AIM-132 ASRAAM

Name AIM-132 ASRAAM (Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile)
Image ASRAAM_AIM_132
Country of origin United Kingdom (MBDA)
Type Short range air-to-air missile
Varients ASRAAM P3I
ASRAAM Block-6 (No USA made component)
Range 25 km
Max altitude Not known
Length 2.90 m
Diameter 166 mm
Fin span 450 mm
Mass 88 kg
Flight Duration Not known
Warhead 10 kg blast/fragmentation
Detonation Mechanism Laser proximity fuze and impact
Warhead yield Not known
Max Speed Mach 3
Propulsion Dual-burn, high-impulse solid rocket motor
Engine Solid rocket motor
Guidance infrared homing, 128×128 element focal plane array, with lock-on after launch (LOAL) and strapdown inertial guidance
Launch platform Eurofighter Typhoon
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
SEPECAT Jaguar
Service period 1998-Present
Description The AIM-132 ASRAAM (Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile) is a high-speed, highly maneuverable, imaging infrared homing air-to-air missile designed for close-range combat. Developed by MBDA UK, it is intended for “fire-and-forget” engagements, allowing the launching aircraft to break away after firing. ASRAAM features exceptional maneuverability and a powerful imaging infrared seeker, enabling it to effectively engage highly agile targets in challenging combat scenarios. It is currently in service with the Royal Air Force and other air forces worldwide.
Website https://www.mbda-systems.com/

Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly available sources and should be considered for general knowledge purposes only.

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