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Nammo Develops Dual-Pulse Rocket Motor for Long-Range IRIS-T SLX
Key Takeaways
- Nammo is developing a new prototype rocket motor engine to power a long-range variant of the IRIS-T air defense system, calling it a wholly new program with little carryover from previous designs.
- The motor uses a dual pulse concept: a propellant formulated for a specific thrust profile, with the motor divided into two sections.
- Early prototype work at Raufoss, over 100 km north of Oslo, will include static firings to validate engineering analysis and simulated modelling, with adjustments as needed.
- Diehl's Alexander Linss says the company targets a first development or Safety Integrity Level firing test of the IRIS-T SLX in 2027, with serial production reportedly slated for 2029.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com