ASRAAM
Missile Systemconfirmed
The ASRAAM (Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile) is a modern heat-seeking missile designed for close-range air combat. It features high agility, a large off-boresight capability, and excellent resistance to countermeasures.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Introduced | 1998 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 3,700 km/h |
| Range | 25 km |
| Weight | 0.088 t |
History
Developed in the UK and introduced in 1998, it replaced the AIM-9 Sidewinder in Royal Air Force service.
Operators
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