CostavonWES-2 Extended Range
Advanced kinetic effector featuring a dual-pulse motor for extended engagement ranges, higher kill probabilities, and altitude capabilities.
System Overview
Building on the WES-1 architecture, the WES-2 introduces a dual-pulse solid rocket motor, allowing it to loiter or coast before re-igniting for a high-energy terminal intercept. This capability dramatically extends the kinematic kill zone against both low-flying and high-altitude threats. An upgraded multi-mode seeker enables all-weather performance, while the proprietary onboard processing cluster conducts split-second threat classification and countermeasure rejection.
Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
"Designed for over-the-horizon precision strikes and active threat interception in denied airspace. The dual-pulse capability allows the WES-2 to conserve energy during mid-course flight. Upon target acquisition via datalink or internal seeker, the secondary motor ignites, accelerating the effector for a high-kinetic intercept against difficult targets including moving armored columns, fast-attack craft, and elevated aerial threats."
Performance Envelopes
General Specifications
Physical & Kinematic Parameters
Avionics & Processing
Lethality Profile
Core Capabilities
- Dual-pulse motor technology for energy retention during terminal phase
- All-weather passive RF and active imaging infrared (IIR) seekers
- Enhanced anti-jam multi-constellation GNSS
- Cooperative networked targeting (receives mid-course updates from Vanguard)
Key Features
- Mid-Course Update Datalink
- Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM)
- Terminal High-Energy Maneuvering
- Over-the-Horizon Intercept