Description:
The RIM-66/67 Standard missile were developed as the replacement for Terrier, Talos and Tartar surface-to-air missiles. It is an all-weather, supersonic, ship-launched, medium to long-range fleet air defense missile providing defense for an entire fleet area. There are 4 major types of Standard missiles: the SM-1, SM-2, SM-3 and SM-4. The SM-1 and SM-2 are air defense missiles, the SM-3 is intended exclusively against medium/long-range ballistic missiles and the SM-4 is a land attack missile.
The baseline Standard, the SM-1 model, was a semi-active radar guided missile while late models incorporate advanced signals processing, GPS, IR-guidance system as well as other refinements.
The Standard missile is operational in frigates, destroyers and cruisers of 14 navies all over the world.
The First Standard missile was deployed by the US Navy in 1970.
The Standard SM-2 Block II is the follow on of the first generation Standard SM-2 Block I deployed in 1981. It features a signal processor to provide less vulnerability to Electronic Countermeasures ECM, new propulsion system for higher velocity, extended range, and maneuverability (Mk-104 dual thrust rocket motor), new fuze and new warhead for better performance against smaller and harder targets.
The Standard SM-2 missiles are intended against aircraft and anti-ship cruise missiles.
Specifications Dimensions: Diameter 340 mm, Length 4.7 m, Width 920 mm
Weights: Max Weight 706 kg (1,556 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 20,000 m (65,617 ft), Max Range 80,000 m (262,467 ft), Top Speed 1,100 mps (Mach 3.31)
Standard SM-2 Block II - Contracts, Orders & Sales
United States of America