Sunday, November 23, 2008

RIM-116 RAM

IOC: 1993

RAM Block 2

IOC: 2011
Development Cost: USD$105 million

Origin
United States of America

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
Raytheon

Family Members
RIM-116A/B RAM

Description: The RAM Block 2 is an upgraded version of the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) ship self-defense missile system. The RAM Block 2 missile upgrade aim is to more effectively counter the emerging threat of more maneuverable anti-ship missiles. The US Navy awarded Raytheon Missile Systems a $105 million Block 2 RAM development contract on May 8, 2007, with the missile development expected to complete by December 2010.

News
Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2 Completes First Wind Tunnel Test

US Navy Awards Block 2 Rolling Airframe Missile Development Contract

Internet Resources
defenselink.mil

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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