{{Short description|Brazilian family of missiles}} {{use dmy dates |date=February 2025}} {{Infobox weapon | name = MANSUP | image = 07 09 2024 - Desfile de 7 de setembro (53978089663).jpg | image_size = 300 | alt = | caption = The original AShM variant, 2024 | type = Anti-ship missile / Land-attack cruise missile / Surface-to-air missile / Air-to-surface missile | origin = Brazil: MANSUP<br>Brazil & United Arab Emirates: MANSUP-ER, MSA, MAS, MARSUP <!-- Type selection --> | is_ranged = | is_bladed = | is_explosive = y | is_artillery = | is_vehicle = | is_missile = y | is_UK = y <!-- Service history --> | service = 2018<ref name="Barroso"/> | used_by = | wars = <!-- Production history --> | designer = SIATT<br>EDGE Group | design_date = 2004 | manufacturer = | unit_cost = | production_date = | number = | variants = <!-- General specifications --> | spec_label = | mass = | length = MANSUP & MANSUP-ER: 4700 mm | part_length = | width = | height = | diameter = MANSUP & MANSUP-ER: 330 mm | crew = | passengers = <!-- Explosive specifications --> | filling = | filling_weight = MANSUP & MANSUP-ER: 150 kg<ref name=":1">{{cite web| url = https://edgegroup.ae/solutions/mansup-er | title = MANSUP | website = EDGE Group | accessdate = 18 September 2024 }}</ref> | detonation = | yield = <!-- Vehicle/missile specifications --> | engine = | vehicle_range = {{ubl|MANSUP: {{cvt|70|km|mi}}|MANSUP-ER: {{cvt|200|km|mi}}<ref name="MANSUP-ER"/>}} | speed = {{ubl|MANSUP: 870 km/h|MANSUP-ER: 950 km/h<ref name="MANSUP-ER"/>}} | guidance =INS, Active radar homing | steering = <!-- Missiles only --> | wingspan = | propellant = | ceiling = | altitude = MANSUP & MANSUP-ER: Sea-skimming | boost = | depth = | accuracy = | launch_platform = ''Tamandaré-class frigates''<br>''Abu Dhabi-class corvettes''<br>''Astros II'' | transport = <!-- For all --> | ref = }}
'''MANSUP''' are a Brazilian-Emirati family of all-weather, over-the-horizon anti-ship, surface-to-air, air-to-surface and land-attack missiles,<ref>{{cite web| url = https://tecnodefesa.com.br/siatt-e-a-marinha-assinam-acordo-para-desenvolvimento-de-misseis-antiaereo-e-ar-solo/ | title = SIATT e a Marinha assinam acordo para desenvolvimento de mísseis antiaéreo e ar-superfície | website = Tecnodefesa | date = 20 February 2024 | language = pt }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.naval.com.br/blog/2025/02/20/siatt-e-a-marinha-do-brasil-assinam-acordo-de-cooperacao-tecnica-para-desenvolvimento-de-missil-superficie-ar-e-missil-ar-superficie/ | website = Defesa Aérea e Naval | date = 20 February 2024 | title = SIATT e a Marinha do Brasil assinam acordo de cooperação técnica para desenvolvimento de Míssil Superfície-Ar e Míssil Ar-Superfície | language = pt }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.pucara.org/post/siatt-y-la-marina-de-brasil-firman-un-acuerdo-de-cooperaci%C3%B3n-t%C3%A9cnica-para-el-desarrollo-de-misiles-t | title = SIATT y la Marina de Brasil firman un acuerdo de cooperación técnica para el desarrollo de misiles tierra-aire y misiles aire-tierra | website = Pucará Defensa| date = 21 February 2024 | language = es }}</ref> that evolved into a broad range of weapons from an early-2000s original design of an anti-ship missile that aimed to achieve performance similar to the MBDA MM40 Exocet Block II.<ref name=godoy>Godoy (2012), P. B16</ref> The name ''MANSUP'' stands for "Míssil Antinavio Nacional de Superfície" in Portuguese.
