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ASM-135 ASAT

Vought · Air-Launched Anti-Satellite Missile / Low Earth Orbit Satellite Destruction · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

ASM-135 ASAT — Air-Launched Anti-Satellite Missile / Low Earth Orbit Satellite Destruction
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The ASM-135 ASAT is an air-launched anti-satellite multistage missile that was developed by Ling-Temco-Vought's LTV Aerospace division. The ASM-135 was carried exclusively by United States Air Force (USAF) F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft. The program was cancelled in 1988.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
ASAT
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Vought
Operator
USAF (retired)
Primary Role
Air-Launched Anti-Satellite Missile / Low Earth Orbit Satellite Destruction
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1985
Produced
31
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
2-stage solid rocket (Altair III upper stage)
Launch
Air (F-15A zoom climb)
Length (ft)
17.9
MTOW (lb)
2600
Service Ceiling (ft)
800000
Range (mi)
350
Max Speed (Mach)
15
Armament
Miniature Homing Vehicle (MHV) — kinetic hit-to-kill