AASM Hammer
Type: Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Domain: air
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Safran
Overview
Armement Air-Sol Modulaire (AASM) / Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range — a precision-guided, rocket-boosted stand-off weapon kit that transforms standard Mk 82 (250 kg) and Mk 83 (1,000 kg) bomb bodies into all-weather precision strike munitions. The SBU-54 variant combines INS/GPS with semi-active laser and infrared terminal guidance for sub-metre accuracy against moving targets. The rocket booster provides a range of up to 70 km when released at altitude, with a powered glide trajectory. Uniquely capable of steep terminal dive angles for reduced collateral damage. Carried in clusters of six on Rafale (three per wing station). Extensively combat-proven in Libya, Mali, Iraq, and Syria.
Technical Specifications
| CEP | < 10 m |
|---|---|
| Type | Precision-Guided Modular Air-to-Ground Weapon |
| Range | up to 60 km (high altitude release) |
| Weight | 125–1,000 kg (depending on bomb body) |
| Guidance | INS/GPS + optional IIR or laser terminal seeker |
| Manufacturer | Safran |
| Compatibility | Rafale, Mirage 2000-5, F-16, F/A-18 |
| Speed at Impact | >0.9 Mach |
Operators
- Egypt
- France
- Morocco
- Saudi Arabia
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