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Mk 15 SeaRAM

Missile Systemconfirmed

Mk 15 SeaRAM

The Mk 15 SeaRAM is a close-in weapon system that integrates the Phalanx CIWS Block 1B's sensor and fire control system with an 11-round launcher for RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM). It provides enhanced defense against anti-ship missiles, helicopters, and other surface threats by replacing the M61 Vulcan cannon with a missile launcher.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerRaytheon Missiles & Defense
Introduced2000
StatusIn service
Speed2,450 km/h
Range10 km
Weight7.5 t

History

Introduced in the early 2000s by the US, it offers a self-contained, autonomous defense capability for naval vessels.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States3confirmed

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