MIM-104 Patriot

The MIM-104 Patriot is the U.S. Army's primary long-range, mobile surface-to-air defense system

The MIM-104 is the base designation for the Patriot (Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target) interceptor family.

Patriot was first introduced with a single missile type: the MIM-104A. This was the initial "Standard" missile, still known as "Standard" today. In Patriot's early days, the system was used exclusively as an anti-aircraft weapon, with no capability against ballistic missiles. This was remedied during the late 1980s when Patriot received its first major system overhaul with the introduction of the Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC) missile and concurrent system upgrades.

The MIM-104A interceptor carried a 90-kilogram blast-fragmentation warhead with a maximum range of 70 kilometers against aircraft targets

The standard Patriot missile (MIM-104) was the first type fielded and contained an analog fuze. This fuze was replaced by a digital version with the fielding of the MIM-104A.

Missile Variants:

• MIM-104A
• MIM-104B (PAC-1)
• MIM-104C (PAC-2):
• MIM-104D (PAC-2-GEM):
• MIM-104F (PAC-3):
• Patriot MSE: The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)

Specifications:

• Guidance type: Track-via-missile
• Guidance seeker: Semi-active radar
• Warhead: 91 kg (201 lb) Fragmentation Warhead
• Detonation: RF proximity
• Motor: Solid propellant, single-stage rocket motor
• Max Altitude: 18,300 m (60,000 ft) (est.)
• Max Speed: Mach 3.5
• Max Range (est): 105 km (57 nmi; 65 mi)

More Info:

• Designation System - M-104
• Missile Threat - Patriot
• Norskluftvern - Patriot Missile System
• Missile Defense Advocacy .org - Patriot Missile Defense System
• Defence DB - Patriot AD System