Flight time is longer than kinetic ammunition (14 seconds at 4,000 meter range) but since target designation is required only for the final phase of the flight, the tank can fire the LAHAT from hidden position or use remote designation for maximum protection. The missile’s trajectory can be set to match either tank (top attack) or helicopter (direct attack) engagements. With a low launch signature (flash and dust), the firing position is very difficult to detect, from all ranges. Firing the LAHAT requires minimal exposure in the firing position, (commander’s sight only) as the designating tank (not necessarily the firing tank) has to maintain line of sight to the target throughout the flight of the missile. Utilizing the semi-active laser homing guidance method, LAHAT can be designated by the firing tank or by an indirect designation, by another tank, helicopter or forward observers.
LAHAT was designed by IAI subsidiary MBT to meet the requirements of the armoured corps.
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