Simbad-RC with Mistral Missiles on the BRP Antonio Luna

Simbad-RC with Mistral Missiles on the BRP Antonio Luna

I was able to see the brand new BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) Frigate of the Philippine Navy (PN) on the day that it arrived at the Manila South Harbor, and I hope to post more Pictures and Videos about it soon. 

One interesting fact I noticed that it already had 2 Mistral Missiles installed on its Simbad-RC Anti-Air Self Defence System. As I noted before in my last Blog, this System can engage up to 2 threats at a time because of the Fire-and-Forget Guidance System of its Mistral Missiles. 

And it has a longer range than Gun-based Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS). The Simbad-RC is controlled by an Operator thru a Terminal inside the Ship. As per the latest Brochure, the Mistral Missiles have a maximum Range of 7.5 km and a Warhead Weight of 3 kg. 

I don’t know if it’s intentional or not, but all the Pictures and Video Footages of the BRP Antonio Luna that I have seen so far from the News Organizations and the PN seems to skip showing the Simbad-RC with its Missiles for some reason. 

SOURCES: 
* Mistral Simbad-RC Remotely Controlled Self-Defence System 2018 Brochure {Archived Link}

* Mistral MANPADS – Lightweight, Man Portable VSHORAD Weapon 2019 Brochure { Archived Link}

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