for now its imposible to build by myown , must work together with other countries. But, we make sure the industry in country gets the work, or we call ToT, "he said. (DM/OL-03)
src: mediaindonesia.com

Indonesia:Navy said it had proposed the procurement of missile destroyer escort to be realized this year

JAKARTA - MI: Ministry of Defense expressed readiness to realize the budget for compliance alutsista in 2010. Army Navy said it had proposed the procurement of missile destroyer escort to be realized this year. TNI AL optimistic this ship will be ready to be produced in the same year.

This was conveyed by the Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Agus Suhartono to Media Indonesia, in Jakarta, Tuesday (2 / 3).

"That was the Ministry of Defense. Maybe next week there TEP (Implementation Evaluation Team) to determine who is doing," said Agus.

It filed a crew for the beginning of PKR. Shipbuilding budgeted 170 million euros worth of this will be done by PT PAL that will work with other countries through cooperation. There are three countries that proposed a co-worker, the Netherlands, Italy, and Russia. The third option would be determined by the ministry. He estimates that production will be completed ship in 2012.

"We filed this option but we only assess the technical level of operations. The rate transfer of technology, the loan agreement, political issues, etc. It Kemenhan. Thus, it held an item of which is very complex, not only technical issues and operational requirements," he said .

TNI AL also being arranged for procurement contracts of two submarines could be completed in 2010. He said he would ask the three countries as an option for the ministry. He hopes the end of KiB II, two submarines are needed to operate in Indonesia.

"We have not (set). Still in the process," he said. (DM/OL-7)

ASM anti ship missile in South East Country (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand..)

Singapore :
Now, Singapore operated ASM below :
1. Boeing Harpoon : Operated By Singapore Navy and Singapore Air Force, installled in La Fayette (Formidablle) class frigate

Malaysia:
1. Exocet MM49,49 and 40 block 2
2.Brahmos (in negotation process)
3. OTOMAT Mk2 : instaled on Laksamana Class Fregate
4. Boeing AGM-84D Harpoon
5. Sea Skua : installed in their Linx helicopter


Indonesia :
1. C802 ( being evaluated, not yet installed)
2. Yakhont ( in installation process)
3. Exocet

Thailand:

1. Boeing Harpoon : Installed on Naresuan Class

2.EXOCET MM38

3. C-802

Philippine

Phillipine didnt operate ASW

Vietname

We can se from the list above that Malaysian Navy is the navy in south east asia that operated more type ASW. RMN (Royal Malaysia Navy) colected the latest fancy stuff from western block, if we compare with another country RMN is the only sea skua operator.

Singapore, with their close relatonship with USAand Israel, only use ASW from USA. I think this is ultimate choice for thir needs, because different with their neighbour country, specially Indonesia, singapore didnt has any relationship problem with USA and Israel, so singapore far from weapon embargo such of experienced by the Indonesian. Harpoon is the best ASW in the world, even for export type. Its combat proven, sea skimming and has ECCM capability.Maybe base on this argumen that push Malaysian operated so many type of ASW.

Yakhont vs. exocet vs. harpoon

Until now dominate the Harpoon and Exocet 65% market of the world anti-ship missiles, the Russian missile covers only 20%, and the rest of Western Europe's producers (Italy and Sweden), China and Israel. Dominance of United States missile and France are mainly caused by the missile's own capabilities and flexibility of placement on all platforms (ability of shipboard). Both Harpoon and Exocet has made it difficult if the defense motion for a second anti-ship missiles at a certain distance able to fly low (2-3 meters) above the water surface (sea skiming). This makes it difficult maneuver detection power boats - boats on the water that radar mounted on the main pillar of the ship. Another technological development of the second missile was the application of Electronic counter counter measure (ECCM) which enables the missile to avoid efforts to deceive or distract emitted from the use of warships such as chaff and Decoy. The second factor of the second successful missile was a relatively mild form, with a length of less than 4 meters allow these weapons can be mounted on various types of warships, from battleships light as a class battleship The Singapore Sea Dragon to a big cruiser like the Arleigh Burke class United States Navy. Moreover, two variants of this missile can be carried by an airplane wing and fixed wing circles such as the Super Puma helicopter capable of carrying two fighter Exocet and F-18 Hornet is capable of carrying a pair of Harpoon.

