RIM-116A
Unofficial
names/slang: n/a
Function:
Point defense surface-to-air missile
Date
deployed: 1993
Contractor:
Raytheon
Unit cost:
Block 0: $273,000; Block 1:$444,000
Length:
9' - 3"
Wingspan:
1' - 4"
Diameter:
0' - 5"
Speed:
Supersonic
Weight at
launch: 162 lbs
Guidance:
unavailable
Range:
unavailable
Engine:
Solid-propellant
rocket
Warhead:
25 lb High Explosive |
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Description:
The RIM-116A Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is a
lightweight quick-reaction high-firepower anti-air
weapon system jointly developed by the U.S. and
German governments. Currently developed as a Block
0-type RAM and Block 1-type RAM, the RAMs will be an
added asset.
Features: The RIM-116A RAM is designed
as an all-weather, high-firepower, low-cost,
self-defense system against anti-ship missiles. It
uses the infrared seeking of the Stinger missile and
the warhead, rocket motor, and fuse from the
Sidewinder missile. Due to its high-tech
radio-to-infrared frequency guidance system, it
requires no shipboard support after the missile is
launched. It has been installed on various surface
ships like the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) and USS Gunston
Hall (LSD-44). The Navy expects to procure
approximately 1,000 RAM Block 1 missiles.
Background:The RIM-116A RAM is a
joint-venture between the U.S. and German
governments. It is currently installed, or planned
for installation, on 83 U.S. Navy and 28 German Navy
ships.
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