En el marco del Programa de Lanzadores Múltiples de Cohetes ASTROS, la compañía Brasileña AVIBRAS se encuentra en la etapa final de desarrollo de su Misil de Crucero MTC – 300. Con un alcance de 300 km y precisión de 50 m, constituye un importante avance en el desarrollo local de tecnología de misiles de crucero para el citado país. Se prevé la realización de ensayos en 2019 y la primera entrega al Ejército del Brasil en 2020.
The BRL 2.45 billion ($740 million) project to develop an indigenous cruise missile began in 2001. Initial development contracts were signed in 2012, with the first order placed in 2016. However, development and the start of production were delayed by the financial crisis in Brazil.
As the country moves beyond the financial crisis, Brasilia is again able to focus on developing new military equipment. Under the new schedule, deliveries of the cruise missile will begin in 2020 and delivery of all 100 on order will be completed by 2023
The cruise missile, known as MTC-300, is being developed as part of the ASTROS 2020 project, which is also developing new multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). The ASTROS MLRS will be able to launch rockets as well as the MTC-300. The MTC-300 will have a range of 300 kilometers and will be able to hit a target within a 50-meter radius.
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