HSC-1 Makedon
| HSC-1 Makedon | |
|---|---|
| Type | Long-range air-to-ground missile |
| Place of origin |  Greece |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2015 (Hellenic Air Force) |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | BSK Defense, Intracom, OMI Ordtech Military Industries, Hellenic Air Force, Hellenic Navy |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,050 kg |
| Length | 4.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.34 m |
| Engine | VRJ-300 Orion |
Operational range | 500 km |
| Speed | 1,100 km/h |
Guidance system | INS/GPS |
Launch platform | |
The HSC-1 Makedon (Hellenic Stand-off Cruise-1) is a long-range air-to-ground missile developed by BSK Defense in 2010.
History
The development of the missile began in 2009 at the BSK Defense headquarters in Chania, Crete, as a top-secret project. The air-to-air and air-to-ground variants are set to be produced in 2015, and the completion of the development is expected in Q4 2014. The surface-to-air variant will be produced in 2018, with the team expecting the completion of the navy missile's development in Q4 2017. The missile is also being developed by other Greek defense companies and the Hellenic Air Force in cooperation with BSK Defence.
See also
References
- http://survincity.com/2010/09/greek-response-to-turkey-cruise-missile-hsc-1/ Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
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