MilitaryRIM-162B ESSM SAM
Missile Systemconfirmed
The RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) is a development of the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile used to protect ships from attacking missiles and aircraft. ESSM is designed to counter supersonic maneuvering anti-ship missiles. ESSM also has the ability to be "quad-packed" in the Mark 41 Vertical Launch System, allowing up to four ESSMs to be carried in a single cell.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Missiles & Defense |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 4,900 km/h |
| Range | 50 km |
| Weight | 0.28 t |
History
Developed by Raytheon Missiles & Defense, it entered service in 2004 as an international cooperative upgrade to the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | — | confirmed |
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