HEAT Anti-Armor Shaped-Charge Warheads

Tactical Warheads / Directed Effect

Compact Directed-Effect
Warheads

Compact HEAT anti-armor warheads for UAVs, loitering munitions, and other compatible guided or unmanned platforms.

A shaped explosive charge and metallic liner concentrate the primary effect on a defined impact area for localized penetration of a protected target.

LAV Total Mass1.30 kg
LAV + FRAG Mass2.20 kg
Explosive Mass0.75 kg
Published Penetration*50–200 mm

Localized Penetration

Compact HEAT Anti-Armor Effects

Unlike an HE-fragmentation warhead, the primary function is localized penetration of a protected target.

The current reference range includes a dedicated shaped-effect configuration and a combined shaped-effect plus fragmentation configuration.

Published Product Data

Reference Configurations

The two pre-configured effectors provide dedicated and combined-effect options within a compact payload class.

Configuration Primary Effect Total Mass Explosive Mass Dimensions Published Penetration*
LAV Shaped effect 1.30 kg 0.75 kg Ø90 × 160 mm 50–200 mm
LAV + FRAG Shaped effect + fragmentation 2.20 kg 0.75 kg Ø100 × 160 mm 50–200 mm
* Reference product data from the available pre-configured effectors. Penetration depends on the verified configuration, target material, engagement geometry, integration, and test conditions. Final performance is subject to platform engineering and qualification.

Configuration Range

Dedicated and Combined-Effect Options

Dedicated Shaped Effect / 1.30 kg

LAV Configuration

The compact anti-armor option is intended for selected top-attack applications against light armored vehicles and protected military positions where a focused shaped-charge effect is required.

Its Ø90 × 160 mm envelope and 0.75 kg explosive mass provide a defined starting point for payload and interface engineering.

Shaped Effect + Fragmentation / 2.20 kg

LAV + FRAG Configuration

The combined configuration adds a secondary fragmentation effect for missions requiring a focused effect on a protected target and an effect around the engagement point.

Its Ø100 × 160 mm reference envelope and higher total mass must be considered when defining payload, mounting, and release requirements.

Both configurations have a published 50–200 mm reference penetration range, subject to the conditions stated above.

Complete Weaponization Package

Platform Integration

Each warhead is integrated as part of a complete weaponization package. The engineering scope includes:

Mechanical Mounting and Installation Envelope
Payload Mass, Balance, and Carrier-Platform Limits
Compatible Fuze and Safe & Arm Architecture
Electrical, Command, and Release Interfaces
Environmental and Operational Qualification
Configuration Control for the Warhead, Fuze, and Platform Interface

Potential carrier platforms include UAVs, loitering munitions, UGVs, and other compatible guided systems. Final suitability is determined for each platform and mission profile.

Selection Guidance

Select the Required Effect and Payload Class
LAV / 1.30 kgFor low mass and a dedicated localized anti-armor effect.
LAV + FRAG / 2.20 kgFor missions also requiring fragmentation when the carrier supports the higher mass.

Contact AI Armaments with the carrier-platform payload limit, available installation envelope, intended target class, and interface requirements to define the applicable configuration.

Contact AI Armaments

Final configuration, penetration performance, target suitability, platform compatibility, qualification, availability, and delivery are subject to engineering assessment, system integration, testing, contractual agreement, applicable regulations, export-control requirements, and end-user approval.

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