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F-15K Makes History With SLAM-ER Release
St Louis MO (SPX) Mar 29, 2006 The F-15K multi-role fighter, built by Boeing for the Republic of Korea Air Force, has become the first F-15 to release a Standoff Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) weapon. The historic weapons release occurred at Point Mugu, Calif., during the F-15K's certification testing. "The F-15K and the SLAM-ER performed well," said John Heilmann, F-15K program manager for Boeing. "The aircraft and the weapon complement each other, and together will help the ROKAF deter threats in the region." For the test, the F-15K released the Boeing-built SLAM-ER at 25,000 feet at Mach 0.8 approximately 100 nautical miles from its target. The SLAM-ER maneuvered to its target and scored a direct hit. Korea is the first international customer for the SLAM-ER, the only long-range, precision-guided, man-in-the-loop weapon currently providing the F-15K with a precision standoff weapon capability. The U.S. Navy recognizes the SLAM-ER, with its 500-pound warhead, as the most accurate weapon in its inventory. The F-15K can perform missions during day or night, in virtually any weather, carrying more than 23,000 pounds of payload, including the SLAM-ER, Joint Direct Attack Munition and Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles. Korea has received the first four of 40 F-15Ks for the ROKAF. The remainder will be delivered by August 2008. The first two aircraft were delivered in October 2005 during the Seoul Air Show. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Boeing Republic of Korea Air Force Learn about missile defense at SpaceWar.com All about missiles at SpaceWar.com
South Korea Showcases New Missiles
Gumi, South Korea (AFP) Mar 27, 2006South Korea on Friday showcased a locally-developed ship-to-ship cruise missile and a shoulder-launched missile to counter North Korea's missile threat. The new weapons went on display at a defense plant here south of Seoul at a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Yoon Kwang-Ung. |
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