Spike Missile System Demonstrated Aboard Attack Helicopter

Spike Missile System Demonstrated Aboard Attack Helicopter

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter assigned to the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, flies over an enemy target during air assault demonstration training at Campbell Army Airfield aboard Fort Campbell, Ky., Aug. 7, 2012. Soldiers were preparing a demonstration for the upcoming Week of the Eagles Air Show. (U.S. Army photo by Sam Shore/Released)

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The RAFAEL Spike Non-Line-Of-Sight (NLOS) electro-optical missile system was demonstrated by the US Army aboard an AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter.

The demonstration took place at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) in Florida in February, as reported by janes.com.

Spike NLOS is a multi-purpose, electro-optical missile system with a real-time wireless data link for ranges up to 25km. The Spike NLOS weapon system provides the gunner with the unique ability to attack targets at stand-off range with no line of sight. The system can be operated in either direct attack or mid-course navigation based on target coordinates only. 

The system can be installed on a variety of air, land and naval platforms.