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RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM)

United StatesRaytheon TechnologiesЗенитная ракетная система дальнего действияПринято на вооружение:2011
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The RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 is Denmark's primary point defense anti-air missile, quad-packed into Mk 41 VLS cells on Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates. Block 2 adds an active radar seeker for terminal guidance and improved kinematics. Denmark is a founding member of the NATO ESSM consortium and uses it as its primary short-to-medium range anti-air weapon.

RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM)
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RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) - Raytheon
ПРЕИМУЩЕСТВА
  • Quad-packing quadruples magazine capacity vs. SM-2 in Mk 41
  • Block 2 active seeker provides fire-and-forget capability
  • Effective against sea-skimming and fast-maneuvering targets
  • NATO consortium logistics for easy multinational support
  • High Mach 4+ speed for rapid point defense engagements
НЕДОСТАТКИ
  • 50 km range shorter than SM-2 for area defense missions
  • Multiple ships required to provide adequate fleet area defense
  • Block 1 semi-active radar requires illuminator resource allocation
  • Cost per round relatively high for defensive missiles
ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ
RANGE50+ Km
SPEEDMach 4+
WEIGHT280 Kg
PACKING4 Per Mk 41 Standard Cell
WARHEAD39 Kg Blast-Fragmentation
ALTITUDEVery Low To Medium Altitude Engagement
GUIDANCEActive Radar Terminal Seeker (Block 2) + Semi-Active Midcourse
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MediterraneoStratRear Admiral
30d ago

Endurance figures for sustained blue-water operations are solid, though replenishment cycles still constrain operational planning.

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