2019

Spearhead

Spearhead is a Anti-Hypersonic Weapon Missile (Model Wunderwaffe-09) designed for hypersonic interception and fast launch. It can hit a object 20km away in less than 30 seconds after launch. It has a high speed of nearly Mach 15 and has a maximum range of nearly 300km.

Staging

1st stage

The first stage of the Spearhead is a launching stage, a small motor designed to get the rest off the ground and into the position it needs to launch. (takes roughly 4-8 seconds)

2nd Stage

The primary speed stage, this is the stage that can get it to mach 15. It can burn for most of the range. (can accelerate to Mach 10 in 8-10 seconds)

3rd stage

The 3rd stage contains the warhead, guidance systems, communication, and some maneuverability. It has thrusters that allow it to make last minute corrections. It contains a 75lb fragmenting warhead (and fuel), with a titanium tip that allows that if close proximity detonation does not work, a strong object hitting the target will. It can also use a small thermonuclear warhead if needed. The Spearhead uses a SARH radar.

Info

Cost: 1.6 Million USD