Ordtech
Anti-Runway Bomb Durandal

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- Ordtech OMI-ARW1 anti-runway weapon is based on
French Durandal used to neutralize enemy airfields. - Destruction is achieved by high speed penetration of target by exploding warhead with minimum risk to delivering aircraft. - The weapon released at high speeds and very low altitude to avoid enemy air-defence. Upon delivery, the weapon decelerates to obtain penetration angle and to increase safety distance from releasing aircraft. A solid rocket motor firing next accelerates the weapon to a very high speed for penetration into the hard target. - Release envelope: Speed 450 to 600 Knots Altitude > 60 m (200 feet) - Comprises four main sub-assemblies: Warhead: 100 kg. Sequencer Assembly: located immediately behind warhead and controls operation sequence. Parachute Section: attaches to booster and contains deceleration and main drag chutes. Rocket Motor: double base propellant, burns for 0.45 sec and provides thrust 10000 Kg. |