MilitaryRIM-7M/P Sea Sparrow SAM
Missile Systemconfirmed
The RIM-7 Sea Sparrow is a short-range naval surface-to-air missile system designed for point defense against anti-ship missiles and aircraft. The M and P variants feature improved guidance, a new fuze, and enhanced electronic counter-countermeasures, with the P variant further upgrading software and guidance for better performance.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Introduced | 1987 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 3,062 km/h |
| Range | 20 km |
| Weight | 0.23 t |
History
Developed in the US by Raytheon, this missile entered service around 1987 and has been widely adopted by navies for close-in air defense.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 112 | confirmed |
| Japan | — | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — | confirmed |
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