RIM-162 ESSM
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The RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) is a modern, ship-launched, radar-guided surface-to-air missile designed primarily for point and medium-range defense against high-speed anti-ship missiles and aircraft.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
naval missile
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surface-to-air missile ⓘ |
| Block2Feature |
active radar seeker
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improved electronic counter-countermeasures ⓘ |
| blockVariant |
ESSM Block 1
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ESSM Block 2 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
Mk 29 launcher
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Mk 41 Vertical Launching System NERFINISHED ⓘ Mk 48 VLS NERFINISHED ⓘ Mk 57 Vertical Launching System NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| compatibleWithCombatSystem |
AEGIS Combat System
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various national combat management systems ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| deploymentStatus | in service ⓘ |
| designedByConsortium | NATO Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Consortium NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedFor | NATO standardization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedToCounter |
aircraft
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anti-ship missiles ⓘ |
| developedBy |
NATO Sea Sparrow Project Office
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Raytheon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| engagementEnvelope |
high-speed maneuvering targets
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low-altitude targets ⓘ |
| feature |
enhanced maneuverability
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improved kinematics over RIM-7 Sea Sparrow ⓘ quad-pack capability in Mk 41 VLS ⓘ upgraded guidance and seeker ⓘ |
| guidanceSystem | semi-active radar homing ⓘ |
| introduced | early 2000s ⓘ |
| launchMethod |
trainable launcher
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vertical launch system ⓘ |
| launchPlatform | surface ship ⓘ |
| missionProfile |
local area air defense
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ship self-defense ⓘ |
| natoDesignation | ESSM NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| predecessor | RIM-7 Sea Sparrow NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryRole | point defense ⓘ |
| propulsion | solid-fuel rocket motor ⓘ |
| rangeClass | short to medium range ⓘ |
| secondaryRole | medium-range air defense ⓘ |
| usedBy |
German Navy
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Royal Australian Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ Royal Netherlands Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ Royal Norwegian Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ United States Navy ⓘ various NATO navies ⓘ |
| warheadType | high-explosive fragmentation warhead ⓘ |
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