Standard SM-6 Block IU
Standard SM-6 Block IU
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Basic Information
Name
Standard SM-6 Block IU
Designation
Standard SM-6 Block IU
Alternate Designation
Standard SM-6 Block IAU
Equipment Type
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Date of Introduction
2033
Description
The Standard SM-6 Block IU is a new variant of the Block I missile featuring a common guidance section also employed by the Standard SM-2 Block IIICU. The US Navy ordered the development of the two missile variants in April 2024 through a $344 million contract awarded to Raytheon. This new variant is intended to speed up delivery to the US Navy and allied customers.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Anti-Ballistic Missiles
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Standard SM-6 Block IAU
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2033
First Flight
2028
Total Production
?
Variants
Variant 1
Standard SM-1 MR
Variant 2
Standard SM-1 ER
Variant 3
Standard SM-2 Block II
Variant 4
Standard SM-2 Block III
Variant 5
Standard SM-2 Block IIIA
Variant 6
Standard SM-2 Block IIIB
Variant 7
Standard SM-2 Block IV
Variant 8
Standard SM-4 LASM
Variant 9
Standard SM-3 Block IA
Variant 10
Standard SM-2 Block IVA
Variant 11
Standard SM-6 Block I
Variant 12
Standard SM-3 Block IB
Variant 13
Standard SM-3 Block IIA
Variant 14
Standard SM-6 Block IA
Variant 15
Standard SM-3 Block IIB
Variant 16
SM-6 GLCM
Variant 17
Standard SM-2 Block IIIC
Variant 18
Standard SM-6 Block IB
Variant 19
Standard SM-2 Block IIICU
Variant 20
Standard SM-6 Block IU
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001148
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (5)
United States
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Canada
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