==History== thumb|Missile test conducted by the frigate ''Rademaker'' A mock-up of the Brazilian Navy and Avibras project for an anti-ship missile inspired by the AM39 Exocet was shown in April 2011 during Latin America Aero and Defence (LAAD) exhibition in Rio de Janeiro.<ref>Rivas (2011), p. 29</ref>
An initial asset of R$50 million was sponsored by the Brazilian Navy,<ref name=godoy/> through the Directorate of Navy Weapons Systems, contracts were signed on 5 and 6 December 2011, with Mectron and Avibras, respectively.<ref name=galante/> Program participants were assigned according to their specialties, Mectron being assigned to prototype development, Avibras to rocket engine development, Omnisys to seeker-head development and Atech to project accompaniment management.<ref name=galante>{{cite web|author=Galante |url=http://www.abimde.org.br/?on=noticias¬icia_id=1467 |publisher=Poder Naval |language=Portuguese |title=Assinados contratos para o desenvolvimento do Míssil Antinavio Nacional (MANSUP) |date=12 December 2011 |accessdate=23 September 2012}}</ref>
In 2013, Omnisys concluded the missile seeker PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and started to test all subsystem parts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2013/09/11/noticia-e-menezes-omnisys-nuestro-objetivo-es-reforzar-la-imagen-de-empresa-brasilena-para-clientes-de-todo-el-mundo.html |language=Spanish |title=E. Menezes, Omnisys: "Nuestro objetivo es reforzar la imagen de empresa brasileña para clientes de todo el mundo" |publisher=Infodefesa |first1=R. |last1=Caiafa |date=18 November 2013|accessdate=27 November 2013}}</ref> Development of an air launched variant of the missile called Missil Antinavio Nacional lancado por Aeronaves (MANAER) commenced in February 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defesaaereanaval.com.br/entrevista-com-o-ae-leal-ferreira-armamento/ |language=Portuguese|title=Entrevista com EL Leal Ferreira - "Armamento" |publisher=Defesa Aero & Naval |first1=Luiz |last1=Padilha |date=25 May 2015|accessdate=17 June 2015}}</ref>
On 27 November 2018, the first missile prototype was fired from the Brazilian Navy corvette ''Barroso'' (V34).<ref name="Barroso">{{Cite web|url=https://www.naval.com.br/blog/2018/12/21/video-lancamento-do-missil-antinavio-mansup/|title = VÍDEO: Lançamento do míssil antinavio MANSUP|date = 21 December 2018}}</ref> On 20 March 2019, a second launch was carried out by the frigate ''Independência'' (F44).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/87401/brazil-launches-the-second-locally-developed-anti-ship-missile|title = Janes | Latest defence and security news}}</ref> A third prototype was fired once again by the F44 on 10 July.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.naval.com.br/blog/2019/07/12/marinha-do-brasil-lanca-terceiro-prototipo-do-missil-antinavio-de-superficie-mansup/|title = Marinha do Brasil lança terceiro protótipo do Míssil Antinavio de Superfície (MANSUP)|date = 12 July 2019}}</ref>
On 20 September 2022, the Navy conducted the fourth launch of MANSUP from the frigate ''Constituição'' (F42), as part of the qualifying campaign, ahead of the series produced missiles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.defesaaereanaval.com.br/naval/mansup-fragata-constituicao-lanca-o-quarto-missil-antinavio-nacional|title = MANSUP: Fragata Constituição lança o quarto míssil Antinavio nacional |date = September 20, 2022 | website= Defesa Aerea e Naval}}</ref>
On 27 April 2023, the Navy conducted the fifth test launch of MANSUP.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zona-militar.com/2023/04/28/la-marina-de-brasil-realizo-con-exito-el-lanzamiento-del-quinto-misil-mansup-de-fabricacion-nacional/|title = La Marina de Brasil realizó con éxito el lanzamiento del quinto misil MANSUP de fabricación nacional |date = April 27, 2023 | website= Zona Militar}}</ref> thumb|Missile fired by the frigate ''Constituição'' On 29 September 2023, EDGE Group of the United Arab Emirates became a partner in the project, with the acquisition of 50% stake of SIATT, former Mectron.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://edgegroup.ae/news/edge-acquires-50-stake-siatt | title = EDGE Acquires 50% Stake in SIATT | website = EDGE Group | date = 29 September 2023 }}</ref> On 14 November 2023, EDGE announced at the Dubai Air Show, an extended range of MANSUP, with a maximum range of 200 km.<ref name="MANSUP-ER">{{cite web| url = https://edgegroup.ae/news/edge-group-supply-mansup-series-anti-ship-systems-brazilian-navy | title = EDGE Group to Supply MANSUP Series Anti-Ship Systems to the Brazilian Navy | website = EDGE Group | date = 14 November 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.naval.com.br/blog/2023/11/13/grupo-edge-apresenta-o-missil-antinavio-mansup-er-no-dubai-air-show/ | title = Grupo EDGE apresenta o míssil antinavio MANSUP-ER no Dubai Air Show | website = Poder Naval | date = 14 November 2023 | language = pt }}</ref> The MANSUP-ER was acquired by the Brazilian and United Arab Emirates navies in 2023.<ref name="MANSUP-ER"/>
