VLA-ER
VLA-ER
Anti-Submarine Rockets
Basic Information
Name
VLA-ER
Designation
VLA-ER
Alternate Designation
VLA Extended Range
Equipment Type
Anti-Submarine Rockets
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
—
Description
The VLA Extended Range (VLA-ER) is an improved variant of the Vertical Launch ASROC (VLA) missile adding a wing glide kit to extend its maximum range four to five times. VLA-ER reuses 90 percent of components from basic VLA and includes a common configuration allowing for both ship and aircraft launch. The new missile has been designed to engage existing and future underwater threats. As of early July 2009, Lockheed Martin was still undergoing development of the VLA-ER missile system.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Anti-Submarine Rockets
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
VLA Extended Range
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Lockheed Martin
Total Production
?
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Torpedoes: Mark 46 (1)
Variants
Variant 1
RUR-5 ASROC
Variant 2
VLA-ER
Variant 3
RUM-139 VL ASROC
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Submarines
Naval > Submarines
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000887
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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