MilitarySM-6 Block I SAM
Missile Systemconfirmed
The SM-6 Block I is an extended-range active and semi-active radar homing missile primarily used for anti-air warfare, ballistic missile defense, and anti-surface warfare. It is launched from the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System and provides fleet air defense against a wide range of threats.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Technologies |
| Introduced | 2013 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 4,300 km/h |
| Range | 460 km |
| Weight | 1.54 t |
History
Developed in the United States by Raytheon Technologies and introduced in 2013, it has been widely deployed by the US Navy for fleet air defense.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
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