MBDA Apache
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{{Infobox Weapon
|is_missile=yes
|name=Apache
|image=
|caption=
|origin=
|type=Anti-runway cruise missile.
|used_by=
|manufacturer=[[MBDA]]
|unit_cost=1,610,000 euros
|propellant=
|production_date=
|service=December 2001
|engine=Turbojet
|engine_power=
|weight=1230Kg
|length=5.1m
|height=
|diameter=
|wingspan=2.85m
|speed=1000km/h
|vehicle_range=140km (French senate). Other sources state 100km+
|ceiling=
|altitude=
|filling=10 Kriss anti-runway submunitions (50kg warhead each)
|guidance=[[GPS]]-INS
|detonation=
|launch_platform=[[Mirage 2000]], [[Rafale]]
}}
The '''MBDA Apache''' is a [[France|French]]-developed air-launched anti-[[runway]] [[missile]], manufactured by [[Europe]]an arms company [[MBDA]]. The Apache system is at the base of the [[SCALP EG]] concept, notably for the aerodynamics and the stealth feature. The [[SCALP EG]] also has a different propulsion system as well as a different [[warhead]]. While the SCALP uses a single high-penetration [[warhead]], the Apache's effect is obtained by dispersal of 10 [[cluster bomb|cluster]] submunitions.
== History ==
The Apache was the first cruise missile to enter service in the [[French Air Force]] and was first fielded in [[2001]]. 100 missiles were delivered between 2001 and 2004. No further deliveries are expected.{{Fact|date=October 2007}}
== See also ==
* [[Storm Shadow|SCALP EG]]
* [[BLU-107 Durandal]]
* [[Cruise missile]]
{{Aviation lists}}
[[Category:Air-to-surface missiles of France|MBDA Apache]]
[[Category:French Air Force guided missiles|MBDA Apache]]
[[Category:Cruise missiles of France]]
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