MilitaryRIM-116 SAM
Missile Systemconfirmed
The RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is a lightweight, infrared homing surface-to-air missile used for close-in defense against anti-ship cruise missiles and other threats. It is designed to be fired from a ship-based launcher and utilizes a unique rolling airframe for stability and maneuverability.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon, Diehl BGT Defence |
| Introduced | 1992 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,450 km/h |
| Range | 10 km |
| Weight | 0.0735 t |
History
Developed in the United States and Germany in the 1980s, it entered service in 1992 to provide close-in defense for naval vessels.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | — | confirmed |
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