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ASRAAM

Missile Systemconfirmed

ASRAAM

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

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited Kingdom
ManufacturerMBDA
Introduced1998
StatusIn service
Speed3,700 km/h
Range25 km
Weight0.088 t

History

Developed in the UK and introduced in 1998, it replaced the AIM-9 Sidewinder in Royal Air Force service.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Australia—confirmed
Ukraine—confirmed

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