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SM-6 Block I/IA SAM

Missile Systemconfirmed

SM-6 Block I/IA SAM

The SM-6 (Standard Missile 6) is a multi-mission missile designed for fleet air defense, anti-surface warfare, and terminal ballistic missile defense. It is capable of intercepting fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles, and engaging surface combatants.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerRaytheon Missiles & Defense
Introduced2013
StatusIn service
Speed4,300 km/h
Range460 km
Weight1.5 t

History

Developed in the United States by Raytheon Missiles & Defense, it entered service in 2013, significantly enhancing the air and missile defense capabilities of naval forces.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States—confirmed

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