Lockheed Martin's Compact Kinetic Energy Missile Successful in Flight Test

摘要

Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a guided test flight of its Compact Kinetic Energy Missile (CKEM) against a main battle tank recently at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. All objectives for this test were achieved. In addition to demonstrating CKEM's capability against an armored target, the test also gathered missile performance and lethality data. This flight was the last of three guided flight tests for the year. The key advantages of the CKEM system are its deployability and tremendous overmatch in lethality, which defeats all projected future armored combat vehicles. The CKEM weapon system also provides increased countermeasure effectiveness and survivability while allowing the soldier to engage the toughest and most sophisticated armored targets.