The SPIKE-ER is an advanced, multi-purpose, electro-optic missile system
especially suited for combat helicopters and highly effective at extended ranges
of up to 8000m.
The SPIKE-ER's Fire & Forget mode of operation allows the pilot to easily
launch the missile, which flies autonomously towards the target. The Fire,
Observe & Update mode enables the pilot to lock-on target (LOBL), launch
the missile, mask-down and follow the seeker video image using a fiber-optic
communication link.
During the flight the pilot can update aimpoint or change targets. The Fire & Steer mode enables the pilot to fire the missile without pre-locking on target and then steer the missile towards the target or lock-on after launch (LOAL)