SeaRAM
Missile Systemconfirmed
SeaRAM is a close-in weapon system (CIWS) that integrates the Phalanx CIWS's sensor and mounting system with an 11-round launcher for RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM). This autonomous system provides enhanced defense against anti-ship missiles, helicopters, and surface threats by leveraging the RAM's fire-and-forget capability.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Missiles & Defense |
| Introduced | 2008 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,450 km/h |
| Range | 10 km |
| Weight | 7.26 t |
History
Developed by Raytheon Missiles & Defense in the United States and first deployed around 2008, SeaRAM offers enhanced self-defense capabilities for naval vessels.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | confirmed |
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