January 26, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Hi,
Trying to reconstruct the Penguin variant series. How does this look so far? Help appreciated filling the Mod gaps.
Mk I: Boost-coast propulsion, IR terminal homing, ballistic approach
Mk I Mod 7: As Mk I but refurbished with IR seeker from Mk II Mod 3
Mk II: Boost-coast, PEAB active radar homing, pre-programmed course changes up to 90 degrees, laser altimeter, ballistic approach
Mk II Mod 3: As Mk II but with IR homing. Different seeker to Mk I
Mk II Mod 5: Mk II update with “improved seeker”. Not sure if still active radar or reverted to IR
Mk II Mod 7: Air-launched, as Mk II Mod 3, programmable target selection, terminal bunt for deck impact
Mk III: Powered all the way to target, new warhead, IR homing, radar altimeter, no limit to magnitude of course changes, sea-skimming approach
AGM-119: As Mk II Mod 7 but with Mk III seeker and warhead, revised wing folding for SH-60 compatibility
Edit: To help jog memories, here is a contemporary ad for Mk II Mod 7