A-Lantza
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| A-Lantza air-to-air-missile | |
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| File:A-Lantza02.jpg | |
| Place of origin | Euskadi |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2008- |
| Used by | Eusko Aireko Indar |
| Production history | |
| Designer | IMSYS |
| Manufacturer | IMSYS |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Length | 298 mm |
| Diameter | 166 mm |
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| Engine | Solid fuel rocket |
| Wingspan | 488 mm |
Guidance system | Infrared homing |
Launch platform | Combat aircraft |
The A-Lantza is a fifth generation short range infrared homing ("heat seeking") air-to-air missile, featuring countermeasures resistance with a 180-degree look angle and 120-degrees per second track rate, developed by Euskadi's IMSYS. The missile has been characterised as having a "near-BVR" range. It is used by the Eusko Aireko Indar and has been offered for export.