ESSM
ESSM
Surface-to-Air Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
ESSM
Designation
ESSM
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
—
Description
The ESSM is an international cooperative upgrade of the RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow missile. It provides increased battlespace against high-speed, highly maneuverability, anti-ship missiles. The ESSM missile can be launched through Mk 25 Quad-Pack canister for the Mk 41 VLS or single pack for the Mk 29 launcher and Mk 48 Guided Missile Vertical Launching System (GMVLS). The missile shipping container is known as the MK783.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile, MK 29, MK 57, RIM-162, RIM-162B, RIM-162D
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2003
Total Production
1,000
Unitary Cost
USD $640,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
200 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
3.6 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
1 meter
Mass — Warhead
90 kilogram
Mass — Weight
225 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
50 kilometer
Variants
Variant 1
ESSM
Variant 2
ESSM Block II
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001158
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
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