Missiles - anti-ship missile developed by Russia has the advantage of the speed and yield. Missiles - Western missile Average - average speed 0.85 mach / speed of sound (Harpoon AGM-84) to 2.3 mach (Sidearm AGM-122A). Meanwhile, Russian missile range 0.9 mach (Styx missiles) -3.5 mach (missile Kingfisher). Average Russian missiles - a large flat and wide between 6-9 meters in length which contains a large boosters device so that the missile can fly so fast. These factors complicate the reaction rate of anti-missile defense warships to the target missile. Another advantage is that yield so much that can sink ships of destroyer in one shot. Styx missiles that have been exported to many international markets laden with explosives weighing 500 kg, compared with heavy ammunition Exocet and Harpoon 165 Kg 300 Kg approximately. The ship is sinking by Exocet more perkenaan caused by a missile hit the ship as a vital part of the engine room so easy to burn and blow up the ship. This can be seen on the Exocet that hit the brunt of the USS Stark, the ship was damaged and only able to continue the voyage to base for repairs.

Weaknesses of Russian missiles are large size and rigid so that only certain platforms that can run it. Small battleships semaacam Osa and Komar-class capable of carrying missiles for the two ships Styk because it was designed to launch these missiles. Usually Russian missile sales to be a package deal with warships. This is different from the Harpoon and Exocet can be installed on the ship that is not American and French products. For example Fatahillah class corvettes are made in the Netherlands can be installed Exocet and class battleships Kris light of South Korean-made missiles could be installed the same. Because based on the speed and capacity advantage warheads, the Russian missile aside large movements like sea skiming maneuvers so that if the anti-missile defense warships to the target in a state of well prepared, it can be threshed missiles in the air as the Israeli Navy in the Battle of Yom Kippur War in 1973 which successfully blocked 45 Styx missile attack.

Prospect Yakhont

So far, anti-ship missile products to meet the needs of the Russian navy and naval domestic country - under its allies and the country - a country that has become its traditional markets such as India, China, North Korea and a few Arab countries. When the Cold War ended, the supply of weapons to the Russian military more restrictive, while the defense industry has been dependent on the government should be privatized and entered the open market. This condition is very encouraging independence and the Russian military industry a chance to compete with the state - Western European countries. Russia successfully expanding aircraft market and combat vehicles that traditionally the state land - Western countries such as BMP-3 delivery to South Korea and Sukhoi fighters and MiG series to several Asian countries.

Until now, the missile industry Russian navy must recognize the benefits of Western Europe, the United States and China. Chinese missiles even though imitation products marketed Russia but sold in some Asian countries like Thailand, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and North Korea. Whereas one - the only country that is still loyal acquired various anti-ship missiles Russia is India. Since the mid-1980s, Russian arms industry to design anti-ship missile that can be installed in any type of modular warship without a single package with the ship that carried it. The missile is the SS-N-22 Moskit, SS-N-25 Uran and SS-N-26 Yakhont. Maneuverability three types of weapons of this ship Exocet like being able to fly low seaskiming 3-6 meters above sea level.

Moskit missile that could reach targets as far as 120 km and a speed 2 times the speed of sound dedicated to battleships mounted high up like a frigate, destroyer and cruisers. The West called industrial design Raduga Design Bureau is the name Sunburn and murderer dubbed the mother ship (Carier killer). Russia successfully marketing this missile to India and China. Indian Navy frigate put the kelasDelhi and Souvremany class Destroyer. Meanwhile, China put on Souvremeny class destroyers.

Another Russian arms industry that is Zvesda-Strela successfully created cruise missiles SS-N-25 Uran which can be installed on ships - battleships corvettes mild-to-type. The speed of this missile is much lower than Moskit about mach 0.7, but has a cruising range of more distant of about 130 Km. Russia successfully marketed to China and Vietnam. Chinese Navy frigate put it in class, while the Vietnamese Navy put on fast attack craft a new class.

Russia is the latest missile SS-N-26 Yakhont artificial Mashinostroyenia industry which has the advantage of technology and posture. This missile can fly at mach 2.5, 120 Km cruise impotent, and racing at an altitude of 15 km and maneuver at an altitude of seaskiming. More than that these missiles have the equipment Electronic Counter-Counter Measure (ECCM) that is not easily conquered by the detractors of equipment such as missiles Jamming, chaff, and Decoy. India was preparing to buy the missiles, and the current Russian approach to Indonesia is also marketing the missiles mounted on aircraft or the installation of this coastal defense. Indonesia seems to give the green light to this offer, and if the purchase means teralisasi Russia managed to get a market that has long missile off. TNI AL mempensiunkan Guided missile speedboats following Komar class missile lagendaris SS-N-2 Styx in the late decades of the 1970s.
Naval Force &Jane’s Fighting Ship