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Anti-Air Missiles ASTER ANTI-AIR MISSILES ASTER missiles form the cornerstone of Europe’s naval Operational advantages and land-based air defence programmes. • Capable of defending a naval force against The ASTER missile family comprises ASTER 15 for short to medium saturating attacks of manoeuvring supersonic range and ASTER 30 for short to long range. There is extensive anti-ship missiles and late detected threats commonality between the two variants with both missiles • Only one system required to carry out the full featuring the same terminal dart. spectrum of air defence missions (self, local and ASTER’s terminal dart is a lightweight, highly manoeuvring and area defence) with 360° coverage against all air agile missile equipped with a high-performance active RF seeker. threats in complex environments (brown waters, Thanks to the unique combination of aerodynamic control and high density of air and maritime activity) direct thrust vector control (PIF-PAF), the missile is capable of • Capable of providing support to deployed high G manoeuvres. Together, these features give ASTER an land forces unmatched hit-to-kill capability. • Able to cope with emerging threats (anti-ship ASTER missiles provide ships with an all-round anti-missile and ballistic missile, stealthy targets, etc) anti-air capability to ensure self-defence and consort protection. • Offers growth potential for multi-platform In addition, ASTER 30 also provides long range interception capability engagement capability for area defence. For extended air defence with ATBM protection, • Based on a flexible architecture with a simplified the family also includes ASTER 30 B1 and ASTER Block 1 NT. ship’s topside Both the ASTER 15 and the ASTER 30 missiles are vertically launched and autonomously guided to provide the best means of coping with saturating attacks. Due to very short missile preparation time and very high speed, the ASTER weapon system ASTER 15 and ASTER 30 missiles are integrated with different has a very quick engagement capability. types of multi-function radars and C2 in the PAAMS system (on the Type 45 destroyer where the system is known as Sea Viper, and on ASTER 15 and ASTER 30 missiles are in service on the latest vessels Horizon and Orizzonte frigates) and with the French and Italian brought into service by three of Europe’s major navies: Italy, France FREMM frigates. and the United Kingdom. ASTER 15 missiles are integrated with different types of multi-function radars and C2 in the SAAM system Naval air defence systems deploying ASTER missiles are also in (the Charles de Gaulle and Conte di Cavour aircraft carriers). service with several other navies around the world. MBDA contacts Sales and Business Development 1 avenue Réaumur 92358, Le Plessis-Robinson cedex – France Tel. + 33 (0) 1 71 54 10 00 MARITIME/GROUND Fax + 33 (0) 1 71 54 00 01 [email protected] BASED AIR DEFENCE www.mbda-systems.com Four missions Technical characteristics/specifications • Self-defence • Local Area Defence for protection of consort ships Missile characteristics ASTER 15 • Area Defence Weight: 310kg • Extended Area Defence (against ballistic missiles) Length: 4.2m ASTER 15 and ASTER 30 missile capabilities Diameter: 180mm Propulsion: Solid propellant, two-stage motor • Protection against the full spectrum of air threats: supersonic Maximum speed: Mach 3 and subsonic missiles, anti-radiation missiles/high divers, combat Range: In excess of 30km aircraft, MPAs, UAVs, helicopters Altitude: 13km • Anti-ballistic missile capability (ASTER 30 B1 and ASTER Block 1 NT) • All-weather capability • Extremely quick reaction time • Very high speed • 360° coverage Missile characteristics ASTER 30 • Autonomous guidance with active RF seeker with capability Weight: 450kg against stealthy targets Length: 4.9m • ‘PIF-PAF’ control for Hit-to-Kill capability Diameter: 180mm • Multiple engagement capability with high rate of fire Propulsion: Solid propellant, two-stage motor Maximum speed: Mach 4.5 Range: In excess of 120km Altitude: 20km Copyright © MBDA France S.A.S. – 2019-07-v02. Photo credits: Hans, Né un 15 février, NAVAL GROUP..
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