AIM-7M Sparrow
AIM-7M Sparrow
Air-to-Air Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
AIM-7M Sparrow
Designation
AIM-7M Sparrow
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Air-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Date of Introduction
1982
Description
The AIM-7 Sparrow is a medium-range, semi-active, air-to-air missile designed to counter high-performance aircraft. The Sparrow missile was deployed in 1953 and has been acquired by many air forces of the world. The Sparrow missile has an annular blast fragmentation warhead in excess of 40 kilograms. Currently, The high-performance AIM-120 missile is replacing the Sparrow missile in the role of medium range, air-to-air missile in the United States and allied nations. The AIM-7M Sparrow achieved operational status in 1982. It has improved reliability and performance over earlier models at low altitudes and in ECM environments. Its software was also improved.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
4284.0 km/h
Range
55.0 km
Wingspan
1.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Air-to-Air Missiles
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1982
Total Production
?
Unitary Cost
USD $165,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
200 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
3.7 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
1.0 meter
Mass — Warhead
40 kilogram
Mass — Weight
227 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
55,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed
1,190 mps
Variants
Variant 1
RIM-7M SeaSparrow
Variant 2
AIM-7M Sparrow
Variant 3
AIM-7P Sparrow
Variant 4
RIM-7P Sea Sparrow
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air > Air-to-Air Missiles
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001156
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
3.7 m
Width
1 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (6)
United States
South Korea
Iraq
Malaysia
Singapore
Taiwan
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