Eryx

Missile Systemconfirmed

Eryx

Eryx is a French short-range portable semi-automatic command to line of sight (SACLOS) based wire-guided anti-tank missile (ATGM) manufactured by MBDA France and by MKEK under licence. The weapon can also be used against larger bunkers and smaller pillboxes. It also has some anti-aircraft warfare ability, to bring down low flying helicopters, due to its wire-guidance system. An agreement was reached in 1989 between the French and Canadian governments to coproduce the Eryx missile system. It entered French service in 1994 and will be replaced by the upcoming AT4 F2.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginFrance
Introduced1994
StatusIn service
Weight13 kg
Length0.91 m
Speed65 km/h
Range0.6 km
Guidance systemSACLOS wire

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
France(some MANPATS)confirmed
Turkey—confirmed
Brazil—confirmed

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