In February 2024, the Brazilian Navy conducted the sixth test launch of MANSUP, with a hit on target, as reported by the Navy Commander Marcos Sampaio Olsen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.naval.com.br/blog/2024/03/04/segundo-o-comandante-da-marinha-ultimo-lancamento-do-missil-mansup-obteve-acerto/|title = Segundo o Comandante da Marinha, último lançamento do míssil MANSUP obteve acerto |trans-title = According to the Navy Commander, the last launch of the MANSUP missile was successful |date = March 4, 2024 | website= Poder Naval}}</ref> In the same month the Navy conducted a SINKEX with the former RFA ''Sir Galahad'' and it is unclear whether the boat was targeted by the referred MANSUP missile.<ref name=sinkex>{{cite web|url=https://www.defesaaereanaval.com.br/naval/missilex-torpedex-o-fim-do-ex-ndcc-garcia-davila|publisher=Defesa Aérea & Naval|title=Missilex/Torpedex: O fim do ex-NDCC 'Garcia D'Avila'|author=Guilherme Wiltgen|language=pt|date=19 February 2024|access-date=20 February 2024}}</ref>
On 13 September 2024, the Navy fired the seventh test missile from the frigate ''Rademaker'' (F49) in a SINKEX with the former HMS ''Broadsword'' and is expected to declare the MANSUP fully operational by the end of 2025.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://tecnodefesa.com.br/mansup-mais-um-disparo-e-o-programa-segue-rumo-a-sua-conclusao | title = MANSUP – Mais um disparo e o programa segue rumo à sua conclusão | website = Tecnodefesa | date = 17 September 2024 | language = pt }}</ref>
thumb|MANSUP with an ASTROS system In October 2024, SIATT announced the integration of the missile with the multiple rocket launcher Astros II as a coastal battery variant.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.defesaaereanaval.com.br/defesa/siatt-avanca-na-integracao-do-mansup-ao-sistema-astros | title = SIATT avança na integração do MANSUP ao Sistema ASTROS | website = Defesa Aérea e Naval | date = 1 October 2024 | language = pt }}</ref> The first test launch was conducted with an ASTROS system of the Brazilian Marine Corps, at the Restinga da Marambaia test center on 17 December 2024.<ref name="FN">{{cite web| url = https://tecnodefesa.com.br/mansup-foi-lancado-pelo-astros/ | title = MANSUP foi lançado pelo ASTROS | website = Tecnodefesa | date = 17 December 2024 | language = pt }}</ref>
On 20 February 2025, during the International Defence Exhibition, SIATT, the EDGE Group and the Brazilian Navy signed accords to a joint development of a broader range of surface-to-air (SAM) and land-attack (LAM) missiles based on MANSUP technologies.<ref name="MSA & MAS">{{cite web| url = https://www.defesaaereanaval.com.br/naval/a-siatt-e-a-marinha-do-brasil-assinam-acordo-de-desenvolvimento-dos-misseis-superficie-ar-e-ar-superficie | title = A SIATT e a Marinha do Brasil assinam Acordo de Desenvolvimento dos Mísseis Superfície-Ar e Ar-Superfície | website = Defesa Aérea e Naval | date = 20 February 2024 | language = pt }}</ref>
On 4 April 2025, an agreement between the Turkish company Kale Jet Engines and SIATT was signed for the supply of Kale KTJ-3200 turbojet engines for use on the MANSUP-ER variant. KTJ-3200 is currently in use with Atmaca anti-ship missile and SOM cruise missile.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://turdef.com/article/kale-exports-ktj-3200-turbojet-to-brazil-s-mansup-er-ashm | title = Kale Exports KTJ-3200 Turbojet to Brazil's MANSUP-ER AShM | website = Turdef | date = 5 April 2025}}</ref>
On 23 February 2026, the Brazilian Navy and SIATT, signed an agreement to develop the air-to-surface (ASM) variant of MANSUP.<ref name="MARSUP">{{cite web| url = https://www.infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/5786417/marsup-siatt-marina-brasil-firman-acuerdo-desarrollo-misil-aire-superficie | title = Marsup: Siatt y la Marina de Brasil firman un acuerdo para desarrollo de un misil aire-superficie | website = Infodefensa | date = 26 February 2026}}</ref>
==Variants== *'''MANSUP''': original anti-ship missile (AShM) with a maximum range of 70 km. *'''MANSUP-ER''': extended range turbofan powered anti-ship missile (AShM) with a maximum range of 200 km. *'''MSA''': shipboard SHORAD; development revealed in 2025.<ref name="MSA & MAS"/> *'''MAS''': land-attack cruise missile (LAM); development revealed in 2025.<ref name="MSA & MAS"/> *'''MARSUP''': air-to-surface missile (ASM); development contract signed in 2026.<ref name="MARSUP"/>
==Operators== ;{{BRA}} *{{sclass|Tamandaré|frigate|1}}<ref>{{cite web| url = https://edgegroup.ae/news/edge-group-and-siatt-announce-deal-brazilian-navy-advanced-mansup-anti-ship-missiles | title = EDGE Group and SIATT Announce Deal with the Brazilian Navy for Advanced MANSUP Anti-ship Missiles | website = EDGE Group | date = 21 February 2025 }}</ref> *''Astros II'' multiple rocket launcher<ref>{{cite web| url = https://tecnodefesa.com.br/siatt-mansup-esta-pronto-para-defesa-de-litoral/ | title = SIATT – MANSUP está pronto para defesa de litoral | website = Tecnodefesa | date = 21 January 2025 | language = pt }}</ref> ;{{UAE}} *{{sclass|Abu Dhabi|corvette|1}}<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.defesaaereanaval.com.br/naval/idex-navdexcomandante-da-marinha-conhece-o-opv-fa-400-equipado-com-o-lancador-do-mansup | title = IDEX-NAVDEX:Comandante da Marinha conhece o OPV FA-400 equipado com o lançador do MANSUP | website = Defesa Aérea e Naval | date = 19 February 2025 | language = pt }}</ref>
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