Meteor

Meteor

Type: Beyond Visual Range AAM

Domain: air

Country of Origin: France / UK / Italy / Germany

Manufacturer: MBDA

Overview

The most advanced beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) in Western service, featuring a unique solid-fueled ramjet propulsion system that provides a "no-escape zone" three to six times greater than conventional solid-rocket BVRAAM. Active radar seeker with home-on-jam capability, two-way datalink for mid-course update, and an advanced proximity/impact fuze with blast-fragmentation warhead. Range exceeding 150 km. The ramjet maintains high energy throughout the flight envelope, providing kinematic superiority over all competing missiles at long range. Integrated on Rafale (France), Gripen, Typhoon, and F-35. A six-nation European collaborative programme led by MBDA.

Technical Specifications

speedMach 4+
length3.65 m
weight190 kg
warheadBlast-fragmentation
diameter178 mm
guidanceActive radar homing + mid-course update
max_range200+ km
propulsionThrottleable ramjet

Operators

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