MilitaryASROC A/S msl
Missile Systemconfirmed
The ASROC (Anti-Submarine Rocket) is an all-weather, all-sea-state anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missile system designed to deliver a torpedo or depth charge to a target area. Upon reaching the target, the payload separates and then searches for and attacks the submerged submarine.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 1993 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 22 km |
| Weight | 0.77 t |
History
Developed in the US and introduced in 1993, it provides a stand-off capability for surface ships against submarines.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
| France | 1 | confirmed |
| Japan | — | confirmed |
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