MAST-F

The MAST-F (Missile Air-Sol Tactique Futur) programme will enhance the Air to Ground capability for the French TIGER helicopter, whose mid-life update is scheduled as part of the TIGER Mark III helicopter programme. MAST-F’s first delivery is planned for 2028.

The MAST-F missile will replace the Hellfire II missile and will enhance TIGER’s Air to Ground capability to meet the reality of the future ground battlefield.

MAST-F will be capable of neutralising the enemy’s Main Battle Tanks, infrastructure and combat groups with high precision and limited collateral damage. It is designed to provide FR combat units with a versatile and precision attack capability.

The MAST-F has the potential to be fitted and used by other aerial or terrestrial platforms, and will be integrated into the French Forces training system.

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MAST-F Participating States

Main Characteristics & Performance

• Weight of Ammunition
• 35kg Maximum Range in hovering flight 8km+ 
• Fire and Forget 
• Man In The Loop capability (Back Image Capability) 
• LOBL (Lock On Before Launch), LOAL (Lock On After Launch), Mission Abort & Target Designation/Update 
• 3 Main Modes of Operation : SAL (Semi-Actif Laser), IR (Infra-Red) & TV (TeleVision - Day and Night) 
• Multi-effect Warhead 
• Modular Launcher (Quad & Twin)

MAST-F Contract:

Development and Qualification of MAST-F system

Production

• 500 missiles. 
• 100 modular launchers 
• 27 Fire Training simulators

Integration & Support

• Technical support and configuration management covering all of the firm tranche 
• Launcher & FTS technical support and reparation